Delivering world-class talent exclusively for the Life Sciences and Healthcare industries since 1986.
Marcus & Associates - Executive Search, Interim Staffing, & Consulting
Executive Search
& Interim Staffing for
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Need to Make a Critical Hire?
Leaders in AI, Machine Learning & Data Science Recruiting for Life Sciences & Healthcare
We sit at the center where technology meets life sciences and healthcare, with 40 years spent exclusively inside these industries. We place AI, ML and data science talent across every practice we serve, in both leadership and individual contributor roles. We partnered with Natera to build out their Data Science and Bioinformatics teams, placing leaders from Director through Vice President across clinical genomics and diagnostics.
- Chief AI Officer
- SVP, AI & Data
- VP, Bioinformatics
- VP, Enterprise Data & AI
- Sr Dir, AI & Automation
- Dir, Computational Biology
- Principal Data Scientist
- and more, across every level
Executive Search & Interim Staffing Made Easy
For over 39 years the most elite world leading Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare clients have retained us as a strategic partner for their most critical recruitment needs. Being entrusted to secure top talent for vital roles is a privilege and every search is a high priority. Our consistent level of transparency, communication, and commitment to delivering a full slate of highly qualified candidates while ensuring a positive experience for person we engage has earned us a reputation as one of the most reputable firms in the industry-resulting in more than 97% repeat business and an Industry Leading 99% Close Rate.
Learn MoreBenefits our Clients Enjoy
Hire World-Class Talent Who Are a Great Fit for Your Company
- Access to Top Talent – 1000s of well-placed advisors in our network refer us to otherwise inaccessible passive candidates
- Our Brand Strength – passive candidates recognize us; we have a 72% callback rate vs. industry average of under 25%
- Rigorous Candidate Vetting – 3 of our expert recruiters interview each candidate prior to presentation to ensure fit
- Candidate Relationships – superior candidate management results in 98% of offers accepted by your candidate of choice
- Your Brand Ambassadors – we listen to your needs and tell your story to identify and attract the best fit talent
Fill Your Positions Faster
- Guaranteed Results in 20 Days – receive a full slate of qualified candidates within 20 days (less for interim roles)
- Recruiter Specialization – in-depth understanding of the talent pool and industry expedites candidate delivery to you
- Streamlined Search Process – our methodical search process has been refined since we opened our doors in 1986
- Extensive Search Preparation – rigorous research and planning for every search greatly reduces your time-to fill
- Technology – major investments in proprietary databases, digital media, etc. enables us to quickly cover millions of contacts
Receive Superior Client Service
- Accommodating Service – we listen and align ourselves with your preferred processes and policies
- Exceptional Client Satisfaction – 97% repeat business demonstrates our high client satisfaction and long-term commitment
- Easy Communication – we provide you with a responsive single point of contact; no wasting time with unneeded meetings
- Dedicated Team of Experts – dedicated resources to each search, so you can focus your time on other important deliverables
- Award-Winning Performance – Life Science Review Magazine’s “TOP 10 Life Science Recruiting Services Providers”
Save up to 40% vs. Our Competitors
- Pay-for-Performance Fee Structure – clients pay only after results are delivered
- Flexible Agreement Terms – simple, client-friendly terms and pricing options enable win-win agreements
- Minimize Opportunity Costs – our 99% close rate saves clients from missed opportunities due to unfilled roles
- Avoid Rehiring Costs – 94% retention rate; our placements stay successfully employed with our clients for at least 2 years
- Proactive Collaboration – we partner with you to reduce hiring costs (interviews, relocation, compensation, etc.)
6 Practice Areas
Our experience is primarily divided across 6 Practice Areas to support the unique needs of each specialty. Our highly trained Practice Leaders and Consultants are experts in their fields with extensive network connections to talented professionals- enabling custom-tailored precision results for every search we engage.
Research & PreClinical
Regulatory & Quality
Clinical & Medical
Commercial
Product Development & CMC
HR, IT & Corporate
An Organization's Most Important Asset Is It's People
Marcus & Associates helps bridge the gap to hiring goals.
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We’ve worked with some of the industries best Life Sciences & Healthcare companies- and the list keeps growing.

