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Roger “Steve” Stephens
It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of the founder of RSA, Roger “Steve” Stephens, father of our Chairman, Nick Stephens....
Placement | Biocon Biologics Appoints Michael Cutter as Chief Quality Officer
Following a successful search, The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search and Executive Interims firm, is pleased to announce the placement of...
New study highlights talent needed to grow the biosimilars sector
London, UK, 24th May 2022 / The RSA Group, a leading life sciences executive search firm, has published the latest of its Talent Equity®...
The RSA Group is looking for Researchers
“If you have a passion for Life Sciences and enjoy a flexible and open working environment built upon a platform of trust and mutual...
Laura Warburton joins The RSA Group as Senior Consultant
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of new Senior Consultant Laura Warburton. In...
The RSA Group celebrates 40 years of extraordinary connections
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in September 2021. In recognition of this important milestone,...
Successful Search | The RSA Group completes search for ReNeuron– Catherine Isted appointed as Chief Financial Officer
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Isted as Chief Financial Officer at...
James Gregory joins The RSA Group as Managing Partner
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new senior team member. James Gregory...
The RSA Group completes successful search for Clinigen – Elmar Schnee appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elmar Schnee as Independent Non-Executive Director and...
Inside the Minds of People at the Cutting Edge of Life Science: How Great Leaders Think
Upcoming Webinar, free to attend We are excited to announce that our first Inspiring Leaders webinar will take place Thursday 13th May at 4pm...
Patrick Hoyle joins The RSA Group as Infrastructure Manager
The RSA Group is delighted to announce that Patrick Hoyle is joining the UK arm of the group as Infrastructure Manager. Patrick has over...
The RSA Group completes search for Clinigen Group – Sharon Curran appointed as Non-Executive Director
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the placement of Sharon Curran as a new independent Non-Executive...
Placement | The RSA Group completes successful search for Fusion Antibodies – Dr Richard Jones appointed as Chief Executive Officer
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Dr Richard Jones as Chief Executive Officer at Fusion Antibodies,...
Clara Schäfer joins The RSA Group as Executive Assistant
The RSA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Schäfer as Executive Assistant. Clara will be based in our German office, managing...
Claudia Ghilardi joins The RSA Group as an intern
The RSA Group is delighted to announce that Claudia Ghilardi has joined the UK arm of the group as part of its internship programme...
Placement | The RSA Group completes successful search for ASLAN Pharmaceuticals – Dr. Neil Graham appointed as Independent Director
Following a successful search by its Morristown New Jersey office, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Neil Graham, MBBS, MD,...
James Camp joins The RSA Group as an intern
The RSA Group is delighted to announce that James Camp is joining the UK arm of the group as part of its internship programme...
The RSA Group welcomes Eleanor Davies as Managing Partner
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new senior team member. Eleanor Davies...
The RSA Group welcomes Heidi Kristiansen as Senior Researcher
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to welcome Heidi Kristiansen to our growing Talent Acquisition Team as a...
The RSA Group welcomes two new team members as part of its global expansion
The RSA Group is delighted to welcome two new team members as part of its continued global expansion. Poppy Moore joins our European team...
The RSA Group welcomes a new member of the Research Team
The RSA Group is delighted to announce that Filip Szurkiewicz is joining the UK arm of the group as Desk Researcher. He will support...
Placement | Hansa Biopharma appoints Isabelle Delabaye as Medical Director, EMEA
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Dr. Isabelle Delabaye as Medical Director, EMEA, at Hansa Biopharma,...
Placement | ASLAN Pharmaceuticals appoints Kenneth Kobayashi, MD as Chief Medical Officer
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Kenneth Kobayashi, MD, as Chief Medical Officer at ASLAN Pharmaceuticals,...
Placement | HealthCare Royalty Partners appoint William M. Burns to the firm’s Senior Advisor Board
The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of William M. Burns to the Senior Advisor Board at HealthCare Royalty (HCR) Partners, an...
Victoria Davie joins The RSA Group’s Internship Programme as a Research Assistant
The RSA Group is delighted to announce that Victoria Davie is joining the UK arm of the group as part of its internship programme...
Placement | Cantargia appoints Susanne Lagerlund as VP Regulatory Affairs
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Susanne Lagerlund as VP Regulatory Affairs at Cantargia, a Swedish...
Kristian Juergensen joins the Board of The RSA Group
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kristian Juergensen to The RSA Group’s Board with immediate effect. Kristian has had a long career...
