Chief Executive Search

Helping Companies in the Healthcare Industry Recruit Top Chief Executive Talent in the U.S.

Attracting Visionary Leaders for Your Company: Recruiting Your Next CEO or COO

In the ever-evolving healthcare industry, the role of a chief executive is critical. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a healthcare company must navigate a complex landscape filled with regulatory challenges, technological advancements, and the pressing need for innovative patient care solutions.

Successful CEOs in this field don’t just manage; they lead with a vision that aligns with the company’s mission and strategic goals. They must inspire trust and confidence among board members, employees, and stakeholders.

Ultimately, these leaders must drive the company toward long-term success while maintaining ethical standards and patient-focused outcomes.

The Critical Role of a Healthcare CEO

The healthcare CEO’s role is multifaceted, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and compassionate leadership. They must deeply understand healthcare regulations, market trends, and technological innovations.

This knowledge is crucial for making informed decisions that will keep the company competitive and compliant. A thriving healthcare executive must also manage relationships with various stakeholders, including investors, regulators, healthcare providers, and patients.

Leadership in this sector also demands fostering a culture of innovation. The healthcare industry is rapidly advancing, with new treatments, technologies, and models of care constantly emerging.

A visionary CEO will keep abreast of these developments and proactively seek ways to integrate them into the company’s operations. This ensures that the organization remains at the forefront of the industry, offering cutting-edge solutions and maintaining a competitive edge.

CEO Placement at Irrimax Corporation

Mark Alvarez, a top executive with significant experience in the medical device and life sciences industries, was recruited by Life Science Partner to join Irrimax Corporation as Chief Executive Officer.

Alvarez’s notable career includes executive roles at Covidien and Medtronic, where he drove substantial growth and operational excellence.

His strategic insights and leadership capabilities are poised to drive Irrimax’s mission forward. Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.

For more detailed information, visit the Mark Alvarez press release.

Key Characteristics of a Successful Healthcare CEO

Chief executive officer recruitment in the healthcare industry has several vital characteristics that define their success:

Visionary Leadership: They must have a clear and compelling vision for the company’s future, inspiring and guiding their team towards achieving it.
Strategic Thinking: Developing and implementing effective strategies that drive growth, improve patient care, and enhance operational efficiency.
Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, understanding their needs, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
Resilience and Adaptability: The healthcare landscape is unpredictable and ever-changing. A successful CEO must be resilient in the face of challenges and adaptable to new developments and shifts in the market.
Innovative Mindset: It is critical to embrace and drive innovation, whether it’s in the form of new technologies, treatment methods, or business models.
Ethical Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring that the company’s operations align with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Selecting the Right Recruiting Partner

Given the critical importance of the CEO role, selecting the right recruiting partner is paramount. A specialized recruiting partner, like Life Science Partner, offers distinct advantages over generalist firms.

Our executive recruiting search firm possess a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and the unique challenges it presents. This expertise allows them to identify candidates who have the necessary skills and experience and the vision and leadership qualities required to drive the company forward.

When selecting a partner for CEO recruitment or COO recruitment, consider the following:

Industry Expertise: Choose a partner with a proven track record in the healthcare sector. They should have a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s nuances and requirements.
Extensive Network: A well-connected recruiting partner has access to a broad network of top-tier executives and industry leaders. This network is crucial for identifying and attracting the best candidates.
Customized Approach: Every company and its leadership needs are unique. A good recruiting partner will take the time to understand your company’s specific requirements and tailor their search process accordingly.
Thorough Vetting Process: Ensure the partner has a rigorous vetting process to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit with your organization.

CEO Placement at Vivex Biologics

Pete Wehrly, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the healthcare and medical technology sectors, was recruited by Life Science Partner to join Vivex Biologics as Chief Executive Officer.

Wehrly’s impressive career includes leadership roles at Medtronic, Covidien, and Wright Medical, where he successfully drove growth and innovation.

His background in managing large-scale operations and business strategies make him an ideal fit for Vivex Biologics. Wehrly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University.

For more detailed information, visit the Pete Wehrly press release.

