New York, NY – October 6, 2025 – Occam Global, a leading international executive search and leadership advisory firm, today released its third quarter 2025 executive hiring report, highlighting key placements and emerging trends shaping leadership in the life sciences sector.
“In Q3, we saw life sciences companies continue to hire strategically, with a focus on roles that accelerate clinical development and strengthen commercial readiness. Demand for talent in regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and biostatistics remained high. At the same time, commercial leadership searches picked up as companies prepare for late-stage launches,” said William Holodnak, Founder & CEO of Occam Global. “At the same time, investors and boards are pressing for efficiency, so we’re seeing organizations streamline senior teams and look for leaders who can do more with less. The market remains competitive for specialized talent, but companies are being more disciplined in aligning hires to near-term value creation.”
As a trusted partner in executive recruiting, board development, and leadership advisory, Occam Global delivers elite talent across biotech, technology, and venture capital. The firm is widely recognized for its deep sector expertise, ethical leadership standards, and ability to connect visionary executives with high-impact opportunities.
Notable Executive Placements | Q3 2025
- Doug Williams, PhD, and Adam Craig, MD, PhD – appointed to the board of eGenesis
- Kim Blackwell, MD – appointed to the board of CHARM Therapeutics
- Troy Lionberger, PhD – appointed Chief Business Officer, A-Alpha Bio
Recent Thought Leadership
- Business of Biotech (via Life Science Leader): How to Hire and Build a Winning Executive Team with Occam Global’s Bill Holodnak
- Life Sciences 360 Podcast: VC Money Tight? Here’s How Startups Still Land Top Talent (2025)
Industry Engagement
- Life Science Cares: Occam Global was proud to sponsor the Fall Gathering with HSBC – Life Science Cares Event Photos
- Interview with Najat Khan, PhD – Chief R&D Officer, CCO & Board Member at Recursion: Najat Khan Interview
With deep expertise in C-suite and board-level searches, Occam Global places CEOs, CFOs, CBOs, COOs, CMOs, CTOs, CPOs, General Counsel, and regulatory leaders in both emerging and established life sciences organizations worldwide. The firm’s leadership team is deeply embedded in the industry and committed to building the next generation of transformative biotech leadership.
About Occam Global
Occam Global is a global life science executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to building management teams for innovative companies in the biotech, techbio, life sciences, and venture capital sectors. Trusted by entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations, Occam Global is the premier partner for executive search and recruitment in the life sciences. Our success is rooted in establishing trust, cultivating and valuing relationships, and committing to serve as forthright and good-humored partners in realizing extraordinary ambitions. To learn more, visit www.occam-global.com.