Jo Pisani joins The RSA Group’s board
The RSA Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Pisani to its Board. Jo brings significant experience in advising boards with expertise...
Placement | Unilabs Ltd appoints Gareth Jones as Business Development Director
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Gareth Jones as Business Development Director, UK at Unilabs, the...
Announcing our global rebrand and website – fresh thinking and a new look!
A global rebrand for The RSA Group & new, fresh website – we’d love to know what you think. We decided to use this...
Placement | Camurus Ltd appoints Samantha Nickerson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland
Following a successful search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Samantha Nickerson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland at Camurus...
Placement | Oxford Biodynamics appoints Jon Burrows as Chief Executive Officer
Following a successful global search, The RSA Group is pleased to announce the placement of Dr Jon Burrows as the new Chief Executive Officer...
Placement | Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH appoints Dr Giacomo Mordenti as Executive Director, Head of Biostatistics & Data Management Europe
Following a successful global search by The RSA Group, Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Giacomo Mordenti as...
Statement from Nick Stephens, Executive Chairman, The RSA Group regarding COVID-19
Friday, 13th March 2020 To our Clients, Candidates, Suppliers, Friends and Colleagues, In these uncertain times, when we’re usually fully immersed in our work,...
Placement | Hansa Biopharma AB appoint Katja Gustafsson as new Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
6th March 2020: The RSA Group is happy to announce the placement of Katja Gustafsson as new Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Hansa...
Placement | Cantargia appoints Dr Ignacio Garcia-Ribas as Chief Medical Officer
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Paul Duffy joins The RSA Group as Senior Consultant
London, UK, 2nd March 2020 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of new Senior Consultant...
The RSA Group announces new Senior Consultant and new Senior Researcher
London, UK, 6th February 2020 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment Neda Maas as Senior...
The RSA Group appoints new Senior Consultant
London, UK, 4th February 2020 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new senior...
The RSA Group appoints new Head of Talent Acquisition and new Senior Researcher
London, UK, 6th January 2020 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new staff...
Kristian Jürgensen promoted to Chief Commercial Officer as The RSA Group expands
London, UK, 10th December 2019 The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences Executive Search firm, announced today that Kristian Jürgensen has been promoted to Chief Commercial...
RSA Announces Debut Podcast | RSA Talent Talks Cell & Gene Therapy
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its debut podcast “RSA Talent Talks: Cell...
Phil Tomlinson and Prad Mistry join The RSA Group’s Interims Service as Business Development Directors
London, UK, 30th August 2019 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Phil Tomlinson and Prad Mistry joined the company this month as...
Sam Faulkner joins The RSA Group as Consultant
London, UK, 26th July 2019 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Sam Faulkner will be joining the company as a...
RSA Talent Equity® | Cell & Gene Therapy
Cell & gene therapy leadership teams face a unique set of challenges. The RSA Group, the leading global Life Sciences executive search firm, has...
Placement | Chief Information Officer, The Institute of Cancer Research
Following a successful global search by The RSA Group, the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has appointed Dr Adrian Cottrell as Chief Information Officer. The...
Placement | Chief Scientific Officer, Engitix Ltd
Following a successful global search by The RSA Group, Engitix Ltd has appointed Gino Van Heeke as Chief Scientific Officer. A pioneer of their...
Kristian Jürgensen joins The RSA Group as Managing Partner
London, UK, 10th May 2019 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Kristian Jürgensen has joined the company as Managing...
Placement | CEO, Clasado
Clasado BioSciences has appointed Per Rehné as CEO following a successful global search by The RSA Group. As a leader in gut mediated wellness...
Mark Johnson joins The RSA Group as Partner
London, UK, 6th February 2019 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Mark Johnson has joined the company as...
Placement | Non-Executive Director, Consilient Health
Consilient Health has appointed Harald Stock as Non-Executive Director, following a successful search conducted by The RSA Group. A pharmaceutical company focused on the insightful,...
Placement | ASLAN Pharmaceuticals appoints Robert E. Hoffman as Independent Director
The RSA Group was pleased to partner with ASLAN Pharmaceuticals to secure the appointment of Robert E. Hoffman as Independent Director. Mr. Hoffman brings...
New Study Shows How Academics are the Driving Force in Oncology R&D
Talent pipeline struggling to keep up with demand The RSA Group, the leading global Life Sciences executive search firm, has published the latest of...
BioForward | Securing and Retaining the Right Talent for your Organisation
Join us at BioForward next week in Birmingham. The RSA Group’s Nick Stephens will be participating in a panel discussion on How To: Secure and...
