Surf Search specializes in life science recruiting in the New York area. As recruiters focused on this niche for many years, we have deep knowledge of life science industries, strong relationships with our partner companies, and an enormous candidate talent pool. We are recognized in the life sciences recruiting industry as recruiters who source and place highly desirable life science candidates across the country.
The Big Apple is still and always will be the most bustling city in the US. Beyond its towering skyscrapers, countless monuments and historical sites, thriving nightlife and its status as a media capital of the world, New York is also a robust job market for the medical care industry. If you can afford the high cost of living, then we recruiters don’t have to work hard to sell you on New York. The greater metro area is home to world-class universities like Columbia, NYU, Barnard and Fordham, countless health care and biotech incubators, and industry-leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Your New York life sciences recruitment team
Trust Surf Search. We have an understanding of the life sciences job market in New York, both from the candidate’s and hiring manager’s perspective. We know how important it is to identify top biotech, healthcare, medical device and pharma talent. Our extensive regional network means top candidates AND top companies. Our detailed screening and interviewing process identifies uniquely qualified candidates who not only excel technically but are also a cultural fit for your company.
Searches we have filled
VP of AI Strategy · New York · Pharmaceuticals
Finding an AI leader who understands drug discovery
Challenge: A large pharmaceutical company wanted to build an AI team for drug discovery. Its recruiters had worked on the VP role for eight months without reaching the right candidates. The hire needed senior drug discovery experience, knowledge of AI applications in pharma and the willingness to work on site full time. The client also wanted someone who could set strategy and still write code when needed.
Solution: We approached AI candidates we already knew through previous relationships. With so few people meeting the requirements, the search depended on sustained conversations about why the opportunity was worth a move.
Timeline: Four months to shortlist; six months to fill.
Result: We filled the VP role and then helped the new leader build the team with machine learning engineers and project managers.
Part of Surf Search’s life sciences recruiting practice.
