Question 1

What sectors does ProGen Search cover?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search covers seven complex life sciences sectors: Radiopharma (radiopharmaceuticals, radioligand therapy, isotope supply), CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organisations), CRO (contract research organisations), ADC (antibody-drug conjugates), Cell & Gene Therapy (viral vector manufacturing, cell processing, ATMPs), Biotech & Pharma (drug development, CMC, regulatory, clinical, commercial), and Life Sciences Software (LIMS, QMS, MES, CTMS, AI/ML platforms).

Question 2

What level of roles does ProGen Search recruit for?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search exclusively handles retained executive searches at VP to C-suite level. This includes VP Manufacturing, VP Quality, VP CMC, VP Regulatory Affairs, VP MSAT, VP Business Development, Site Heads, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Scientific Officers, Chief Medical Officers, and Chief Technology Officers. No contingent work or volume hiring.

Question 3

What is the difference between ProGen Search and a traditional life sciences recruitment agency?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search is an intelligence-led executive search firm, not a traditional recruitment agency. Every retained search begins with a market map covering competitor organisational charts, compensation benchmarks by geography and modality, passive talent pool identification, and realistic hiring timeline assessments. Clients receive this market intelligence as a working document alongside the candidate shortlist. The firm also publishes operator-grade market intelligence reports read by CEOs, COOs, and investors globally.

Question 4

What is radiopharma executive search?

Accepted Answer

Radiopharma executive search is a specialist recruitment service focused on placing senior leaders into radiopharmaceutical organisations. This includes developers of targeted radionuclide therapies (RLT), isotope suppliers, radiopharma CDMOs, radiopharmacy networks, and institutional investors. Key roles include VP Radiochemistry, Head of Nuclear Operations, Site Heads for shielded manufacturing facilities, CMC leads, Directors of Health Physics, and C-suite positions. ProGen Search is a specialist radiopharma executive search firm with deep expertise across this ecosystem.

Question 5

What is a CDMO executive search firm?

Accepted Answer

A CDMO executive search firm specialises in placing senior leadership into contract development and manufacturing organisations. These are companies that manufacture pharmaceutical products on behalf of drug developers. ProGen Search places Site Heads, VPs of Manufacturing, VPs of Quality, Heads of Process Development, Directors of MSAT, VPs of Business Development, and COOs into CDMOs operating across biologics, small molecule, peptide, viral vector, ADC, and radiopharmaceutical modalities.

Question 6

Does ProGen Search publish market intelligence reports?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ProGen Search publishes market intelligence reports built from live executive search mandates and operator-level conversations. Free reports are available on the Intelligence Vault covering radiopharma, CDMO, ADC, and cell & gene therapy sectors. Premium flagship reports including The State of Radiopharmaceuticals 2026 and Weaponised Capacity: The CDMO Report 2026 are available for purchase. The firm also offers bespoke commissioned intelligence briefs for boards, investors, and leadership teams.

Question 7

How does a retained executive search work at ProGen Search?

Accepted Answer

A retained executive search at ProGen Search follows six stages: (1) Discovery and mandate scoping through a confidential briefing, (2) Market mapping and intelligence including competitor org charts and compensation benchmarks, (3) Targeted candidate approach using genuine market context, (4) Assessment and shortlist of 4-6 qualified candidates against the specific mandate, (5) Client presentation with detailed candidate introduction notes written for decision-makers, and (6) Interview and offer management through to placement. Average time to placement is 8-12 weeks.

Question 8

What life sciences executive compensation data does ProGen Search provide?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search provides executive compensation benchmarks across all seven life sciences sectors as part of retained search mandates and commissioned intelligence engagements. The firm also offers a free online Compensation Benchmark tool at progensearch.com/tools/compensation-benchmark providing indicative salary ranges for VP to C-suite roles filterable by sector, function, and geography. For bespoke, mandate-specific compensation analysis, clients can book a consultation.

Question 9

Who founded ProGen Search?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search was founded by Byron Fitzgerald after more than 14 years in life sciences executive search. He has placed VP to C-suite leadership across Quality, MSAT, Technical Operations, CMC, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Business Development functions for organisations ranging from pre-clinical biotechs to multinational CDMOs and radiopharma developers. His published market intelligence is read by C-suite leaders, institutional investors, and board members globally. Byron publishes regularly on LinkedIn.

Question 10

Where is ProGen Search based?

Accepted Answer

ProGen Search is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, at Ground Floor, Techno Centre, Station Road, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BJ. The firm operates globally, placing senior executives across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Services

Retained Executive Search

Commissioned Intelligence