Executive Search

A Successful Executive Search

A successful executive search requires expert knowledge and analysis. Walker Cole International combine traditional methods with modern search tools to identify and attract the best executives. 

Industry analysis and cultural understanding enable our team to secure outcomes for all our clients from growing biotechs to established big pharma companies.

Skilled in supporting organisations

Our executive search practice is skilled in supporting organisations across a range of industries and fulfilling a range of functions, from manager to VP and CxO. Our global consultants, combined with a strong track record across the life sciences and pharmaceutical market, makes Walker Cole International an ideal partner for your executive hiring needs. 

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Contact Andrew

Andrew Davis is the Managing Director of Walker Cole International and London based. He leads our global pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search practice and has worked in UK, Asia, Europe, and US during his career. He started his career in 2006 and his expertise cover technical, commercial and corporate leadership appointments.


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Below is our recent track record of completed mandates for UK-based, European, and international executive search:

Recent executive search mandates

Quality & Compliance

  • UK Quality Director, German pharmaceutical manufacturing company (2023)
  • Global VP Regulatory Compliance, Switzerland based Cell Therapy Biotech (2022)
  • Senior Site Quality Director, Netherlands based gene therapy biotech (2022)
  • Executive Quality Director, US CDMO company (2023)

Commercial Leadership

  • Senior Global Marketing Director, Germany based pharmaceutical company (2022)
  • Global Pricing & Market Access Director, France based European Specialty pharmaceutical company (2023)
  • Vice President Europe, US based Neuroscience specialist pharmaceutical company (2023)
  • Senior Market Access Director, Asian Specialty pharmaceutical company (2023)

Technical Operations

  • Chief Development Officer, US series A funded gene therapy biotech (2023)
  • SVP, CMC and Supply Chain, US based biotech (2022)
  • Post Integration Project Director - Europe, Indian based generic pharmaceutical company (2023)
  • Global Senior Technical Operations Director, UK based pharmaceutical company (2023)

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

  • VP Operations, UK based cell therapy biotech (2023)
  • European Supply Chain Director, Switzerland based pharmaceutical company (2023)
  • Site Director, Germany European CDMO (2023)
  • Global Senior Engineering Director, Ireland based biopharmaceutical company (2023)

Regulatory Affairs

  • US Global Regulatory Strategy Lead - US based Biopharmaceutical company (2023)
  • Senior Regulatory Affairs Director - UK based Cell & Gene Therapy company (2023)
  • Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Europe - Switzerland based established product pharmaceutical company (2023)



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