Strategic focus on sector expertise boosts growth and client success in driving innovation, business transformation and social impact
Nick Bellwood has a 20-year career in life sciences executive search, specialising in leadership roles within healthcare and life sciences innovation. His deep knowledge of technical, scientific and medical fields, combined with a strategic approach to talent placement, enables clients to address key industry challenges with transformative leadership. Nick’s successful placements in C-suite roles contribute significantly to advancements in life sciences and healthcare.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience in executive search specialising in life science innovation, from research/discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization of novel medical and therapeutic products
- Senior leadership recruitment in life sciences including C-level roles such as Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer as well as global functional leadership
- Extensive experience across functions in the innovation value chain, including research, translational, clinical, regulatory, process development and manufacturing
- Expertise in leadership assessment and development as well as interim management solutions
- Experience working with clients across the U.S., Europe and China
Business Expertise
- Vice President Executive Search at a global executive search and recruitment firm specialising in life sciences; Executive Leadership Team, permanent member
- Vice President - Global at an international search consultancy focused on life sciences; earlier roles included Managing Director, Europe; Senior Principal Consultant/Director of Operations, Europe; Principal Consultant and Senior Consultant
Additional Expertise
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
- Devices and Diagnostics
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- BSc in psychology (Hons) from Reading University
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