Placement | APEIRON Expands Executive Board and Appoints Dr. Anderson Gaweco as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer (CMSO)
APEIRON Biologics AG, the commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapies, has appointed Dr. Anderson Gaweco as...
Placement | OxStem Further Strengthens Management Team Through Appointment of Chief Scientific Officer
OxStem Limited has today announced the appointment of Dr. Georg C. Terstappen to the role of Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), following a successful executive search...
UK Executive Search Rankings 2018
The RSA Group team is pleased to be recognised in Executive Grapevine’s 2018 UK Executive Search Rankings. Placing first in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences for assignments £100-200K is...
Darren Beckinsale joins The RSA Group as Consultant
London, 21st June 2018 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Darren Beckinsale has joined the firm as a Consultant....
The RSA Group consolidates roles of Chairman and CEO
London, 4th May 2018 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm announces that Alex Bennett has decided to move onto new challenges and will...
Placement | Shield confirms appointment of Non-Executive Director
Shield Therapeutics, a commercial stage, pharmaceutical company with an initial focus on addressing iron deficiency, has appointed Rolf Hoffman as Non-Executive Director following a...
The RSA Group strengthens commitment to Swiss life sciences
London, UK, 11th April 2018: The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, is increasing its commitment to serving clients based in Switzerland. Thomas Schleimer,...
The RSA Group certified GDPR Ready and Cyber Essentials approved
London, UK, 4th April 2018: The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announces that it has passed the IASME Governance certification and is...
Emma Whittle joins The RSA Group as a Senior Consultant
London, 24th January 2018 – The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, announced today that Emma Whittle has joined the firm as a...
New study shows European biotech companies returning greater investment value than US peers
London, UK, 28th November 2017: The RSA Group, the leading global Life Sciences executive search firm, has published the latest of its Talent Equity® reports, analysing the...
Placement | Biotec Pharmacon appoints new CEO
The RSA Group was delighted to partner with Biotec Pharmacon to secure the appointment of Mr. Christian Jørgensen as their new Chief Executive Officer....
Placement | Xosé Fernández joined Institut Curie as Director of Data
Insitut Curie, a global leader in the fight against cancer, has appointed Xosé Fernández as Director of Data, following a successful executive search conducted...
Placement | Dr Peter Simpson joins The Medicines Discovery Catapult as CSO
The Medicines Discovery Catapult has appointed Dr Peter Simpson as Chief Scientific Officer, following a successful executive search conducted by The RSA Group. Dr...
Placement | Neuro-Bio Ltd appoints Dr. Robert Haigh as Chief Operating Officer
The RSA Group has partnered with Neuro-Bio, a UK-based early stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, to secure the appointment of Dr. Robert Haigh as Chief...
The RSA Group appoints Shawn O’Connor as Partner in New Jersey
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn O’Connor as Partner. This appointment furthers...
Matt Vossler joins The RSA Group as Partner
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Vossler as Partner. Matt will support RSA’s expansion in...
The RSA Group appoints Andy Smith as Consultant in Singapore
The RSA Group, a leading Life Sciences executive search firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Smith in the firm’s Singapore office. ...
Placement | Stuart Paynter joins Oxford BioMedica as Chief Financial Officer
The RSA Group was pleased to partner with Oxford BioMedica to secure the appointment of Stuart Paynter as Chief Financial Officer. Starting in August...
The RSA Group appoints Natalie Walter as new NED to its Board
The RSA Group, the world’s largest talent consultancy in life sciences, has announced the appointment of Natalie Walter as...
The RSA Group appoints Thomas Schleimer as new Partner
The RSA Group – the world’s largest talent consultancy in life sciences – announces the appointment of Thomas Schleimer as a Partner. Formerly a Managing Partner...
The RSA Group appoints Alex Bennett as CEO
The RSA Group, the world’s largest Talent Consultancy in Life Sciences, has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Alex Bennett. Alex comes to RSA...
RSA sponsor ‘One to Watch’ Private UK Life Science Company at Biotech and Money Awards
The RSA Group is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the ‘One to Watch’ Private UK Life Science Company in 2017 Award at...
RSA publishes new study on leadership in digital health
Results reveal key differences between digital health and other life science companies. The RSA Group has published the latest of its Talent Equity® reports,...