The Advantage of Working with a Boutique Recruiting Firm

Working with a boutique executive search firm like Life Science Partner offers several key benefits that can enhance recruitment. Unlike more extensive, generalized firms, boutique firms provide personalized, high-touch services tailored to your company’s unique needs.

Here’s how Life Science Partner stands out:

Focused Expertise: As a firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences, Life Science Partner brings a depth of knowledge and insight unmatched by generalist recruiting firms. This specialization allows us to quickly understand your specific needs and identify uniquely qualified candidates to meet them.
Personalized Attention: Boutique firms are typically more agile and flexible, offering a more personalized and responsive service. At Life Science Partner, clients receive direct attention from senior recruiters who are deeply involved in every step of the process.
Strong Relationships: Life Science Partner prides itself on building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. These relationships are based on trust, transparency, and a commitment to mutual success.
Proven Track Record: Life Science Partner has years of experience successfully placing top-tier executives in leading healthcare companies. Our rigorous search and vetting process ensures that you’re viewing the best, high quality candidates.
Commitment to Success: The team at Life Science Partner is dedicated to finding the right fit for your company. We understand that the success of your organization depends on the senior executives at the top. Therefore, we are committed to helping you find a CEO who will drive your company’s growth and innovation.

Achieving the Best Results

By partnering with Life Science Partner, you are choosing a firm that excels in identifying and recruiting transformational leaders. Our approach ensures that the candidates presented are highly qualified and aligned with your company’s vision and culture. This strategic planning is crucial for long-term success, as it fosters a cohesive and motivated leadership team.

Life Science Partner’s rigorous search process includes in-depth interviews, comprehensive reference checks, and a thorough assessment of each candidate’s leadership style and capabilities. We ensure that the candidates not only meet the technical and experiential requirements of the role but also have the interpersonal skills and cultural fit needed to thrive in your organization.

Furthermore, Life Science Partner understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion throughout the recruiting process. We’ll handle all interactions with the utmost professionalism, from succession planning with human resources to finalizing the paperwork. As a result, your company’s search for a new leader will be conducted smoothly and without disruption.

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CEO Placement at Novum Medical

Life Science Partner has recruited Tom Afzal to become Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Novum Medical.

Afzal is a leader in the spine, orthopedic and cardiovascular industries. He leads Novum in transforming the spine surgery and orthopedic markets, while continuing the growth of the company.

As a co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Spinal Kinetics, Afzal brought his company to profitability and led the commercial strategy for their artificial discs. He also gained extensive experience building international businesses across Europe, raising sales to over 60,000 implants in over 20 countries.

For more detailed information, visit the Tom Afzal press release.

Featured Press Releases

Our firm has recruited over 25 CEOs in the life sciences space, including:

Scott Hirsch Joins SOLIUS Board of Directors – Life Science Partner

August 22, 2024/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former CEO of Solta Medical joins SOLIUS Board of Directors. Life Science Partner is proud to have recruited Scott Hirsch to join the SOLIUS Board of Directors. With extensive experience leading medical device companies and steering business units to success, Hirsch brings a wealth of regulatory expertise and business acumen to SOLIUS. In collaboration with […]

Lori Gould Recruited to Lead the Middle Tennessee Research Institute in Nashville, TN

April 30, 2024/0 Comments/by Tom Callaway

Working closely with Life Science Partner, the Middle Tennessee Research Institute has recruited Lori A. Gould as its new Executive Director. MTRI: Not for Profit Research Institute for the Veterans Administration, Nashville TN Middle Tennessee Research Institute (MTRI), based in Nashville, TN, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research and education for the U.S. […]

Stewart McNaull, PhD, Joins Wheeler Bio as SVP, Chief Business Officer

September 29, 2023/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Stewart McNaull, PhD, to develop commercialization and expand access of Wheeler Bio’s products and service offerings. Wheeler Bio, a quickly growing CDMO, retained Life Science Partner to recruit their President and Chief Operating Officer in 2022 to accelerate their advancement as an industry leader in biologics development services. […]

Behind the Scenes Discussion for Building Transformational Leadership with Life Science Partner Founder and Wheeler Bio CEO and COO.

