Executive search · Life Sciences & Industrial

Executive search for the leaders who build industries

QP Group connects ambitious organisations in life sciences and industrial markets with the top 1% of leadership talent, from the first commercial hire to the full C-suite.

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Why QP

The access point to the industry’s top 1%

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Deep sector expertise

Decades of search experience and first-hand knowledge of the technical, commercial, regulatory and operational worlds our clients operate in.

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Access to the top 1%

The most sought-after leaders, many of whom never appear through traditional recruitment channels.

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Network and headhunting-led search

Every search is built around your brief and driven by our network and direct headhunting, backed by a deep AI-enabled stack that lifts engagement, insight and talent matching.

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Global reach, local insight

Manchester and Leeds teams placing leaders across the UK, Europe and North America.

Our divisions

Specialists, not generalists

Two dedicated teams, each living and breathing its markets every day.

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Proof, not promises

Ask us how

We built a life science SaaS leader’s entire strategic consulting division inside 4 weeks.
We built the data engineering division of an oncology biopharma with a $20B market cap.
We overhauled a CDMO’s C-suite leadership team with 4 hires, in partnership with its majority VC owner.
Testimonials

Trusted by the people we work with

Best in the business. True asset for rapid growth ventures. Creative, methodical, entrepreneurial, connected, and effective. Period.
CSO & Co-foundernference
QP are not just good, but one of the best executive recruiters I have ever worked with. A strong advocate. Network and ability to connect me to the right people is impressive.
SVP of SalesIbex Medical Analytics
Top notch executive search professionals. Timely, insightful, communicate effectively and an absolute pleasure to interact with.
CEOCatalio Capital
Professional through and through. Excellent attention to their clients during the recruitment process – was truly differentiating from others I have worked with.
VP & GM of EMEADNAnexus
A true champion for both a candidate and company. They have an unparalleled ability to build genuine relationships with candidates. Positive, transparent, and respectful.
Chief Medical OfficerAveta Biomics
From comparative past experience, I would say they are one of the most efficient and forthright recruiters I have had a pleasure to work with.
President of AmericasAetherAI
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