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Leading Executive Search for Pharma & Life Sciences | Parsity Group

Tom Foster

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CEO Confidence Wavers in 2025: What Parsity Group Makes of the Latest Deloitte Findings

Recent findings from the Spring 2025 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey reveal a significant shift in sentiment among global business leaders. In a climate marked by economic volatility, policy shifts, and geopolitical unrest, CEO confidence has taken a noticeable hit. As a specialist executive search partner, Parsity Group is paying close attention to what these insights mean

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Succession Planning in a Hybrid Work Era: How to Develop Future Leaders Remotely

Hybrid and remote working has reshaped how businesses operate, bringing both opportunities and challenges for succession planning. Identifying and nurturing future leaders remotely has become a strategic priority as organisations adapt to new work models. According to a 2024 report by Deloitte, 63% of companies now consider remote leadership development a key focus in their

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Feeling Isolated at the Top? Why Community Is Key for CEO Mental Health

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, with this year’s theme of ‘Community’. Despite their positions of power, CEO’s can often feel isolated, bearing the weight of organisational success on their shoulders without a strong network of support. This article focuses on how building a sense of community for CEO’s can be

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Why the Executive Hiring Experience Is a Mirror of Your Organisation

The hiring experience is not just a recruitment process—it’s a direct reflection of how your organisation operates. From initial outreach to the final offer, every step in the executive hiring journey sends a signal to the candidate about your culture, values, and internal alignment. At Parsity Group, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-managed executive search

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How to Avoid Losing Top Pharmaceutical Executives at the Offer Negotiation Stage

Securing top pharmaceutical leadership talent is a critical priority, but losing candidates during the offer negotiation process is an all-too-common pitfall. To avoid this, partnering with a specialist executive search firm can be a game-changer. With deep expertise in executive search for pharmaceutical leaders, search firms ensure that companies not only attract the best talent

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Could the Best Pharma Leaders Come from Outside the Industry?

In the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, organisations are under increasing pressure to innovate, accelerate time to market, and embrace digital transformation. Yet, many still default to hiring executive leaders exclusively from within the industry. While sector-specific experience has obvious value, this traditional approach could limit progress. Pharma leaders who are open to broadening their

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Agile Leadership in Pharma: Why Adaptability is the New Competitive Edge

In an industry defined by constant change, be it in regulation, innovation, or global health demands, agility in leadership is no longer optional. For pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations, the ability to move quickly, adapt strategically, and lead with resilience is a fundamental requirement of successful executive leadership. According to a McKinsey report, organisations with

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Unconscious bias

Unconscious Bias in Executive Hiring: How to Recognise and Overcome It

Hiring a senior leader is one of the most important choices a business can make. The correct leader may establish the path for long-term success, foster innovation, and mold the organisation’s culture. However, the process of selecting a senior executive is not always as objective as we believe. Unconscious bias, which involves deeply ingrained preferences

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Global Executive Search – Hiring Across Borders

Securing top-tier executive talent across borders presents unique challenges, particularly within the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry. With many organisations having a global presence, it is necessary to have high-performing leaders across multiple regions. However, navigating cultural nuances, legal complexities, and relocation logistics requires a strategic approach to ensure successful placements.​ In this article, we

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