Biotech & Pharma
Discovery, clinical development and medical affairs leadership for emerging biotech and established pharmaceutical organisations.
- R&D and Translational Science
- Clinical Development & Medical Affairs
Specialist Executive Search
Connecting Visionary Talent with Pioneering Lifesciences.
VIAX PARTNERS is a dedicated search partner to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare leadership communities — pairing deep sector fluency with a rigorous, confidential approach to identifying the people who move science forward.
- Partner-led search
- Sector-native networks
- Confidential by default
Partnering for Success
Warranting Excellence — in every mandate we undertake.
Sectors
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- In-Vitro Diagnostics
- Digital Health
- CRO & CDMO
- Cell & Gene Therapy
Our Expertise
Four disciplines. One standard of precision.
We concentrate on the functions where the life-sciences talent market is fiercest and the cost of a mis-hire is highest. Focus is what allows us to know the names before the brief arrives.
Medical Devices
Engineering, quality and commercial talent across medtech, diagnostics and connected-health platforms.
- Design, Quality & Operations
- Market Access & Commercial
Regulatory Affairs
Navigating evolving approval frameworks with professionals who have carried the submissions themselves.
- Global Strategy & Submissions
- Quality Systems & Compliance
Healthcare Executive Search
Board, C-suite and senior functional appointments for organisations at inflection points of growth.
- Board & C-Suite Appointments
- Succession & Leadership Advisory
Partner-led, always
Every mandate is run by a partner — never delegated away.
Why VIAX
Three advantages that change the outcome of a search.
Executive hiring in the life sciences is not a volume business. It rewards those who understand the science, the regulatory context and the commercial reality behind each role — and who can reach the people who are not looking.
01
Industry Insider Expertise
Our consultants have worked within and alongside the sector — in laboratories, regulatory functions and commercial organisations. We speak the language of your scientific and technical leaders, so a brief is understood the first time and shortlists arrive calibrated, not generic.
02
Strategic Alignment
We hire for the company you are becoming, not only the role you are filling. Each engagement begins with your programme timelines, funding runway and organisational design — so the appointment still fits at the next stage of growth, not just at the offer stage.
03
GBA & Global Expansion Gateway
Empowering Mainland biotech and med-tech innovators to establish global footprints via Hong Kong. We bridge the talent gap between East and West, securing bilingual scientific leaders, global clinical trial experts, and international regulatory talent required for your global market access.
Our Method
A disciplined path from brief to appointment.
Step One
Discovery & Calibration
A structured briefing with your leadership team to define the mandate, the success profile, the scientific and regulatory context, and the non-negotiables.
Step Two
Market Mapping & Approach
Full landscape mapping of the relevant talent pools, followed by direct, discrete approaches to individuals who are not actively on the market.
Step Three
Selection & Integration
Assessed shortlists, interview stewardship, offer negotiation and onboarding support — including support through notice periods and counter-offers.
Built for the mandates where precision matters most.
Partnering for Success, Warranting Excellence.
Confidential by Default
Sensitive mandates and candidate identities are protected with absolute discretion at every stage.
Responsive Engagement
Direct access to the partner running your search, with clear milestones and honest progress reporting.
Candidate Stewardship
Talent is treated as a long-term relationship — including the professionals we advise not to move.
Global Reach, Local Nuance
Cross-border search capability delivered with an understanding of regional regulatory and cultural context.
Start a Conversation
Tell us who you need to find.
Share the shape of your requirement and a partner will respond personally — usually within one business day. All enquiries are handled in strict confidence.
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Serving clients across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
Candidates
Confidential Introductions
We welcome approaches from senior life-sciences professionals at any time.