December 6, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner shares an inside conversation of their recruitment partnership with advanced biologics CDMO, Wheeler Bio. In the fall of 2022, Jesse McCool, PhD, Founder and CEO and the Board of Directors of Wheeler Bio retained Life Science Partner to recruit their new President and Chief Operating Officer. In partnership with Dr. McCool, Life […]

Detra Glinatsis Joins Alloy Therapeutics as Vice President, Business Development and Sales

November 16, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Detra Glinatsis to lead Alloy Therapeutics’ enterprise sales growth within the CDMO industry. Alloy Therapeutics retained Life Science Partner to recruit their Vice President, Business Development and Sales to manage and accelerate their growth in biologics development services. Through a community of over 100 partners and developers, Alloy seeks […]

Roger Lias, PhD, Joins Wheeler Bio as President and Chief Operating Officer

September 22, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Roger Lias, PhD, to Wheeler Bio to advance their expansion as cutting-edge biologics CDMO. Wheeler Bio, a CDMO, retained Life Science Partner to recruit their President and Chief Operating Officer to accelerate their growth as an industry leader in biologics development services. With a new state-of-the-art Oklahoma City […]

Mark Bogart joins B-Secur – Senior Vice President, US Healthcare

August 16, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Bogart to serve as Senior Vice President, US Healthcare for B-Secur, a global leader in accelerating the quality of EKG signals to create highly accurate analytics for digital heart health. Life Science Partner served as a strategic consulting and executive search partner of B-Secur to support their […]

Stan Harris joins BioTissue – Vice President, Clinical Operations

June 28, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Stan Harris as Vice President, Clinical Operations for BioTissue – the newly unified brand for TissueTech, Amniox, and Bio-Tissue. BioTissue is an emerging biotechnology leader in utilizing the power of human birth tissue for regenerative healing to treat ocular surface disease and in surgical, chronic […]

Tom Afzal Joins Novum Medical as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

March 26, 2021/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner has recruited Tom Afzal to become Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Novum Medical. Novum Medical is a private, medical device and orthopedics company developing advanced orthobiomaterials that are structurally sound and compatible to the body. Having shown success with their current applications in extremities, the company is entering the spine […]

Gail Farnan, MBA Joins Vivex Biologics as General Manager, Wound Care

February 3, 2020/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Gail Farnan as General Manager, Wound Care for Vivex Biologics. Vivex Biologics, a leading regenerative medicine company that markets tissue technology products and cellular therapies focused on orthopaedic applications with an emphasis on spine related therapies, has developed a diverse portfolio of current products including […]

Ron Hebert Joins Vivex Biologics as Vice President, Marketing

January 1, 2020/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Ron Hebert as Vivex Biologics’ Vice President of Marketing. Vivex Biologics, a leading regenerative medicine company that markets tissue technology products and cellular therapies. They focus on orthopaedic applications with an emphasis on spine related therapies, and have developed a diverse portfolio of current products […]

Peter Wehrly Joins Vivex Biologics as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

September 18, 2019/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Peter Wehrly as Chief Executive Officer with Vivex Biologics. Vivex Biologics is a leading regenerative medicine company that markets tissue technology products and cellular therapies focused on orthopaedic applications with an emphasis on spine related therapies. They have a diverse portfolio of current products including […]

Balakrishnan Shankar Joins Canary Medical as Vice President, Operations

December 18, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Balakrishnan Shankar to Canary Medical, where he will serve as Vice President of Operations. Canary Medical is an innovative medical technology company commercializing smart implants in the orthopedic, cardiovascular, and aesthetic markets. The company integrates a sensor and microprocessor system into FDA-cleared implantable medical devices […]

Megan Eckerman Joins CryoLife as Vice President, Global Marketing

September 11, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Megan Eckerman to CryoLife (NYSE:CRY) as Vice President of Global Marketing. Eckerman will lead the unification of this Atlanta-based company’s US and European marketing efforts under a common worldwide strategy as CryoLife continues its transformation from an allographic human tissue provider to a global aortic […]

Heather Creran Joins Lineagen as Chief Operating Officer (CEO)

