“We are in the business of opening peoples eyes to a world of opportunities where the horizons are endless and truly talented people try to make a difference to those who are less fortunate”
Greg Bell – CEO
Morgan Prestwich Belief and Ethos
Welcome to Morgan Prestwich, where innovation meets intent, and leadership shapes the future of health. Founded on Greg Bell's unwavering belief, we partner with the world's most pioneering scientific and healthcare technologies. Our mission? To be the catalyst that ensures groundbreaking advancements reach their full potential, transforming patient lives.
At Morgan Prestwich, we recognize that the right talent is key to turning revolutionary concepts into reality. We're not just search specialists; we're architects of change, building teams that push the boundaries of what's possible. Each leader we place isn't just filling a role—they're part of a collective endeavor to enhance and save lives.
Our ethos:
Morgan Prestwich is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the life sciences and healthcare sectors by strategically aligning with the world’s most pioneering scientific technology firms. Our ethos is to identify and engage with top-tier talent across the globe, facilitating placements that drive innovation, foster leadership, and deliver substantial patient outcomes. We are resolute in our commitment to enhancing the future of healthcare through these calculated and impactful partnerships.
Morgan Prestwich Services
Permanent Search
Board to Director level permanent search.
Local, national or global executive search solutions to appoint Board, C-Level, VP or Director level hires in life sciences and healthcare companies.
Interim Search
Board to Director level interim search.
Interim solution to swiftly find experts to fill a gap, be it for a day or two a week, or full-time for a 6 - 12 month contract. Whatever the need may be, we can work at pace to provide for your needs.
Market Mapping
Mapping the market:
- Competitor landscape
- Talent landscape
- Salary and benefits
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Take the stress out or your talent process, drive excellence and work with a company that lives and breathes talent, life sciences and healthcare with a solution where we take everything off your hands.
Advisory
We can advise leadership and sense check the market:
- Commercial strategy
- Salaries and benefits
- Timelines
Venture Capital
A new service to introduce start-up clients to family offices or high net worth individuals, looking to invest into the life sciences and healthcare industries. To date we have helped to raise over $10m.
Our Global Statistics
32 Countries
Morgan Prestwich serves life science clients globally, and specialize in USA, EU, Middle East and APAC regions. We have placed in 32 countries to date.
6 - 8 Weeks
We aim to shortlist within 3-4 weeks, with process completion and under offer between 6-8 weeks.
98% Repeat business
Our clients choose us time and time again, proving to us that we offer something more than other search firms.
15 Languages
Spoken fluently across our staff including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Portuguese and Cantonese to name a few.
98% Placement Retention
After 12 months, 98% of our placements were still situated and happy in new position.
Over 60% diversity
In 2022 60% of our placements where diverse, a figure we aim to at least maintain in 2023.
35 Head Hunters
Highly trained search consultants.
100% Retained search Success
We pride ourselves on having never failed in filling a retained project, our 100% placement success is down to our profound knowledge and expertise in guiding clients to the right candidates and vice versa.
Executive Search Timelines
1
Briefing
With a full understanding of the role, the ideal candidate is identified and a comprehensive brief agreed.
2
Days 1-12 Mapping & Research
Following investigative desk and database research, we target & approach skilled global candidates.
3
Days 14-28 Shortlist & Presentation
Longlisted candidates are interviewed and assessed on technical skills, company fit, motivations, aspirations, achievements and remuneration levels.
A shortlist is agreed.
Executive summaries, assessments and resumes are presented for highly suitable candidates.
Psychometric tests are also offered, if preferred, via an external partner.
4
Days 28-48 Client Assessment
Formal panel interviews, assessments and psychometric testing take place.
Once a preferred candidate is identified, we broker offer negotiations and, if required, will complete final referencing.
Unsuccessful candidates are managed with professionalism with your reputation protected.
5
Appointment & Follow up
Offer is made with due diligence, referencing and verification.
On-boarding and support are provided to both candidate and client.
Feedback is recorded.
