Where Leadership and Innovation Work in Harmony
About HarmoniaBio Search
HarmoniaBio Search is a specialized executive search firm dedicated to connecting visionary physician and scientific leaders with organizations driving innovation in life sciences.
We partner with companies across biotech, pharma, medical devices, and diagnostics from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Our expertise spans Translational Medicine, Clinical Development, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, and other key leadership functions, supporting both permanent and fractional roles.
Through a tailored, consultative approach, we align talent, purpose, and opportunity in perfect harmony, delivering trusted leadership that advances science and strengthens organizations.
Our Leadership Team
Holly Wittenberg
Founder &
President
Holly brings over two decades of Life Sciences recruiting experience, specializing in placing physician executives across R&D functions and therapeutic areas. She combines technical expertise and creativity with a deep commitment to culture, building trusted relationships that align talent, leadership, and organizational vision.
Juliana Rissi
Executive Talent Partner &
Head of Search Strategy
Juliana is a passionate Executive Recruiter with over a decade of experience in Life Sciences. She excels at identifying and securing exceptional leadership talent for organizations driving scientific innovation. Guided by a missionoriented mindset and commitment to excellence, she blends deep industry knowledge with a thoughtful, strategic approach to every search.
Tim Judge
Executive Talent
Partner
Tim is an experienced executive search consultant with over two decades of expertise across biotech, pharma, and medical devices. He has helped build leadership teams for emerging companies, stealth startups, and industry innovators, aligning exceptional talent with strategic goals through a thoughtful, consultative approach.
Why Companies Choose HarmoniaBio
Cultivated Network
Our relationships run deep. With decades of experience in biotech and pharma, we’ve built a trusted network of physician and R&D leaders — a community shaped by reputation, credibility, and care. These cultivated connections give our partners access to hard-to-reach, high-impact talent.
Mission-Driven Approach
With a proven record of success, we efficiently deliver rigorously vetted, aligned leaders, reducing hiring time and ensuring immediate organizational impact
Smart Search with Human Focus
We leverage technology and industry insights to accelerate executive search, delivering precise solutions that align talent with your mission and culture.
A True Partnership
We partner seamlessly with you as trusted advisors, aligning hiring managers, executives, and candidates through transparent, collaborative engagement led by seasoned practice leaders.
Socially Conscious Practices
With every successful placement, we donate a portion of our fee to charitable partners, advancing health equity, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship.
How We Work
1. Designed for Impact
We tailor each search around your goals, culture, and scientific mission. We combine targeted marketing, industry analysis, and competitive intelligence to engage industry leaders.
2. Trust Through Transparency
We believe the best outcomes come from clarity and trust. Every engagement includes real-time updates, defined milestones, and consistent reporting, keeping you informed at every step.
3. Guided by Purpose, Led by Heart
Our work is fueled by mission. We seek purpose-driven talent who care deeply about impact, using their expertise to advance therapies that transform lives across the globe.
4. Diversity as a Catalyst for Innovation
We deliberately source talent across disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences, ensuring every search delivers diverse perspectives and dynamic leadership.
Tailored to Meet Your Needs
Flexible Search Models for Every Stage of Growth
Executive
Executive
Strategic, high-touch retained search for senior leaders whose vision and influence drive long-term organizational impact.
Non-Executive
Non-Executive
An alternative for engaging emerging or mid-level leaders when a full retained search isn’t required.
Fractional
Fractional
Part-time or shared leadership solutions designed to maintain momentum through periods of transition or growth.
Interim
Interim
Rapid deployment of experienced executives to guide initiatives during leadership gaps or organizational change.
Our Search Roadmap
Discovery &
Search Strategy
Week 1
Talent Mapping & Outreach
Week 1-2
Candidate Selection
Weeks 2-3
Slate Presentation & Search Briefing
Weeks 3-4
Formal Interviews
& Alignment
Week 4-6
Negotiations & Offer Acceptance
Weeks 10-12
Onboarding &
Follow Up
Post-placement: 1, 3, 6 months & 1 year
Our Track Record
61%
of HarmoniaBio placements are female leaders
94%
Retention Rate
14 Days
average time frame to deliver first slate of candidates
92 Days
average from kick-off to offer acceptance
50%
of placed candidates from a considered diversity group
Over
90%
of clients have retained us for multiple roles after their first contract
80%
of clients are start-ups or clinical-stage companies
Our Resources
HarmoniaBio integrates technology, data, and design into every stage of search—enhancing transparency, collaboration, and speed. Our digital tools turn complex information into clarity, helping clients make faster, smarter, and more confident hiring decisions.
Talent Mapping
Market intelligence that visualizes target talent pools, organizational structures, and competitor landscapes, informing strategy from the outset
Opportunity Brief
A branded, interactive presentation that positions your company, culture, and mission to attract top talent. This modern evolution of the job description centralizes everything candidates need: company insights, financials, scientific data, and news, with an aligned narrative
Search Reporting
Concise, visual candidate summaries that capture experience highlights, fit-to-profile insights, and progress metrics, helping teams evaluate candidates efficiently and objectively.