August 1, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner has recruited Heather Creran to become the Chief Operating Officer for Lineagen, an innovative genetics diagnostics company for neurodevelopmental disorders. Creran’s depth of operational leadership experience will be a great asset for Lineagen, whose painless cheek swab test can detect hundreds of genetic conditions which can give rise to developmental delay and […]

Liz Spurgin Joins the Medical Device Innovation Consortium as Vice President, Health Economics & Patient Value

July 26, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Liz Spurgin to become the first Vice President, Health Economics and Patient Value for the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC). The MDIC brings together representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), industry, […]

Carl Spear, OD, MBA Joins Luxottica as Senior Vice President, Eyecare

May 16, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Carl Spear, OD, MBA, to serve as Senior Vice President, Eyecare for Luxottica, the world’s largest eyeware company. Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear. Of Luxottica’s 80,000 employees, more than 5,000 are US-based Doctors […]

Mark Alvarez Joins Irrimax as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

April 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mark Alvarez to Irrimax, where he will serve as Chief Executive Officer. Irrimax is an Atlanta-based medical technology company that is redefining wound irrigation with Irrisept, the only FDA-cleared medical device for irrigation containing the proven antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). Alvarez was most recently Chairman, […]

Barbara Benedict Joins Notal Vision as Director, Patient Engagement

April 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Barbara Benedict to Notal Vision as Director of Patient Engagement. Notal Vision is a tele-health company offering the first patient-initiated, home-based monitoring system to prevent the progression of macular degeneration through early detection and intervention. The technology combines a physical device with a data management […]

Pamela Goldberg Joins Medical Device Innovation Consortium as President, CEO

March 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Pamela Goldberg to lead the Medical Device Innovation Consortium as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to starting her own consulting firm in 2017, Ms. Goldberg served as the CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Collaboration, a public economic development engine designed to foster technological advancements, […]

Roni Amiel Joins Notal Vision as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

July 25, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Chief Information Officer, Pinscriptive Life Science Partner has recruited Roni Amiel to serve as Notal Vision’s Chief Information Officer. Notal Vision is a health technology company offering the first patient-activated, home-based monitoring system to prevent the progression of macular degeneration through early detection and intervention. In this new role, Amiel will lead the company’s […]

Brigham Briggs Joins Smiths Medical as Vice President, Global Sales Operations

July 7, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Global Sales Operations at Terumo BCT Brigham Briggs has joined Smiths Medical as Vice President, Global Sales Operations – a newly created role for the company where Briggs will have responsibility over the sales organization worldwide. He will oversee the standardization of the sales pipeline, funnel management and incentive compensation across Smiths Medical’s […]

Dave Driscoll Joins Avizia as Senior Vice President, Sales

July 7, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Sales Leader at Visicue, Medsphere, Conifer Health, GE Centrocity, and Connecture Life Science Partner has recruited Dave Driscoll to serve as Senior Vice President, Sales for Avizia. Avizia is an innovative telemedicine company providing an end-to-end telehealth platform that integrates care coordination software with industry-leading video devices and mobile apps, enabling clinics and hospitals to […]

Rachael Fleurence, PhD, Joins MDIC as Executive Director, Coordinating Center

April 28, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruited Rachael Fleurence, PhD, to serve as the MDIC’s Executive Director, Coordinating Center in partnership with the National Evaluation System for Health Technology (NEST). MDIC is the first-ever public-private partnership (PPP) created with the sole objective of advancing medical device regulatory science. MDIC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that operates in partnership […]

Tony Brennan Joins UL as Director, North American Sales

April 14, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Business Development at Erdman Tony Brennan has joined Underwriters Laboratories as Director, North American Sales for the company’s Health Sciences business unit reporting to Upayan SenGupta, Vice President, General Manager, Health Sciences—SenGupta was recruited to UL by Life Science Partner in 2015. Brennan previously served as Director, Business Development for Erdman, a consulting […]

Deva Puranam, MSc, MBA, Joins Baxter International as Vice President, Global Laboratory Operations

