Our Advice to Clients and Candidates
Our advice to clients and candidates?
Treat feedback like data points in a clinical trial.
Collect it. Analyze it. Adjust. And keep moving.
Resilience is iterative. Just like science.
Think of executive search like a clinical trial. 🔬
Setbacks are inevitable, but they provide invaluable data points that will inform a path forward
This is why feedback is important.
The current life sciences market requires resilience. And feedback provides the perfect data points to create it.
This is a time to hone your skills, use feedback as a tool, and continue forward.
The job market has evolved. Rather than frequent job changes, today's trends favor strategic career moves that align with long-term goals.
This approach is something we at HarmoniaBio work hard to support our candidates with.
There is immense opportunity, and by leveraging available insights and guidance, you'll position yourself to recognize and seize these opportunities.
As veterans of the industry, we are here to help guide you through this process with empathy and expertise.
Learn more at HarmoniaBioSearch.com. 🌱🐞
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Our Holistic Talent Straegy
HarmoniaBio takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to executive recruiting.
As our Executive Talent Partner & Head of Strategy Juliana Rissi says, we are your partner in your specific search journey. Rather than simply checking boxes to meet arbitrary goals, we focus on finding the right role for the right person.
This holistic approach has consistently helped our clients and candidates achieve remarkable success through meaningful, strategic placements.
Connect with us at HarmoniaBioSearch.com.
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What Sets HarmoniaBio Search Apart?
Our goal is to go beyond building teams.
As our Founder and President, Holly Wittenberg [tag], points out, HarmoniaBio's tailored approach stands out thanks to our decades of combined experience providing deep industry expertise and a nuanced understanding of the life sciences landscape.
We place individuals where they can thrive, innovate, and make meaningful contributions that impact lives, careers, and scientific breakthroughs.
Learn more at HarmoniaBioSearch.com. 🌱🐞
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The Symphony of Strategy
What do we mean when we say the symphony of strategy?
The life sciences industry is ever-evolving, and there is a massive learning curve when it comes to recruiting and placing ideal individuals. It can be incredibly challenging for both companies and candidates, but it doesn’t have to be.
🌱 We take our combined experience, network, and understanding of the industry to practice the symphony of strategy.
🌱 We are dedicated to connecting visionary scientific and medical minds with groundbreaking opportunities in life sciences.
🌱 We believe that by placing talented physicians and scientists into transformative positions, we are not only connecting talent to life-changing career opportunities but contributing to scientific advancements that improve lives.
🌱 This drives meaningful change and shapes the future of biotechnology leadership with intention and purpose. When the right person is placed in the right role at the right time, harmony is achieved and the potential for life-altering progress blooms—leading to extraordinary outcomes in health, wellness, and science.
🌱 We envision a world where every individual and organization we touch achieves harmony among purpose, career, and impact.
This is the symphony of strategy.
We leverage our team's deep expertise, our tailored approach, and our commitment to excellence with the goal of being your go-to partner for physician executive searches.
Learn more at HarmoniaBioSearch.com. 🌱🐞
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The Symphony of Strategy at Work
The symphony of strategy at work! We're humbled by this testimonial from a recent Executive Medical Director placement.
Their comments perfectly capture our philosophy: true success isn't just about matching credentials but understanding the whole person.
Our approach hinges on creating symbiotic matches where both clients and candidates feel they've found exactly what they need in each other.
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"I had the sheer pleasure of experiencing an exceptional recruitment process with Holly. Looking back at the first days when Juliana initially reached out to me, it feels like a moment of fortune. But it wasn't just that: this team are systematic and don't leave anything to chance. What truly sets Holly apart is her perceptiveness. She not only analyzes the facts but also considers the personal traits and values of the candidate, going above and beyond mere skills and qualifications. Executive search and talent acquisition is not just a job for Holly; she finds fulfillment in ensuring that hiring the right person for the right role is the foundation of success for people-focused organizations. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Holly and Juliana for making my hiring journey so rewarding!"
-Executive Medical Director
Don’t Wait for Mentorship to Find You
No matter where you are in your career, one of the best pieces of advice we can give is to actively seek out mentorship rather than passively waiting for it to come to you, as our Executive Talent Partner & Head of Search Strategy, Juliana Rissi, emphasizes.
