Life Science

Expert Team Leader

Hans-Rudolf Zellweger
Managing Partner
DE BORD INTERNATIONAL, Zürich, Switzerland

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The Life Science sector includes the pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, the public health sector and the health authorities.

The Life science sector is facing a major chance in the future since politicians are blaming the industry worldwide for the explosion of healthcare costs. Facts and figures have proven a long time ago, that the cost of drugs and medical devices play a minor role. On the other hand the patent of leading products will expire and a new area of patient treatment will be available and improve the quality of life for most of the patients. This development is not only a big challenge for the Life Science industry, the authorities and the patients, it is also a big challenge for the Executive Search Headhunting - our core business in this important sector. The search for the best fitting people for various positions in the health care sector is increasingly a sensitive issue – for the public and politicians alike.

What skills are needed?

Strong general management skills will be needed to guarantee the growth of the Life Science industry, at fair conditions and for a better quality of life, for all the people concerned. These requirements apply to all specialists like scientists or business developers over marketing or sales people, from all areas. Furthermore it is impossible to imagine people involved without creativity, outstanding performance and the vision of “not only a longer life but a better life quality”. Last but not least local flexibility is among those people a must for their international and national career.

INAC Expert team Life Science

Through our international network INAC, we have a worldwide expertise in this particular area and are a leading partner in this industry. We meet twice a year to exchange our experiences, our strategy and to discuss the worldwide trend in the healthcare sector. These regular meetings are very important and have a strong influence on our business. We never recommend INAC partners to one of our clients if we do not know him very well. This is an important factor for a successful international search and for a strong, lasting business relationship.

Focus areas

The INAC Life Science Expert team covers the search of all management and specialized positions worldwide and every partner contributes with his local expertise and strengths.