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Director, Global Quality Operations Mylan Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner recruited Deva Puranam, MSc, MBA, to serve as Vice President, Global Laboratory Operations at Baxter International to lead the company’s laboratory standardization practices and build out quality systems infrastructure across Baxter’s lab facilities worldwide. Puranam joins Baxter after serving as Senior Director, Global Quality […]

Bill Bold Joins Vestagen Technical Textiles as Chief Executive Officer

April 15, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Vascular Pathways Life Science Partner has recruited Bill Bold, former CEO of Vascular Pathways and senior medical device leader, to become Chief Executive Officer for Vestagen, an innovator in the development of Active Barrier fabrics and protection technology to protect the healthcare worker. Prior to joining Vestagen, Bold turned […]

Upayan SenGupta, MBA, Recruited to Become Vice President, General Manager, Health Sciences for Underwriters Laboratories

August 24, 2015/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Global Segmentation Program, GE Healthcare Life Science Partner recruited Upayan SenGupta, MBA, an innovative senior medical device executive, to become Vice President and General Manager, Health Sciences for Underwriters Laboratories where he will lead The Company’s continued transformation of the Health Sciences business unit from a compliance and audit organization to a proactive […]

Jon Hopper, MBChB Recruited to Osiris Therapeutics

December 5, 2014/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Vice President, Global Medical Director, Stryker Life Science Partner recruited Jon Hopper, MBChB, an accomplished physician executive to become Chief Medical Officer for Osiris Therapeutics. Osiris is the leading stem cell company focused on developing products to treat conditions in wound care, orthopedic and sports medicine markets. Hopper joins Osiris after serving as the […]

Andre Daniels, MBChB, Joins Allergan as Vice President, Head of Medical Safety Physicians

March 17, 2014/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Global Head of Safety Surveillance for Amgen Life Science Partner recruited Andre Daniels, MBChB, Executive Director, Pharmacovigilance at Amgen to become Vice President, Head of Medical Safety Physicians at Allergan. In his new role, Daniels will lead a team of physician executives to support the four key commercial franchises and their pipeline of innovative […]

John Lalonde Joins Medtronic Neuromodulation as Vice President, Product Development, Technology and Stimulation Research

May 1, 2012/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President, Research and Development, Remote Patient Monitoring at Boston Scientific Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of John Lalonde, an innovative senior medical device executive, to become Vice President, Product Development, Technology and Stimulation Research for Medtronic Neuromodulation. Neuromodulation is Medtronic’s second oldest and fourth largest business unit, with […]

Tom Vanden Boom to join the Hospira as Global Pharmaceuticals Vice President of Biologics R&D

August 20, 2009/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Director of the Biologics Manufacturing Launch Teams at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Tom Vanden Boom, PhD, a senior biopharmaceutical executive in the development, manufacturing and commercial launch of biologic products. Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that develops, manufactures and […]

Brian Lundstrom joins Windy Hill Medical as Chief Executive Officer

December 15, 2008/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Vice President, Business and Commercial Development from ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Brian Lundstrom, an experienced biopharmaceutical business development executive, to Windy Hill Medical to become Chief Executive Officer for the company. Windy Hill Medical is a California-based medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on […]

Steve Lundy Joins the MicroPhage as Chief Executive Officer

July 1, 2008/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Vermillion. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Steve Lundy, a top commercial executive in early-stage diagnostics companies, to MicroPhage, an early-stage company based in Longmont, Colorado. Using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology, MicroPhage is developing rapid assays for the direct identification and drug […]

Max Wallace Joins Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2) as Chief Executive Officer

April 12, 2008/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits senior biotechnology entrepreneurial and Co-Founder and Chairman of North Carolina Innovation Foundation. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Max Wallace, a biotechnology CEO and innovative leader, to lead Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, Inc. ABC2 is a not-for-profit organization established in 2001 with a for-profit mindset and a singular focus: to […]

Nancy McLane to join LifeSync Corporation as Senior Vice President, Operations

November 1, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces recruitment of former Executive Director Operations, New Product Development for Cordis Corporation. Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Nancy McLane, a senior operations executive, to LifeSync Corporation as the Senior Vice President of Operations. LifeSync is an early stage medical device company focused on the continued development, marketing and sales […]

