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Retained Executive Search
Senior leadership hires that withstand investor scrutiny. ProGen Search runs retained executive searches for senior leadership and specialist functional heads across Quality, MSAT, Technical Operations, CMC, Manufacturing, Business Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Site Leadership functions.
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Ways to start
Start with the role
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Send us the brief
Tell us the role, the team it sits in and what good looks like. We normally come back within one working day with an honest read on the role.
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Before you commit
Talent Pool Check
A free, confidential read on how many qualified people exist for the role, what they cost and how long a search is likely to take.
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Price the role
Compensation Benchmark
Free indicative salary ranges for senior roles by sector, function and geography, so the offer is right first time.
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See the work
Search case studies
Retained searches we have run across radiopharma, CDMO, CRO and cell and gene therapy: the brief, the approach and the outcome.
Search case studies →Our Process
From Briefing to Placement
A retained search built on substance, not volume. Here is exactly what happens when you engage ProGen Search.
Discovery & Mandate Scoping
We begin with a confidential briefing to understand the role, the organisation, the team dynamics, and what success looks like. No templated intake forms. We build the search brief from first principles.
Typical duration: 1-2 sessions
Market Mapping & Intelligence
Before presenting a single candidate, we map the market. Competitor org charts, compensation benchmarks by geography and modality, passive talent pool identification, and a realistic hiring timeline assessment.
Deliverable: Market intelligence document
Targeted Candidate Approach
We approach candidates with genuine market context, not recycled job descriptions. Every conversation is informed by the intelligence we have already gathered. This is why senior candidates respond to us.
Typically 40-80 candidates mapped per search
Assessment & Shortlist
Candidates are assessed against the specific mandate, not generic competency frameworks. We evaluate professional background, career trajectory, motivation, compensation expectations, and cultural alignment.
Shortlist: 4-6 qualified candidates
Client Presentation
Our candidate introduction notes are written for decision-makers, not HR systems. Full context on each candidate with our assessment of fit, risk factors, and the competitive landscape they are navigating.
Deliverable: Candidate introduction notes
Interview & Offer Management
We manage the process through interview stages, handle counter-offer scenarios, and advise on offer construction. No surprises at the finish line because we have been managing expectations from day one.
Average time to placement: 8-12 weeks
Sectors
Sectors We Cover
- Radiopharma
- CDMO
- CRO
- ADC (Antibody-Drug Conjugates)
- Cell & Gene Therapy
Functions
Leadership Functions
- Quality
- MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology)
- Technical Operations
- CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls)
- Manufacturing & Scale-Up
- Business Development & Commercial
- Regulatory Affairs
- Site Leadership
- C-Suite (CEO, COO, CSO, CTO, CQO)
Get Started
Discuss Your Search
Book a confidential call to discuss your retained executive search requirements. We will give you an honest assessment of the qualified talent pool, realistic timelines, and what to expect from the process.
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