Years Experience
Specialist Candidates
Clients We Work With
Interviews to Placement
Years Executive Search
We're
Adaptive Life Science
We provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering Medical Device, Diagnostic and Biotech industries in the DACH and US regions.
From Regulatory Affairs and Quality to Clinical R&D, Digital Health and Medical Sales — we place mid-level to C-suite talent trusted by 150+ clients including Sysmex, ThermoFisher, Bausch & Lomb and Fresenius Medical Care.
What We Recruit For
Mid-level to C-suite talent across every Life Science discipline.
Why Choose Adaptive Life Science
360° Client Understanding
We go beyond the job description. By building close relationships with both HR and Hiring Managers, we share insights about role dynamics, team culture and daily tasks — not just benefits.
Deep Market Expertise
With 10+ years in Life Science recruitment and an intimate understanding of DACH regulations, ISO standards, CAPA, and therapeutic areas, we deliver candidates who hit the ground running.
1.2 Interview to Placement
Our rigorous candidate screening and market knowledge means only the most qualified candidates reach interview stage — saving your time and improving your hire quality.
Our Services
Permanent Recruitment
→Build a dedicated team with our Permanent Placement services. We find top talent committed to your long-term success, ensuring stability and growth.
Contract Staffing
→Stay agile with Contract Staffing solutions. Skilled professionals for special projects or peak seasons — without long-term commitments.
Executive Search
→A C-suite Search practice with 20 years' experience building exceptional leadership teams across Medical Device, Biotech and IVD sectors.
RPO
→Embedded talent acquisition teams with 15+ years' international experience. We find and acquire relevant Life Science talent quickly in competitive markets.
Retained Search
→A thorough, personalised search for exceptional leaders who align with your strategic goals and company culture.
M&A Support
→High-level introductions within the mergers and acquisitions arena across niche Life Science market services and technology sectors.
Leadership
The Minds
Behind Adaptive Life Science
David James
Natalie Brennan
Natalie Brennan
Natalie is your go-to person if you have questions regarding invoicing, payroll, or tax affairs. With experience at Citi Bank and HR agencies, she has been our Global Finance Manager for 16 years.
Marek Wierzbicki
Marek Wierzbicki
Marek is an experienced Talent Acquisition expert with 15 years of professional experience across DACH. His passion is to help companies building and growing their internal digital expert teams.
Christian Schinner
Christian Schinner
Christian has a background in HR, Market Research and Business Psychology. Over the past ten years, he has developed a unique network of Tier 1 Marketing, General Management, Data and Product Executives, partnering with some of the fastest growing eCommerce brands, Tech Scale Up's and established SMB's.
Rebecca Stevens
Rebecca Stevens
Rebecca is a specialist recruiter with years of experience hiring talent in Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Clinical, and Quality Management for the Life Science industry.
Owain Withers
Owain Withers
As the director of the SaaS practice, Owain leads on VP, Head of and C-suite hires in the space. He works with firms that range from VC-backed (Seed funding/Series A) to post-IPO/PE owned, across the entire spectrum of SaaS specialisations.
Michele Cerioni
Michele Cerioni
Michele is a Partner specialising in the Language Services, IPMS, and Technology sectors. For over 10 years with Adaptive, he has supported global clients in building high-performing commercial and operational teams. Working across the DACH, Italian, Spanish and U.S. markets, Michele brings deep industry insight and speaks all four languages fluently.
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
Andrew is a leading consultant for the Language Service & Technology Industry. Over the past 6 years, he has helped leading names build strong sales and operational teams across Europe and the US.
David Ostruszka
David Ostruszka
David leads internal AI & Technology at Adaptive Globalization, excelling in designing bespoke technology stacks that enhance the efficiency and speed of the recruitment process.
Justyna Bull
Justyna Bull
Justyna is a Partner specialising in operational roles within Language Services and Technology. With over 10 years at Adaptive, she recruits across the full spectrum of delivery positions—from Specialist Translators and Project Managers to CTO and COO level—helping clients build exceptional teams.
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