Carol Gallagher joins the Metastatix, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer

October 17, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former SVP, Corporate Development and Commercial Affairs of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Carol Gallagher, an experienced biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive, to Metastatix, Inc. Metastatix is an emerging pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing effective, convenient and safe small-molecule drugs for a broad portfolio of indications including […]

Edward Cannon to join the AerovectRx Corporation as Chief Executive Officer

October 12, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former CEO of AdipoGenix, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Ed Cannon, an entrepreneurial pharmaceutical executive, to AerovectRx Corporation. AerovectRx is an early-stage aerosol therapeutic development company capitalizing upon its unique AeroCell™ disposable drug cartridge to improve patient compliance, eliminate multi-user cross contamination, and deliver a wide variety of […]

Rob Shaw to join Georgia Arthritis Foundation as President and CEO

May 16, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits Rob Shaw, Former Executive Director of the Georgia Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Rob Shaw, a not-for-profit healthcare focused executive, to the Georgia Arthritis Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organization leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and […]

Chris Dennis to join Angiotech Pharmaceuticals as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

April 3, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces recruitment of former Global President of J&J’s OrthoNeutrogena Company, a Division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Chris Dennis, a senior sales, marketing and general management executive, to Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Senior VP of Sales and Marketing. Angiotech is a global specialty pharmaceutical […]

John F. Hannon to join Exoxemis Inc. as Chief Operating Officer

March 23, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former President and General Manager of the EDX Division of Elan Corporation Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of John Hannon, an entrepreneurial biopharmaceutical executive, to Exoxemis, Inc. Exoxemis is an early-stage biopharmaceutical research and development company focused on prevention and treatment of serious infections and the significant and growing problem […]

William F. Wright to join Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. as Senior Director, Osteocel and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Operations

March 23, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former General Manager of PBM Nutritionals, LLC (formerly Wyeth Nutritionals) Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Bill Wright, a senior manufacturing executive, to Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. as the Senior Director, Osteocel and Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Operations. Osiris Therapeutics develops innovative technology for isolating and expanding mesenchymal stem cells […]

Mark Johnson to Join Medtronic Emergency Response Systems as Vice President of Operations

May 19, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits expert in operations and supply-chain management Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Johnson to become vice president of operations for Redwood, Washington-based Medtronic Emergency Response Systems (ERS). In this role, Johnson will lead a team of 300, including 125 in manufacturing, who are building Medtronic’s lifesaving LIFEPAK defibrillator/monitors and […]

Andy Lux to Join Medtronic Sofamor Danek as General Manager, Warsaw Operations

May 15, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits a general manager and manufacturing operations expert from Baxter Healthcare Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Andrew (Andy) Lux to become general manager of operations for the Medtronic Sofamor Danek Warsaw facilities. Medtronic Sofamor Danek is a leading orthopaedic company and the fast growing division of Medtronic, Inc. The Company […]

Ray Cohen Appointed CEO of Symphony Medical

April 17, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former CEO of Cardiac Science to Build New Atrial Fibrillation Company Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Ray Cohen to become Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Symphony Medical, a clinical development stage company commercializing biopolymer-based products for cardiovascular conduction abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation. A Cleveland Clinic spin-off […]

Swapan Sen Recruited to Lead Expansion of eRadiology at Cleveland Clinic

October 19, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Bringing a lifetime of commercial radiology management to internationally renown academic institution Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Swapan Sen to become Executive Director, eRadiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Sen was previously the President and COO of Raytel Imaging Holdings, a division of SHL-Telemedicine Ltd., which provides radiology services […]

BD Biosciences Recruits Jim Carraher to Become Director, Program Management of Cellular Analysis Business

September 25, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits proven project management leader at Dade Behring and Syva Company Life Science Partner announces the placement of James (Jim) D. Carraher, formerly director of program management at Pelikan Technologies, to become the director of program management, cellular analysis business unit at BD Biosciences. BD Biosciences, a division of Becton, Dickinson and […]