Our Client Partners
Life Sciences & Healthcare Expertise
BioTech & Pharmaceutical 30%
Healthcare 20%
MedTech 15%
Diagnostics 10%
Contract Manufacturing & Development Organisation (CDMO), Contract Research, Consulting and Services 15%
AI, Digital Health, Machine Learning 10%
Global Reach
USA 50%
EU 40%
Rest of World 10%
Client Focus
Board 10%
CEO & C-Level 20%
VP/ Senior Leadership 35%
Director 35%
Our Successes
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Mission Values and Commitment
Mission
“To ignite the Life Sciences industry, fueling groundbreaking innovations, and forging powerful, lasting partnerships with clients and candidates that redefine the future of science.”
Values
- Loyal: Unwavering commitment and dedication to Morgan Prestwich, our vision and mission, our fellow employees, our customers, our candidates and our process. We foster a culture where trust, reliability, and support are paramount, creating lasting relationships built on mutual respect and integrity.
- Discrete: We pride ourselves on being a trusted guardian of client and candidate information, ensuring unparalleled discretion and confidentiality in every interaction.
- Kind: We embody kindness in all our interactions, treating every client, candidate, and colleague with genuine care, respect, and empathy.
- Authentic: Authenticity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our interactions and services are genuine, transparent, and true to our core values.
- Reliable: Reliability is our cornerstone, guaranteeing that we consistently meet targets and adhere to timelines, delivering exceptional results you can depend on.
Commitment
Our global commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
- Our entire company are trained on unconscious bias candidate interviewing and shortlisting.
- Interview techniques to ensure the best candidates rise to the top.
- Ensuring the best outcome is presented for our clients and candidates.
Our Mission, Values & Commitments commit us to being the best versions of ourselves, they drive us to be the best Life Sciences and Healthcare search firm to work with in the world.
Introducing our sister company LSR
Whereas Morgan Prestwich is an Executive Search firm typically focusing on Board - Director level roles. LSR was founded to offer solutions for clients wanting to continue working with us on contingent positions from Director and below.
Life Sciences Recruitment (LSR) is a boutique recruitment firm operating at the intersection of innovation and talent within the life sciences industry. As a sister company to Morgan Prestwich, LSR was conceived as a spinout to extend the reach and enhance the services offered to clients and candidates alike. By providing both contingent permanent and interim staffing solutions, LSR delivers an end-to-end service across North America and Europe, seamlessly managing the talent acquisition process from initial search through to placement.
At the helm of LSR is Managing Director Mark Budd, whose strategic foresight and industry acumen have been instrumental in identifying a critical gap in the market. Over the past two years, under Mark’s leadership, LSR has rapidly evolved into a very successful business. The firm is built on a foundation of offering executive search level recruitment in a contingent model, coupled with a deep market knowledge, a robust network, and a commitment to excellence in client service.
LSR prides itself on a strategic approach tailored to the unique needs of the life sciences sector, ensuring that each placement is not just a fit for today, but a catalyst for future growth. With a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the industry, Mark and his team are dedicated to advancing careers and companies within the life sciences field, contributing to the vital work that shapes the health landscape of tomorrow.
"One of the elements that stands out with Morgan Prestwich is their ability to quickly understand our requirements, the team fit and importantly provide constructive discussion on the suitability of the candidates - understanding of our individual leaders’ styles and the ethos/culture of our team and company. Importantly, they also have a strong reputation with the candidates – and a strong understanding of market dynamics, important when acting as a credible interface with our business. Morgan Prestwich’s team has proven to be efficient, nimble, successful and engaging for the build of our INTL team - and I would happily recommend their services to a prospective client.”
Steve Arnold - President International Albireo
"Touchlight started working with Morgan Prestwich two years ago to recruit a CFO and Head of HR. Prior to this we had filled all our senior positions directly. We liked the approach taken by Greg and his team: thoughtful, discreet, with a considered understanding of our company and requirement. The proof is that we are thrilled with our CFO and Head of HR and have worked with Greg on many other briefs since." Jonny Ohlson - Chairman & CEO Touchlight Genetics
“We are constantly reminded just how important getting human capital right is to our ventures. Greg and the wider Morgan Prestwich team have consistently been an essential partner to us as we build management teams for our portfolio companies. They are also available to consult as we monitor the decisions we make, providing invaluable input.”
Dr William Garner - Founder EGB Ventures, Tryp Therapeutics, Race Oncology, GeneTether, Chairman InsMed
