Executive Search / Medical Director (Innovative Biopharma)

The position was successfully filled in 11 weeks. This process resulted in a longlist of 34 candidates and a final shortlist of four. Ultimately, the final candidate from a Big Pharma company joined the company, was successfully onboarded, and completed the probationary period, ensuring business continuity and successful leadership transition.

11 weeks

Due to an internal promotion within the client’s organizational structure, the current Medical Director transitioned to a regional-level role. The Medical Director Ukraine position is a critical role within the company’s management team, requiring strong clinical and scientific expertise, extensive experience in leadership positions within medical departments of the pharmaceutical industry, and a solid background in medico-marketing. The ideal candidate also needed a proven track record of success in launch excellence, pipeline management, and business acumen.

Grounded in a deep understanding of the client's business, culture, and an in-depth analysis of target companies, Eirhub's consultants crafted a detailed hiring strategy. This multi-channel approach integrated a strategic communications plan, a targeted advertising campaign, and proactive direct search methods. This process enabled the team to build a comprehensive longlist, which was then refined into a final shortlist of the most suitable candidates for the Medical Director role.

Our talent mapping strategy was designed to ensure comprehensive market coverage by targeting three primary candidate profiles:

• Seated Medical Directors at innovative biopharma companies.
• Medical Directors at generic companies who possessed previous experience with innovative medicines.
• Medical Affairs Managers from innovative companies who were identified as high-potential and ready for a logical career progression.

We compiled a longlist of 34 candidates and presented a qualified shortlist of the 7 most relevant profiles to the client. The client’s final choice was a seasoned Medical Affairs Manager from an innovative company. This candidate's expertise included developing medical affairs strategies, leading teams, and participating in cross-functional international projects, all backed by a strong scientific background in specific therapeutic areas.