46+ years of data-driven due diligence, deep sector expertise, and global life science networks - focused on the people who drive value.
40+ Years Experience
Because Talent Matters
Every touchpoint with our clients, candidates, partners and colleagues should be a moment of delight…
Our marketing collateral should speak of quality and demonstrate the added value we create. Documents should be thought-provoking, clear and insightful, and our employer brand irresistible.
Above all, the quality of our proposals, delivery and follow-up care should leave all of our stakeholders wanting more.
We will achieve this through a relentless pursuit of our "No Coffee Rings" philosophy. Clients will wonder why they ever considered working with anyone else and we will thrive, grow and become the best team in our market.
Nick Stephens
Executive Chairman
The RSA Group
Sectors & Industries
Biotech
Seed to IPO & Beyond
Build your board and executive leadership to drive your organisation through each critical inflection point.
Board Composition
Proactively manage the shape of your board to satisfy the needs of the company and its investors.
Founder Transition
Expert management of the delicate evolution from visionary founders to experienced industry leaders.
Speciality Pharma
Portfolio Growth
Delivering leadership to drive growth for speciality pharma businesses.
Asset Maximisation
Expertise in extracting peak commercial value from highly specialised portfolios
Lifecycle Optimisation
Navigation of mature pharmaceutical brands to defend market share and uncover new opportunities.
CDMO / Pharma Services
Strategic Value Creation
Delivering the expertise that drives results in outsourced pharma services.
Innovation Partnerships
Leadership that shifts operations from commoditised models into innovation partnerships.
Margin Expansion
Commercially minded executives who drive EBITDA and optimise international supply chains.
PE & VC Backed Growth
Value Creation
Secure proven operators who de-risk capital deployment and drive successful exits.
Capital Efficiency
Find leaders focused on driving value and hitting milestones in high-growth environments.
Effective Boards
Ensuring your board has the knowledge, network and know-how to succeed.
Digital Health
Data-Driven Disruption
Bridge the gap between data science and healthcare delivery with executives who pioneer AI-enabled platforms in complex regulatory environments.
AI Integration
Leaders who deliver AI adoption to drive your business strategy.
Platform Pioneer
Navigation through regulatory grey zones of software in medical devices and digital therapeutics.
Diagnostics
Global Commercial Execution
Fill the gap between innovation and the market with leadership that gets results.
Market Entry
Leadership capable of navigating heavily regulated commercialisation strategies across complex global geographies.
Information That Enables
Maximising the value of businesses involved in the prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, screening and treatment of disease.
Our Team
Expert Knowledge,
Delivered Personally
Nick Stephens
Nick Stephens is our Executive Chairman. He pioneered our unique Data Driven Due Diligence® methodology; with the goal of minimising risk and maximising upside when building and developing boards and executive leadership teams. For four decades, he and his team at RSA have helped build hundreds of companies, bringing new therapies to patients everywhere. His daily conversations with industry leaders across the world have brought him unique insights into what works where; perhaps more importantly – what will add risk.
Jo Pisani
Jo Pisani is a management consultant and Chartered Engineer with three decades of senior commercial experience. After graduating in Physics from Bristol University, she began her career at BP, later spending eight years at SmithKline Beecham (now GSK) and holding a senior strategy role at Booz Allen Hamilton. Until 2019, Jo was a partner at PwC Strategy, leading the 500-person UK Pharma and Life Sciences practice.
Graham Kilby
Graham Kilbey is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in corporate tax. He spent 25 years at KPMG advising major international companies—including Tesco, Sky, and Alliance Boots—and acted as an expert witness for HMRC. Graham was the original advisor to Roger Stephens Associates when it was founded in 1981, joining the Board in 2001. He also serves as a non-executive director of Capital Physio and a trustee director for the Arcadia pension scheme.
Kristian Jürgensen
Kristian Jürgensen returned to RSA as Managing Partner in May 2019, progressing to Chief Commercial Officer and Board member in December 2019. Based across Frankfurt, Basel, and London, he ensures all organisational functions align to meet strategic commercial objectives and drive growth. Listening closely to clients, Kristian champions continuous process improvement to ensure exceptional service. He brings over 18 years of consulting experience, including roles as Partner at two global Executive Search firms.
Matt Ryans
Matt Ryans joined The RSA Group in 2021 as CFO. With over 20 years’ experience supporting growing businesses, he works directly with boards to develop growth strategies and analyse performance. His expertise in professional services and the life sciences sector is key to helping RSA navigate its ongoing global expansion.
Dr Andy Theodorou
Dr Andy Theodorou, Partner, combines a research background in neuropharmacology with over 20 years of global executive search experience. He places senior executives across all life sciences functions—from discovery R&D to commercial management—specialising in data sciences, bioinformatics, and market access. His deep expertise in oncology and neuroscience has built a vast global network. He holds a BSc and PhD in Pharmacology and is a member of the British Pharmacological Society.
Ollie Stephens
Ollie Stephens is part of our Talent Acquisition team, supporting global assignments and providing essential market intelligence for both consultants and clients. His diligent, inquiring approach is invaluable to our in-depth research and analysis processes. Ollie holds a First-Class Honours degree in Sociology and Social Policy, and a master’s in Social Research, specialising in Drug Policy. Having previously held leadership and research roles at university, he is focused on learning from top life science leaders through RSA's assignments and projects.
Stephen Paul
Stephen Paul joined RSA after many years as a business professional and leader. He successfully built, managed, and sold his own businesses before transitioning to executive search. Throughout his career, Stephen has developed a deep understanding of client objectives and processes to facilitate successful outcomes. Based in Spain, he brings a valuable European perspective and commercial expertise to our Talent Acquisition team.
Nikki Paul
Nikki Paul joined the RSA team in 2021 as a researcher; since then, she has proven to be an asset to our process across multiple searches. She has had a range of senior administrative roles in various companies including a London Publishing House, a law firm, and even a new entrant to the energy supply market; giving her a diverse range of skills across several area. Now, she’s enjoying putting these experiences to use within our business.
Lois Stephens
Lois Stephens has over 30 years’ experience in executive support across sectors including private banking, recruitment, and IT. Known for her professionalism and efficiency, she provides meticulous administrative, travel, and diary support to the Executive Chairman and Board to help deliver their strategic and operational objectives.
Clara Schäfer
Clara Schäfer is the foundation of our German and Swiss office. As Executive Assistant, she handles much of our European based communications and administration. She works closely with our London Office maintaining consistency across logistical and financial systems processes between RSA’s global offices. Clara also helps with our German and Swiss focused client documentation as well as supporting with Market Intelligence and the Interim side of our business.
Sarah Hinchliffe
Sarah Hinchliffe initially joined Roger Stephens & Associates in 1994, where she developed training programmes, coordinated marketing, and implemented SOPs. After working as PA to the Head of Finance at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) and PA to the Managing Partner at McLagan Partners, she re-joined The RSA Group in 2005 where she has since served as a Senior Project Assistant.
Dave Hart
David Hart joined RSA in June 2017 to support our finance operations. He has 30 years’ experience working in finance, most recently as a Finance Manager at Claude Lyons Limited, where he reported directly to directors and shareholders. His expertise includes rationalising internal finance systems and administering payroll and company pension schemes.