The RSA Group Appoints Andreas Perklitsch as New Partner for Continental Europe
The RSA Group, the world’s largest Talent Consultancy in Life Sciences, has announced the appointment of Andreas Perklitsch as Partner for its business across Continental Europe,...
The RSA Group to open new US HQ in Kendall Sq, Boston and Extend Facilities in London
The RSA Group, the world’s largest Talent Consultancy in Life Science, is extending its US operation with a new office in Kendall Square, at...
RSA Secures International Non-Exec Team for Northern Health Science Alliance
The Northern Health Science Alliance is a high profile partnership established by the leading Universities and NHS Hospital Trusts in the North of England. Its aim is...
RSA and Heritage Partners announce Strategic US partnership
RSA, the world’s largest executive Talent Consultancy for the Life Sciences and US Life Sciences executive search firm Heritage Partners, today announced an exclusive...
RSA makes new appointment in DACH region
RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Executive Interims specialist, today announced the appointment of a talented consultant to its already strong...
RSA announces a new Consultant appointment
RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Executive Interims specialist, has announced a new appointment to its team of seasoned consultants in...
RSA announce new appointments to UK Executive Search Team
RSA, the world’s largest boutique exec talent firm for the Life Sciences industry, today announced the appointment of two new consultants to the UK...
RSA announces new appointment to Executive Interims team
RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Executive Interims specialist, today announced the appointment of a new Senior Consultant to the Executive...
RSA appointment heralds expansion across Life Sciences & Healthcare
RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim Management specialist, has announced the appointment of a Senior Consultant for healthcare recruitment in...
RSA backs UK Intellectual Property Offices’ ‘IP Equip’
RSA supports the UK Intellectual Property Offices’ (IPO) IP Equip, an e-learning tool that contains four short modules to show why intellectual property is...
RSA makes key appointments in EU business
Three new positions strengthen European divisions, reflecting continued success. RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim Management specialist, today announced the...
RSA establishes new London location as business expands
Strategic move reflects a new phase of growth. RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim specialist, today announced the relocation of...
RSA to play a role in transforming the ‘Conforming’ Board into a Performing Board
RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim Management specialist, today launched a survey which seeks to explore issues around remuneration for...
RSA appoints Director of Information
New role promotes importance of knowledge management in Executive Recruitment. RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim Management specialist, today announces...
RSA ranked as top global specialist Life Sciences recruiter
RSA ranked as top global specialist Life Sciences recruiter RSA today welcomed its placement as top global specialist Life Sciences Recruiter in the recent...
RSA appoints New Head for Interim Management Business Unit
RSA has appointed Dafydd Wright as Head of its Interim Management Business Unit. In his new role, Dafydd will be responsible for expanding RSA’s Interim Management...
RSA announces new Board Members
RSA, the leading global life sciences executive search and interim management specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Stephens as executive chairman...
RSA’s Evy Young wins IRP Interim Consultant of the Year
A is delighted to announce that Evy Young, Principal Consultant, RSA Interims, was awarded IMA Interim Consultant of the Year at the Institute of Recruitment...
RSA places Actinium Pharmaceuticals CEO
RSA is pleased to announce the placement of Jack Talley as President and Chief Executive Officer of Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The placement of pharmaceutical...
RSA named in ‘Recruiter’s 2012 Fast 50’
RSA has been ranked on ‘Recruiter’s 2012 Fast 50’ as one of the fastest growing recruitment firms in the UK. RSA is the only...
New Executive Search Partnership in Turkey
RSA has embarked on a partnership with Turkey’s leading life sciences executive search consultancy, FarmaCity. The partnership will enable clients entering or growing their...
Stevenage BioScience Catalyst appoints Dr Martino Picardo as CEO
RSA is delighted to congratulate Dr Martino Picardo on his recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the new Stevenage BioScience Catalyst. As the...
RSA rated top UK life science interim management firm
RSA has been voted 15th best UK interim management firm. RSA is the only interim management firm specialising in the life sciences to make...
RSA makes Sunday Times’ International Track 100
RSA has been ranked 38 in this year’s Sunday Times HSBC International Track 100. The International Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s 100 fastest-growing...
RSA launches first register of Non-Executive Directors exclusively for life sciences
RSA have launched the UK’s first register of Non-Executive Directors dedicated wholly to the life sciences. Identifying independent, experienced and authoritative Non-Executive Directors can...
RSA Farmacity Turkey recognised for respectful treatment of people
The award, sponsored by Kariyer.Net, was presented after evaluating over 30,000 companies, of which RSA Farmacity Turkey was one of only 15 found to...