As executive recruiters, we encourage our clients and candidates to look beyond traditional mentorship to include sponsors who champion you when you're not in the room and even "non-traditional mentors" through books, podcasts, and thought leadership.
We deeply appreciate those who use their voices and influence to elevate others, fostering cultures where talent is championed rather than competing.
➡️ Remember: authentic leadership inspires at every level. ⬅️
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Your Physician Recruiting Partners
HarmoniaBio Search specializes in physician executive searches across various roles and company types from emerging biotechs, medical devices, and diagnostics to established pharmaceutical companies. Our expertise spans Translational Medicine, Clinical Development, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, and other key leadership roles in most therapeutic areas for small molecules, biologics, RNA, and cell/gene therapies.
In today's competitive life sciences landscape, HarmoniaBio Search is your partner.
We believe that exceptional executive leadership is the differentiator between success and stagnation, and we don't just match credentials to job descriptions; we identify leaders with the communication skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership that truly drive innovation.
Our specialized expertise across therapeutic areas and company types ensures that we find the right leaders who can navigate complexity while bringing technical expertise and executive presence to your organization.
Learn more at HarmoniaBioSearch.com
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Trends in Life Sciences Recruiting
Here are the trends our team is seeing in the life sciences, biotech, and pharmaceutical executive recruiting space this year:
🌱 Companies are being more selective, and industry opportunities are becoming fewer and more coveted. This makes preparation and research an essential part of the process for both candidates and clients.
🌱 Employers are looking for "purple unicorns" — candidates who perfectly match an ideal combination of skills, experience, and cultural fit. They possess an extraordinary blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and adaptability.
🌱 Communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, have become critical differentiators in the selection process. Employers are prioritizing candidates who can articulate their experience, success, and interest concisely.
🌱 Emotional intelligence can often outweigh impressive credentials in placement decisions.
🌱 Adaptive leadership is essential in today's changing regulatory and technological environment, and foresight and trend awareness give candidates a competitive edge.
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Science is a way of life
Every breakthrough therapy and scientific innovation begins with exceptional leadership.
Life sciences is not just an industry we serve—it's our inspiration.
At HarmoniaBio Search, our executive recruitment is fueled by a profound appreciation for science's role in advancing healthcare and human potential.
Our approach strategically aims to connect visionaries who translate complex science into life-changing solutions with organizations. By appreciating the science and understanding the leadership qualities needed to drive it forward, we hope to contribute to shaping a healthier tomorrow.
One strategic placement at a time.
Looking for a recruitment partner who truly understands the complexities of biotech and life sciences? Connect with our team at Hello@HarmoniaBioSearch.com.
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What if finding the right leader could change millions of lives?
At HarmoniaBio Search, we are driven by this question.
As a premier life sciences executive search firm specializing in physician leadership recruitment, we develop talent strategies that go beyond building teams. We place individuals where they can truly thrive, innovate, and make meaningful contributions—creating lasting impacts on lives, careers, and scientific breakthroughs.
Our tailored approach ensures that our candidates and clients find exceptional matches that drive the life sciences and biotech industry toward discoveries and improved health outcomes.
Interested in learning more about our approach? Reach out to us at Hello@HarmoniaBioSearch.com.
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Navigating Your Next Career Move in Life Sciences
The life sciences and biotech industries are experiencing significant changes, and layoffs are an unfortunate reality across all sectors.
We applaud the professionals who are approaching these career transitions with remarkable openness and courage. Historically, layoffs were rarely discussed openly, and we commend those who are facing these challenges with transparency and directness. Whether through layoffs or role redundancies, sharing your story takes strength.
While the initial impact of a layoff is challenging, as recruiters in the industry, here are a few strategies and updates to help showcase your expertise and connect you with new opportunities.
You've got this! 💪
HarmoniaBio Search is your partner when it comes to your life sciences career. Contact our team at Hello@HarmoniaBioSearch.com to learn more.
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Placement Announcement
We're thrilled to announce the successful placement of Dr. David Liebowitz [tag] as Chief Medical Officer at Avacta Therapeutics[tag], a clinical-stage biotech company revolutionizing cancer treatment through innovative peptide drug conjugates.
