PHILADELPHIA, P.A. JANUARY 13, 2025—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated MedSci functional team within its Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. MedSci is designed to meet the growing demand for highly scientific, technical, R&D, and medical leadership across industries transforming healthcare and science.
True’s MedSci experts identify and place top-tier executives driving advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare services, digital health, and beyond. While True has been placing R&D and medical talent for years, formalizing this sub-function will bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient impact, addressing the evolving needs of organizations in an era defined by breakthroughs in precision medicine, genomics, and population health.
2024: A Year of Growth and Innovation
The launch of MedSci comes during a period of remarkable growth for both True Search and the MedSci space. In 2024, True expanded its Healthcare & Life Sciences practices to include 20+ dedicated partners, enabling the creation of a specialized MedSci team that focuses on permanent and fractional roles such as:
• Chief Medical Officer
• Head of Clinical Development
• Chief Scientific Officer
• Head of R&D
• Head of Manufacturing
• Head of Regulatory
• Head of Computational Sciences
“The lines between discovery, treatment, prevention, and population health are becoming increasingly interconnected. MedSci was created to address the growing need for strategic medical and technical leaders who can navigate this multi-layered landscape,” said Jim O’Sullivan, Managing Director, Global co-Lead of True’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices. “By aligning the right talent with the right opportunities, MedSci aims to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives and shape the future of healthcare”
Meeting the Demand for R&D and Technical Leaders
The biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors are undergoing rapid technological advancements, driving unprecedented demand for R&D and technical leadership. True’s MedSci experts make the firm the go-to search partner for companies focused on developing transformative treatments, diagnostics, and healthcare solutions.
The momentum behind R&D hiring reflects this strategic focus. In 2023, R&D placements in True’s US Healthcare & Life Sciences practices grew by 42.9%, while 33% of international searches in the same sector were for R&D roles.
With deep industry knowledge, a globally connected team, and a track record of success, the MedSci team is uniquely positioned to help organizations fill critical leadership roles that drive innovation, accelerate drug discovery and development, and bring cutting-edge medical advancements to market.
Track Record of Success
True Search’s Healthcare & Life Sciences team has a proven history of delivering results for some of the world’s most innovative companies, including:
• leading a clinical and medical team for a top-tier global $45 billion public pharma company
• placing the Chief Medical Officer at a General Catalyst-backed company revolutionizing population health
• securing an Operating Partner focused on drug discovery with one of the leading trans-Atlantic life sciences venture funds globally
• placing a Chief Scientific Officer at one of the world’s leading gene-editing biotechs.
A New Era in Health and Science
“The convergence of breakthroughs in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare is ushering in a transformative era in medicine,” said Sophia Mowla, Managing Director, Global co-Lead of True’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practices. “Scientific innovation is driving the development of precision treatments, novel diagnostics, and preventative solutions that have the potential to profoundly impact patients’ lives. MedSci was created to address the urgent need for leaders who can navigate this complex landscape, bridging cutting-edge R&D with real-world patient outcomes”.
For more information on MedSci and how True Search can support your executive hiring needs, contact Jim O’Sullivan or Sophia Mowla.
About True
True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), AboveBoard (inclusive executive community), and Jopwell (diversity tech platform for early-mid career professionals). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity.