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Global executive recruitment and board development for emergent and established innovators in the life sciences and technology.
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About us

Without the right people,
a vision remains a dream

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When you’re on the verge of something great, leadership can tip the balance.

Through rigorous objectivity, elevated ethics, and enlightened aggression, we identify and place the most sought-after talent to help dreamers realize their vision.

Specialists in executive recruitment and board development for emergent and established innovators in the life sciences and technology

Comprehensive global network of industry leaders, yielding proprietary market intelligence and unrivaled access across all functions, verticals and industries

Enlightened executive search process informed by principal involvement, a focus on fundamentals, and an enduring commitment to results

Deeply personal practice which manifests in an unequivocal respect for candidates and clients alike

Testimonials

Daphne Koller

We are consistently impressed by Occam's ability to deliver excellent results.

Building a company with a transformative mission requires having the very best people on your team from the very start. That requires a trusted partner who understands both the high-level strategic vision and the details of what it takes to succeed. Occam’s partnership in identifying and recruiting leaders for key positions at insitro has helped us close critical and hard-to-fill roles across scientific and corporate functions. We are consistently impressed by Occam's ability to deliver excellent results, which has enabled our continued growth and evolution.

Daphne Koller

Founder & CEO,

insitro

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Lee Cronin

The firm has been a true partner to Chemify.

My journey as an entrepreneur has begun with Chemify. I met Occam at an inflection point in realizing the dream. The firm has decisively helped me reify my vision and make it an organizational reality. John and Bill know what it takes to recognize and attract top flight talent with the requisite level of imagination. Their practice is unpretentiously cosmopolitan, uncompromisingly ethical, effortlessly generous and meaningfully strategic. The firm has been a true partner to Chemify.

Lee Cronin

Founder & CEO,

Chemify

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Josh Wolfe

Occam has been a great and valued recruiting partner for Lux.

Occam has been a great and valued recruiting partner for Lux. They impress with business moxie, psychological acuity, ruthless objectivity and speed. A team and search firm apart.

Josh Wolfe

Co-Founder & Managing Partner,

Lux Capital

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Clive Meanwell

We trust Bill and his talented team.

Occam stands out in my experience with the search industry in terms of its unrelenting thoughtfulness and commitment to results. At Population Health, we trust Bill and his talented team because of their consistently astute and ethical judgment on people and situations and their enduring commitment to produce mutually beneficial results. And their sense of humor is the icing on the cake.

Clive Meanwell

Chairman & Partner,

Population Health Partners

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Terry-Ann Burrell

They know the biotech world inside and out.

Occam approaches their difficult and delicate task with uncommon, if not unique, respect for the candidate and client alike. They know the biotech world inside and out. A firm of consummate professionals.

Terry-Ann Burrell

Board Member, Recursion

CFO, Beam Therapeutics

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Laksh Aithani

Occam played a pivotal role in the build of CHARM Therapeutics

Occam played a pivotal role in the build of CHARM Therapeutics with the critical placement of our Executive Chairman, Gary Glick.

Laksh Aithani

Founder & CEO

CHARM Therapeutics

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Chris Gibson

Occam has been a formidable recruiting partner for Recursion.

Occam has been a formidable recruiting partner for Recursion. Over the past three years, they have helped us make key additions to the senior executive team and board. The firm has consistently provided a unique blend of nuanced and ethical judgement, tireless and creative effort, and strategic insight in helping us develop a holistic organizational plan as Recursion has evolved.

Chris Gibson

Founder & CEO,

Recursion Pharmaceuticals

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Carol Gallagher

Occam is well-connected with C-suite and board talent.

Occam is well-connected with C-suite and board talent. They brought us great candidates and were very helpful in the vetting and referencing process. They know the life sciences industry well!

Carol Gallagher

Venture Advisor, NEA

Former CEO, Calistoga Pharma

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Doug Melton

The search exercise that Occam developed and led was fluidly interactive.

I observed Bill’s work as the founder and a Board member of Semma. He helped us recruit a very effective Chief Executive Officer. Bastiano Sanna was able to reset the strategy, build the organization and ultimately sell the company to Vertex for almost $1 billion. The search exercise that Occam developed and led was fluidly interactive, intelligent, nuanced and thorough. Among Occam’s strengths, I would highlight the engaged nature and thoughtful listening the Occam team brings to the process.

Doug Melton

Founder, Semma Therapeutics

Xander University Professor

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Frederic Kerrest

Occam is the search firm that matches the entrepreneurial intensity of its clients.

Thorough, tireless, and professional, and they listen. Occam is the search firm that matches the entrepreneurial intensity of its clients. Results delivered with intelligence, urgency and style.

Frederic Kerrest

COO & Co-Founder,

Okta

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Lisa Deschamps

Occam is an extraordinary recruiter.

Occam is an extraordinary recruiter. This special quality comes from their manifest empathy and emotional intelligence as well as procedural rigor. It was they who recruited me into my current role as a first-time CEO at Aviado. In that process, I always felt transparency and concern for me as a person as they assiduously cultivated my candidacy. Subsequently, I engaged Occam in adding a Chairman for my Board. They delivered a formidable result in a nuanced and differentiated fashion.

Lisa Deschamps

CEO,

AviadoBio

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Alex Dickinson

Occam stands apart for their rigorously applied intelligence.

I know Occam well, over time and from two different perspectives. The firm has placed me on two Boards, one small but rapidly growing private diagnostic company, the other a large diversified public CRO. I have also engaged them to recruit two key executives, a CEO and a CCO, for a cancer diagnostic company which I started. Occam stands apart for their rigorously applied intelligence, consistent work ethic and deeply useful understanding of human nature.

Alex Dickinson

Founder & Board Member,

ChromaCode

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Life Sciences

Recruiting at the board level and across the C-suite including CEO, CFO, CBO, COO, CCO, CTO, CPO, Chief Medical Officer, General Counsel, and Head of Regulatory.

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Technology

Placing at the board level and across the C-suite including CEO, COO, CRO, CFO, CPO, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Information Officer, General Counsel and Head of Engineering.

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Venture Capital

Recruiting across the C-suite, General Partners, Executives in Residence, Venture Partners, Principals, General Counsel, and Head of Research.

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Why we're different

Building uncommon teams takes an uncommon edge

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Impeccable reputation

Our enduring legacy in the executive search field speaks to our abilities. No matter how lofty the goal, we strive to deliver high-caliber candidates, honestly evaluated.

Premier network

The marketplace for talent is global and intensely competitive. Our community yields candidates of a rare breed who combine experiential wisdom with entrepreneurial zeal.

Comprehensive and Creative Approach

We augment our robust global connections with tailored research to ensure a complete candidate pool. Additionally, we recruit proven executives as well as rising stars, all of whom are intensely aspirational, think big, and possess the will to shape companies.

Personal Touch

We listen closely with an intent to understand the visionary entrepreneur. Our approach is flexible and tailored to meet each client’s precise requirements.

Enduring commitment

Our ruthless dedication to a project sets us apart. We work with intense focus until you find the candidate who aligns with your objectives.

The Occam Difference

Your Global Executive Search Partner

Occam’s global executive search capabilities extend across continents, delivering an unmatched ability to pinpoint illustrious, uncommon, and entrepreneurial talent worldwide. With a strategic presence in key markets, we leverage our proprietary network to meet clients’ nuanced needs globally. Whether in the Bay Area, Toronto, London, or Kyoto, Occam has the expertise to navigate diverse cultural and business landscapes to deliver leaders who drive growth and innovation.

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Life Sciences Insights

Occam is dedicated to improving conversations about executive recruiting for the life sciences. As we develop our efforts to provide thought leadership, we share more comprehensive analyses and unique perspectives that contribute to meaningful discussions. This initiative aims to assist companies in making strategic and well-informed hiring decisions that align with the demands of today’s complex business environment.

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Are you a specialized life sciences executive recruiter?

We are specialists in recruiting executives and board members for the life sciences but serve a variety of other tech clients as well as venture capital.

What markets does Occam serve?

With associates in New York, San Francisco, London, and Los Angeles, Occam serves clients across Europe the US, and Asia.

How does Occam differ from other global executive recruiters?

Occam is differentiated by its extensive network, comprehensive search process, enduring commitment to ethics, personal approach, and creativity.

What services does Occam provide in global executive search?

Occam provides global executive recruiting, board placement and leadership advisory services.