Dr. Liebowitz brings exceptional expertise to lead Avacta's clinical strategy at this crucial moment. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing Avacta's revolutionary drug delivery system, which minimizes toxic side effects while maximizing therapeutic impact through tumor-specific targeting.
The alignment of exceptional leadership with transformative science remains one of the most compelling forces in biotechnology, especially when it holds the promise of revolutionizing oncology and creating new possibilities for cancer patients globally.
Congratulations to Dr. Liebowitz [tag] on this exciting new chapter, and to the entire Avacta [tag] team on securing such exceptional leadership and talent for their important work.
Read the full announcement here: https://avacta.com/avacta-appoints-david-liebowitz-m-d-ph-d-as-chief-medical-officer-and-yulii-bogatyrenko-as-advisor-in-business-development/
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Why Inclusive Leadership Transforms Healthcare
The future of life sciences belongs to leaders who understand that innovation thrives at the intersection of inclusion and expertise.
As the biotech, healthcare, and life sciences industries continue to evolve, there is a need for diverse voices and perspectives. Authentic and inclusive leadership fosters this, driving towards positive change—and innovation—across sectors.
According to McKinsey's recent Diversity and Inclusion report, companies with diverse leadership are 36% more likely to outperform less diverse teams in profitability.
Leaders who foster environments where diverse perspectives flourish drive meaningful innovation across all sectors.
Authentic and inclusive leadership doesn't just build stronger teams—it accelerates scientific advancement and shapes a more equitable healthcare future for all.
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Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-matters-even-more-the-case-for-holistic-impact
Finding your niche in Life Sciences
Finding your niche as a life sciences executive isn't just about following market trends.
At HarmoniaBio, we guide candidates through a strategic process to identify the expertise and talents that truly set them apart.
Our guidance includes looking at:
🌱 Technical expertise
🌱 Leadership approach
🌱 Demonstrated value creation
It's about aligning your unique strengths with emerging industry needs. The key is not to compete with everyone but to define and articulate your unique value. What specific challenges can you solve? Which emerging industry needs are supported by your experience?
Once we understand your unique expertise, we develop a targeted strategy to find the right opportunity that matches your specific skill set. Whether you've developed deep specialization in precision medicine or have a proven track record in scaling biotech startups, there's tremendous opportunity in today's rapidly expanding life sciences sector.
Interested in learning more? Harmonia BioSearch is your partner in life sciences; we help connect clients with targeted expertise to drive innovation and help candidates maximize their unique talents.
Our goal is not just to build teams but to place individuals where they can thrive, innovate, and make meaningful contributions—impacting lives, careers, and scientific breakthroughs.
Connect with us at Hello@HarmoniaBioSearch.com
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BIO International Convention 2025
The BIO International Convention recently wrapped up offering timely insight into the biotech landscape and what the future holds for the industry.
Here are a few key takeaways we're discussing with our clients and candidates:
🌱 AI is here. Machine learning and AI are transforming how advancements such as drug discovery progress. It's good to note that the #BIO2025 discussion also impressed upon the audience that the human element is not being eliminated from research; rather, it is adapting, and this is your sign to stay proficient with new and emerging technology.
🌱 Small investors are fueling biotech. We all read the headlines and see the large dollar amounts, but #BIO2025 revealed that it's the smaller, angel investors and VCs who are creating a positive impact within the industry.
🌱 Human connection is still a vital part of advancement. Cross-disciplinary teams and collaborations between regulators, patients, government entities, pharma, and academia are essential for yielding the best advancements. As much as the industry is focused on new technology, it is clear that the industry is still very much reliant on synergistic relationships and partnerships.
The key takeaway: Despite facing significant headwinds—ranging from constrained capital markets and policy uncertainties to global supply chain disruptions—the biotech industry remains steadfast. The sector's resilience is evident in its unwavering commitment to scientific innovation, strategic collaborations, and the pursuit of transformative therapies. This spirit fosters a sense of cautious optimism, even amidst challenges, biotech continues to advance with purpose and determination.
What are your thoughts on this balance? If you attended this year's conference, share your takeaways in the comments.
Learn more about the conference here: https://www.borabiologics.com/events/bio-international-convention-boston-2025?