Steven Damon Joins Altea Therapeutics as VP, Business Development

September 8, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places drug delivery executive to guide business development Life Science Partner announced the placement of Steven Damon as vice president, business development at Altea Therapeutics. Hired August 22, 2005, Damon will be responsible for leading activities in product licensing, product pipeline analysis and assessment of competitive products and technologies. In particular, he […]

PrognostiX Welcomes Mark Willig as new CEO

July 18, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places entrepreneurial-minded sales exec to lead Cleveland Clinic’s diagnostic services spin-off Life Science Partner announces the placement of Mark R.Willig, as CEO, at Cleveland-based PrognostiX, Inc. As the company’s chief executive, Willig will lead product development and commercialization of technology while overseeing finance and marketing strategy. A medical diagnostics company founded by […]

Amy Boyle Joins International Team at St. Jude Medical

April 10, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places cardio device industry executive to guide international strategy, marketing and product launches. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Amy Boyle as vice president, marketing of the International Division at St. Jude Medical, Inc. For the company’s International Division, encompassing Canada, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, Boyle will […]

PrognostiX Board Welcomes Dr. Vijay Aggarwal

April 1, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits industry veteran to board of directors for emerging cardiovascular diagnostics firm Life Science Partner announces the placement of Vijay Aggarwal, Ph.D., as a member of the board of directors for PrognostiX, Inc. Basing its work largely on research from The Cleveland Clinic, PrognostiX focuses on the role of inflammatory processes in […]

Shelley Hartman Tapped To Lead GMP Companies

November 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places healthcare industry strategist and investment banker to guide medical device company. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Shelley Hartman as president and chief executive officer for GMP Companies, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to her overall responsibilities for global strategy, finance, and operations, Hartman will direct GMP Companies’ […]

Adherex Selects Brian Huber As Chief Scientific Officer

October 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner connects accomplished research executive with cancer therapeutics company Life Science Partner announces the placement of Brian E. Huber, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer (CSO) at Adherex Technologies, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. As CSO, Huber will lead a 20-person research and development team focused on the preclinical development of compounds. […]

Sandy White to Lead Technology Transfer for UAB Research

June 1, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places pharma and business development veteran to champion commercialization at Birmingham’s nationally-acclaimed research center. Life Science Partner announces the placement of William S. “Sandy” White as chief executive officer at the UAB Research Foundation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). White will guide patenting, commercializing and licensing efforts for products […]

Dennis W. Harris Joins Serologicals Executive Team as Vice President

May 10, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

To build Serologicals’ product portfolio, Life Science Partner recruits former Amersham Biotech head of North American R&D, global genomics. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Dennis W. Harris as vice president of research and development/business development and chief scientific officer at Serologicals Corporation in Norcross, Georgia. With the move, Harris becomes the senior leader […]

Greg Vaughn Selected To Lead Key Business Unit For Medtronic Sofamor Danek

March 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner places business-savvy surgeon to manage promising new interventional spine therapy division. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Gregory J. Vaughn, MD, as general manager of the new interventional spine business unit, at Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a subsidiary of Medtronic. In his new role for the early-stage spinal therapy division, Dr. Vaughn […]

HealthSouth Selects Diane Munson as Divisional President

March 15, 2004/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner placement brings a broad portfolio of business management and leadership skills to outpatient rehabilitation division Life Science Partner announces the placement of Diane L. Munson as president of the outpatient rehabilitation division at Birmingham-based HealthSouth. In this role, Munson will lead a team of senior executives that oversees a 6,700-employee division with […]

Life Science Partner Announces Placement of Sherer at Emory University

September 1, 2003/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the placement of Todd T. Sherer as director of the Office of Technology Transfer and assistant vice president for research at Emory University in Atlanta. Sherer will be responsible for patenting, commercializing and licensing healthcare and technologies developed by Emory University faculty. Most recently director of technology and research collaborations at […]

Life Science Partner Announces Placement of Hadland at Medtronic Vascular

August 1, 2002/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the placement of Chris Hadland as vice president, quality with Medtronic Vascular in Santa Rosa, California. At this new position, Hadland will establish operational and quality standards, including developing departmental standards programs, defining performance metrics and audit guidelines, measuring the quality program’s impact, and preparing for potential audits. Hadland was most […]