Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Recruiters
Niche Expertise, Making the Impossible, Possible
Areas of Expertise
Leaders in Industry
Leading nationwide pharmaceutical recruiters. Our pharmaceutical practice is an extremely niche recruitment area in an ever-changing industry. We focus on mid- to senior-level executives that support both the Commercial and R & D /Clinical areas for pharmaceutical manufacturers and consulting / vendors / suppliers. At Smith Hanley, we are specialized recruiters who take on hard-to-fill roles.Pride
We take pride in understanding specific requirements for each position and the ability to identify leaders in their expert functional areas. We DO NOT take searches outside our area of expertise. Our operation, with over 53 years of combined experience, has an outstanding network and pool of candidates that allow us to target the right fit for our clients and applicants.Results
Our focused area of recruitment supports:
- Biostatistics & Clinical R&D
- Market Research, Competitive Intelligence
- Commercial Analytics
- Pharmaceutical Sales
Our team is extremely proud as the relationships we have developed with our candidates that have developed into new clients and vice versa. Our group is dedicated to taking the time to understand the specific requirements and soft skills needed for the roles. It is only through our complete understanding of the industry and our clients’ openings that our team confidently finds the right match – and when that happens, everyone wins.
All inquiries to Eda Zullo at ezullo@smithhanley.com or 203-319-4309.
BioPharma Areas of Expertise
Commercial Analytics Careers
- Brand Analytics
- Forecasting
- Data Science
- Data Management
- Sales Analytics
- Advanced Analytics
Sales and Marketing Careers
- C-Suite
- Sales Leaders
- Sales Reps
- Salesforce Expansion
- Marketing
Market Research Careers
- Pricing Research
- Competitive & Market Intelligence
- Commercialization Research
- Social Listening
- Market Access
- Patient & Physician Research
Clinical Careers
- Biostatistics
- Statistical Programming
- HEOR
- Medical Affairs & MSLs
Our Pharma Biotech Recruiters
Eda Zullo
Principal
Division: Pharmaceutical Commercial Analytics
Eda joined Smith Hanley in 2000 and recruits commercial analytic professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, and healthcare industries. She is focused on placing data science, marketing science, sales analytics, forecasting and data management specialists. “Eda has a tremendous understanding of our hiring needs, she not only understands the job requirements – but the ‘soft skills’ as they are just as important. It is a real partnership. She has placed most our group here, Eda is the BEST of the BEST!!”
Before joining Smith Hanley, Eda spent more than twenty years in the nonprofit sector with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as a tri-state sales and marketing professional. She holds a BA in Sociology from Rosemont College.
Nihar Parikh
Executive Recruiter
Division: Biostatistics, Clinical & Medical Affairs
Nihar specializes in the clinical domain and works across biostatistics, clinical trials/research, data management, health economics/RWE, medical affairs, statistical programming, and other R&D areas within pharma and biotech. He has more than ten years of recruiting experience and attributes his success to the ability to build good relationships, listen attentively, be proactive, continuously self-improve, and show empathy. Nihar plans to carry Smith Hanley’s stellar reputation in the pharma business for many years to come. Outside of work, Nihar likes to spend his time following Chicago sports, travel, podcasts, yoga, golf, and investing.
Nancy Victoria Ragonese
Principal
Division: BioPharma Sales & Marketing
BioPharma sales and marketing executive recruiter and principal at Smith Hanley Associates specializing in confidential and executive level searches, combining a "white glove" recruiting service with an HR business partner background and over 15 years work experience in the biopharma industry. Specializing in placing sales and marketing leaders, building out mid to start-up biopharma salesforces, the placement of C-level leaders all predominantly in oncology, immunology, rare and orphan diseases, hospital, institutional and specialty areas.
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