LifeSci Search Expands Talent Solutions with the Acquisition of LifeSci Associates

NEW YORK, September 9, 2025 – LifeSci Search, a leading global executive search firm serving the life sciences industry, today announced the acquisition of LifeSci Associates. This strategic move enhances the firm’s ability to deliver comprehensive leadership solutions across every stage of a company’s development.

With this expanded offering, life sciences companies can now engage fractional executives or interim leaders to drive growth, manage change, or guide transitions, and shift to full-time C-level, SVP, VP, and Board placements as their organizational needs evolve.

“At a time when life sciences companies are expected to do more with less, adaptable talent models are critical,” said Erin Crider, Chief Operating Officer of LifeSci Search. “This integration gives clients one partner they can rely on for leadership at every stage, while they remain focused on advancing science.”

As part of the integration and continued growth, LifeSci Search has aligned its leadership team. Zach Charles has been appointed Head of Search, partnering with Managing Director Rahil Hanif to oversee the firm’s search practice. Erin Crider will continue in her role as Chief Operating Officer.

“Clients want continuity in their leadership partners,” said Zach Charles, Head of Search. “By bringing executive search and fractional services together, we’re giving companies one trusted resource that can support them through every stage, from fractional executives who meet today’s needs to permanent leaders who drive long-term growth.”

With Associates now part of LifeSci Search, clients benefit from one partner, expanded solutions, and a forward-looking model designed to support innovation and growth in the industry.

About LifeSci Search

LifeSci Search is a global executive search firm dedicated to the life sciences sector. The firm places leaders at the C-suite, senior executive, and Board levels across corporate, commercial, R&D, medical, and regulatory functions, and also supports private equity and venture capital platforms. As part of LifeSci Partners, LifeSci Search offers clients access to deep industry insights and relationships that enhance every search. With the addition of fractional services, the firm now offers a comprehensive range of talent solutions to help life sciences companies drive growth, manage change, and scale effectively.