Life Science Recruitment

Great Science
Deserves Great People

The specialist recruitment partner for Life Sciences organisations worldwide.

What We Do

Specialist services for Life Science Clients

Retained Search

Deep-dive mandates for senior and critical hires, handled exclusively with dedicated resource and full market mapping.

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Contingent Recruitment

Fast, focused placement for specialist roles where speed and precision matter.

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Interim Recruitment

Rapid deployment of experienced interim leaders and specialists to bridge gaps and drive programmes forward.

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Recruitment as a Service

An embedded, scalable recruitment solution that operates as an extension of your internal talent team.

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Our Process

A disciplined approach
to every mandate

1

Deep Search

We map the entire addressable talent universe — not just the visible market — identifying candidates who aren't looking but should be.

2

Scientific Assessment

Our consultants are former scientists and clinicians. We assess technical depth alongside leadership capability with genuine domain fluency.

3

Cultural Match

Beyond skills and experience — we align values, leadership style and organisational stage to maximise long-term retention and impact.

4

Successful Placement

We don't disappear at offer stage. Onboarding support, 12-month follow-through and a placement guarantee underpin every engagement.

44+ Countries we've delivered projects in
96% Placement retention beyond 12 months
15 Languages spoken fluently
99% Client retention
3 wks Average shortlist delivered
Thought Leadership

Publications & Speaking Events

Morgan Prestwich consultants are recognised voices in global Life Sciences — contributing to industry publications, advising government bodies, and speaking at leading international conferences.

Our Philosophy

Building a better
Life Sciences industry

We believe great science is powered by great people. Our consultants are experienced recruiters, some with industry experience, we pride ourselves on being market leading experts.

When we assess a candidate, we don't just review a CV — we understand, analyse and interview with purpose, to ensure we deliver the best shortlist for our clients' needs. That depth of insight is what makes the difference between a good hire and a transformative one.

Deep domain expertise.

Proprietary networks built over decades across every therapeutic area.

Rigorous assessment frameworks designed specifically for Biotechs, MedTech, CDMOs & Digital Health clients.

The Team

Meet the people
behind the practice

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Greg Bell

Founder & CEO

Greg founded Morgan Prestwich with a vision to build the most trusted executive search partner in Life Sciences. With deep sector expertise and a global network, he has placed C-suite and VP-level leaders across biotech, MedTech and CDMO.

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Sean Morgan-Jones

Partner

Sean brings extensive experience across retained executive search in pharmaceutical and biotech. His client relationships span the UK, US and EU, with a particular focus on commercial and operational leadership.

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Donna Duley

Director of Finance & Operations

Donna oversees the financial and operational infrastructure of Morgan Prestwich, bringing rigorous discipline to ensure the firm runs with the same precision it applies to candidate assessment.

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Cara Baker

Consultant

Cara specialises in specialist and mid-level placement across clinical development and regulatory affairs, combining strong candidate relationships with a thorough understanding of her clients' hiring needs.

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Stuart Gilboy

Senior Consultant

Stuart focuses on commercial and market access roles across biotech and pharma, with a track record of delivering high-quality shortlists at speed across multiple European markets.

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Global Reach

Operating in 44+ countries worldwide

From our regional offices in US, UK & EU, we serve Life Sciences clients across every major global market — placing leaders who drive breakthroughs from Cambridge to California, from Singapore to São Paulo.

North America
Europe
Middle East
Asia-Pacific
South America
Trusted by our clients (a selection)

Trusted by our clients

Abcam
Adaptimmune
Affimed
Agenus
Aimmune
Akeso
Alector
Allogene
ALX Oncology
Aprea Therapeutics
Arcus Biosciences
Argenx
Artios Pharma
Asana BioSciences
Atara Biotherapeutics
Bicycle Therapeutics
BioAtla
Biohaven
Blueprint Medicines
Cellenkos
Century Therapeutics
Chimagen
Compass Pathways
Corvus Pharmaceuticals
CytomX Therapeutics
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Erasca
Exelixis
Fate Therapeutics
FLJ Biosciences
G1 Therapeutics
Genmab
Gossamer Bio
Harpoon Therapeutics
Hookipa Biotech
Igenica Biotherapeutics
IGM Biosciences
Immunomedics
Immunovant
Imvax
Inhibrx
Inhibrx Biosciences
Iovance Biotherapeutics
iTeos Therapeutics
Janux Therapeutics
Jounce Therapeutics
Karuna Therapeutics
Keros Therapeutics
Kymera Therapeutics
Larimar Therapeutics
Lentigen Technology
Lexeo Therapeutics
Lykan Bioscience
MacroGenics
Merus
Molecular Templates
Monte Rosa Therapeutics
Mustang Bio
Myovant Sciences
Neon Therapeutics
NextCure
NGM Biopharmaceuticals
Nkarta
Nurix Therapeutics
Oncternal Therapeutics
Passage Bio
Phibro Animal Health
PMV Pharmaceuticals
Prelude Therapeutics
ProQR Therapeutics
Protagonist Therapeutics
PTC Therapeutics
Rallybio
Relay Therapeutics
Scholar Rock
Seagen
Skyhawk Therapeutics
Sophia Genetics
Springworks Therapeutics
Sutro Biopharma
Syndax Pharmaceuticals
Tenax Therapeutics
Turning Point Therapeutics
Unum Therapeutics
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Vividion Therapeutics
Werewolf Therapeutics
Xilio Therapeutics
Y-mAbs Therapeutics
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