PIR International supports appointment of Chief Growth Officer at pharmaceutical services company
An unnamed UK-headquartered, PE-backed pharmaceutical services company, backed by PIR International, has appointed an experienced executive to take on the role of Chief Growth Officer — a pivotal position providing strategic and operational leadership across their international commercial organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, and operating in a highly visible capacity, the successful candidate would be instrumental in driving sales and marketing excellence, accelerating revenue growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s global footprint.
To identify this exceptional leader, our client engaged Sally Hope and Tom Bradley to deliver a confidential, business-critical search. The brief called for a commercially accomplished executive with strong scientific understanding, proven team leadership capability, and a demonstrable track record of driving sustained sales growth within the life sciences sector.
Following a detailed briefing, PIR International conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise, resulting in a longlist of rigorously researched potential candidates. Given the confidential nature of the search, all candidates were required to sign CDAs prior to receiving the full assignment brief, adding an additional layer of complexity to the process. Through a robust evaluation phase — including in-depth assessments and psychometric profiling — PIR International presented a diverse and culturally aligned shortlist of outstanding candidates, ultimately culminating in a highly successful appointment.
Quote by Company Chairperson:
We were extremely pleased by the quality of the candidates provided by PIR. At the final stages we were offered a true choice to make between 2 very different candidates, with differing profiles, focus of expertise, and backgrounds but yet all still meeting the totality of the brief and capable of excelling in the role. PIR helped us assess which of the candidates might ultimately provide the best fit not only for the role but the wider leadership team and company culture. The search was conducted at all stages in complete confidence.
