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Biopharma Executive Search and Life Sciences Recruitment – Basel, Switzerland

Leadership and Specialist Talent for Global Biopharma and Healthcare

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Deep Biopharma Expertise.
Global Reach. Search Excellence.

Execruit is a Basel-based biopharma executive search and life sciences recruitment firm serving biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations globally.

We partner with companies to identify transformational leaders and highly skilled professionals across executive, functional, and specialist roles who drive scientific progress, organizational growth, and patient impact.

Combining deep sector expertise, global networks, and a rigorous search methodology, we help companies build the leadership teams and specialist talent required to succeed in one of the world’s most complex and competitive industries.

Our Practice Areas –
Biopharma Leadership and Specialist Expertise

Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

Medical Devices and Diagnostics

Contract Research Organizations

Healthcare

Technologies

Proven Life Sciences Recruitment Expertise

Highly qualified recruiting specialists on our team.
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Why Basel Matters in Biopharma

Operating from Basel places us at the centre of one of the world’s leading life sciences clusters.

Our location gives direct access to executives, scientists, and innovators, while our global network allows us to connect organizations with top talent across Boston, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Recent Placements

All searches are conducted with strict confidentiality.

COO
Venture-backed biotech

Chief Medical Officer
Global pharmaceutical company

VP Clinical Development
Oncology biopharmaceutical company

Head of Regulatory Affairs
Global pharmaceutical company

Head of CMC
Biologics development

Head of Market Access
Global biopharma company

Principal Scientist
Drug discovery program

What Our Clients Say

Signe Reidla has a great understanding of the Pharmaceutical industry and offered me a position that was a perfect fit for my skills. The insights and support she provided were helpful in my career development. She is committed and follows up very closely on the recruitment phases and beyond
Head of Supply Chain Switzerland
Regular, precise and tailored communication is a true strength of Execruit. I felt we were well-informed about the status of the search process at any point in time and well-consulted for any potential change of direction. Another call-out is flexibility – our evolving requirements were heard and swiftly incorporated into the process.
Global Head of DevelopmentTop 10 Oncology focused company
Partnering with Execruit to fill two complex senior technical leader roles was an overwhelmingly positive experience. Great listening skills, first hand industry experience and the ability to translate our search brief into actionable search strategy led to results fast. In addition to meeting the specific objectives, we have now enriched our network with potential future talent.
CHRO of a Top 10 Pharma Company
Mastery of content and role specific understanding, combined with high engagement skills and far-reaching network helped Execruit to source a comprehensive and well-fitting candidate pipeline. I personally appreciate all the extra miles that the team walked to deliver a great outcome.
Global Head of Translational MedicineLeading Biotech company

Let’s Build Your
Leadership Team

Partner with Execruit to identify high-impact leaders and specialist professionals who will shape your organization’s future.

Contact us to discuss your hiring needs

Signe Reidla

Founder, Managing Director

Basel

+41 78 889 3675

signe.reidla@execruits.com