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The Evolving Talent Landscape in Biotech and Life Sciences
The biotech and life sciences landscape is transforming rapidly.
As #AI and #MachineLearning revolutionize drug discovery, we're seeing increased demand for professionals who combine deep scientific knowledge with advanced data science and computational biology skills.
In this competitive market, success depends on more than just finding talent—it requires a strategic partner who understands the complex intersection of biotech, data science, and leadership.
This is where HarmoniaBio Search excels. As a premier life sciences executive search firm, we specialize in physician leadership recruitment and comprehensive talent strategies.
Interested in learning more? Head to HarmoniaBioSearch.com.
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The Human Factor: Why Recruiting is About More Than Just Filling Positions
You can have the most groundbreaking mission and vision for your business, but without the correct individuals to help drive it forward, you'll be lost.
At HarmoniaBio Search, we focus on connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our human-centered recruiting process focuses on the unique needs of organizations and individuals, ensuring perfect harmony among talent, culture, purpose, and opportunity.
If you are seeking a recruitment partner who communicates openly, expertly understands the complexities and nuances of your industry, and is committed to finding the best talent, let's connect.
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Becoming HarmoniaBio
Becoming HarmoiaBio: The Ladybug: Our Symbol of Transformation, Harmony, and Trust
There are moments in life when we seek clarity and ask the universe for a sign to confirm what we already feel but may not yet fully trust. It was then that the ladybug appeared to confirm what I already knew deep within.
She showed up in my kitchen while I was cooking, a space where I feel most at home, most connected to my family. She landed on my path during walks when I was deep in thought, reflecting on my next step. I spotted her on the artificial turf at the gym, reminding me to stay strong, stay present, and trust the process. Then, as if the message wasn’t already clear, my closest friends would text me when they saw one, unprompted, as if the universe was conspiring to make sure I didn’t ignore the message: change is coming. And it is good.
It wasn’t until the naming of HarmoniaBio Search—when I wanted the name to hold deep significance—that I explored what a ladybug truly represented. And that’s when it all came together. The scientific genus of the ladybeetle is Harmonia, the same name as the Greek goddess of harmony. It felt like more than coincidence—it was a calling. Harmonia represents balance, unity, and a natural rhythm that, when trusted, leads us exactly where we’re meant to be.
The ladybug, across cultures, is a symbol of transformation, luck, protection, and renewal—all qualities that mirror the work I do. At HarmoniaBio, our mission is not just about placing leaders in the life sciences industry; it’s about guiding individuals through their own evolution, helping them step into their next chapter, and trusting that the right opportunities will align at the right time.
Ladybugs don’t resist change—they become change. They transform, shedding one form to step into the next, embracing their evolution without hesitation. Just like the leaders we work with, they grow, adapt, and emerge stronger. And just like my own journey, they remind us to believe, to trust, and to step forward, even when we can’t yet see the full picture.
And so, I listen. I trust. I embrace the unknown, knowing that growth is always unfolding, even in ways I may not yet fully understand.
The ladybug is my sign.
What’s yours?
-Holly Wittenberg, Founder
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The HarmoniaBio Difference
At HarmoniaBio, we focus on connecting talent with opportunity.
Our goal is to help our clients and candidates discover synergistic roles where they can thrive and contribute to meaningful scientific breakthroughs.
We pride ourselves on taking a more human-centered approach to the industry and the executive recruitment process, and Holly's SVP of Clinical Development client felt the difference. 🌱🐞
We're excited to watch them thrive in their new role and continue this vital work.
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Our Human-Centered Approach
At HarmoniaBio, we've embraced strengths such as empathy, intuition, and nurturing into our approach and have found them to be powerful assets in executive search.
We believe that heart-centered leadership and meticulous attention to detail aren't mutually exclusive—they're essential in creating lasting matches between visionary leaders and groundbreaking opportunities.
This manifests in how we dive deep beyond credentials, prioritizing cultural alignment and personal values. We understand that true harmony in placement comes from balancing both the analytical and emotional intelligence needed for leadership in life sciences.
We have found that when we embrace these "softer" qualities—empathy, intuition, and nurturing—we don't just fill positions, we create connections that drive scientific breakthroughs and advance human health.
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