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Our Retained Executive Search Process

At Clark Executive Search, we specialize in helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies find top talent. Because we are a small recruiting firm, our clients work with the same consultant for the entire search process.

1. We begin the search process by having an overview phone conversation with the client about their needs and the best strategy for meeting these needs. We will discuss whether an on site visit is necessary or whether the information needed to begin the search can be had from conference calls with the client. Generally, this is determined based on the level of the search and whether the client is old or new. Whatever fact-finding method is decided upon we will work closely with the client to learn as much as possible about the company and the position.

2. Next, a position specification is written which includes all the information we gathered either by phone or on site. This document describes the client's background, the responsibilities, goals, and challenges of the position as well as the competencies required by the candidate. Again, depending on the level of the search, there are times when such a full-blown position specification is not necessary and the position description provided by the client suffices.


3. The candidate-sourcing phase of the search consists of numerous calls and emails to people in our large database as well as to individuals discovered by an in-house researcher.

4. We next match the candidates against the competencies of the position description and start to interview the likely prospects in greater depth. These interviews are conducted by phone and/or in person depending on the complexity and level of the search. Whether to interview the candidates in person or not has been decided during our initial conversation with the client.

5. After a thorough evaluation the candidates are presented to the client in the form of a written report that includes the candidate's complete background, a resume or Curriculum Vitae, and a salary history. In addition, we will include our analysis of the candidate's strengths, weaknesses and fit for the position.

6. After the client interviews the candidates and narrows the search to one or two finalists we will start the referencing. We take reference checking very seriously and will do as many references as it takes to get a clear picture of the candidate.   We write a detailed written reference report, which includes nearly the whole conversation we had with the reference. These reports are often 5-7 pages long.

7. During the offer stage we are available to help with any negotiations as needed. We are the bridge between the candidate and the client. We also act as a sounding board to the candidate during this often very stressful time.

8. After a candidate accepts an offer we stay in contact with the candidate throughout the transition from the old company to the new. We do follow-up interviews often for years because we care about the candidates and their happiness.

To learn more about our services, view our candidates recruited and areas recruited pages or contact us today.



Clark Executive Search is a retained executive search firm recruiting senior talent
for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

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