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Scaling pioneer-led biotechs from early discovery to clinical proof-of-concept, professionalising C-suites, and managing critical founder transitions.

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Vaccine development image representing universal mRNA influenza vaccines moving into Phase III registration trials.

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20 May 2026

Universal seasonal flu vaccines are entering late-stage trials. Discover the regulatory affairs leaders needed to navigate these international registration programmes.

Drug delivery platform image representing exosome-based therapeutics reaching clinical trial milestones.

Directing drug delivery to targeted tissues remains a major challenge. Sourcing translational scientists specialised in exosome engineering is critical to pipeline validation.

Scaling pioneer-led biotechs from early discovery to clinical proof-of-concept, professionalising C-suites, and managing critical founder transitions.

Securing elite commercial and clinical leaders specialised in targeted therapeutics, orphan drugs, and complex global regulatory approvals.

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Oncology clinical development image representing KRAS G12C inhibitor progression in pancreatic cancer.

The clinical validation of next-generation oncology therapeutics brings hope to difficult-to-treat cancers. Sourcing medical directors specialised in solid tumours is critical.

Metabolic therapy image representing oral GLP-1 therapeutics and the next frontier in obesity care.

The shift from injectable to oral GLP-1 formulations is transforming the metabolic sector. Discover the commercialisation capabilities required to lead these multi-billion pound launches.

Securing elite commercial and clinical leaders specialised in targeted therapeutics, orphan drugs, and complex global regulatory approvals.

Repositioning contract developers and service providers as high-value strategic partners through specialised operational and scientific leadership.

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Pharmaceutical manufacturing image representing onshoring of active pharmaceutical ingredient supply chains in Western Europe.

Supply chain vulnerabilities are driving European initiatives to repatriate API production. Discover the manufacturing leaders needed to run highly automated production sites.

Regulatory affairs image representing harmonised European frameworks for life sciences market access.

The adoption of remote monitoring in clinical-stage research has driven regulators to update trial standards. We discuss the implications for clinical operations directors.

Repositioning contract developers and service providers as high-value strategic partners through specialised operational and scientific leadership.

Placing battle-tested, execution-oriented executives to drive capital efficiency, accelerate commercial milestones, and maximise portfolio value.

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Conceptual life sciences finance image representing public market valuation recovery for biotechnology companies.

As generalist investors return to life sciences, public boards must professionalise to meet heightened compliance and disclosure standards.

Conceptual regulatory image representing FDA priority review vouchers accelerating orphan drug market access.

Utilising priority vouchers can shorten regulatory timelines to under two months. We assess how investment partners evaluate the strategic value of regulatory assets.

Placing battle-tested, execution-oriented executives to drive capital efficiency, accelerate commercial milestones, and maximise portfolio value.

Recruiting digital-native leaders to navigate the intersection of clinical validation, regulatory frameworks, and AI-enabled healthcare platforms.

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Data-led clinical trial image representing artificial intelligence used to stratify patients for more efficient enrolment.

Using machine learning to identify responsive trial participants reduces patient drop-out and de-risks development timelines. We explore the data-fluent leaders driving this shift.

Data and evidence image representing synthetic control arms using real-world evidence in clinical development.

Integrating digital twin placebo groups can dramatically reduce clinical trial timelines. We outline the data-fluent biostatistics leadership required to secure regulatory sign-off.

Recruiting digital-native leaders to navigate the intersection of clinical validation, regulatory frameworks, and AI-enabled healthcare platforms.

Sourcing specialised leadership to accelerate the clinical development, regulatory approval, and commercial scaling of complex diagnostic systems.

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Conceptual companion diagnostics image representing biomarker-led clinical trial design and risk reduction.

Integrating biomarkers early in drug development improves patient stratification and trial success. Sourcing diagnostic leaders who understand drug-diagnostic co-development is key.

Conceptual diagnostics image representing decentralised home-based testing and leadership required for clinical scale-up.

Rapid diagnostic platforms are shifting healthcare delivery from clinics to patient homes. We explore the commercial leadership needed to scale these diagnostic systems globally.

Sourcing specialised leadership to accelerate the clinical development, regulatory approval, and commercial scaling of complex diagnostic systems.

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RSA Consulting Ltd & RSA Interims Ltd

The Gate House, Fretherne Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire, AL8 6NS

+44 (0) 203 818 8820

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Germany

RSA Consulting GmbH

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 112

60486 Frankfurt

+49 69 667741-470

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Represented by Nicholas D. Stephens, Kristian Juergensen


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Switzerland

RSA AG

Hochbergerstrasse 70

4057 Basel

+41 61 563 0188

hq@thersagroup.com


Represented by Nicholas D. Stephens, Kristian Juergensen, Peter Dahinden


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Singapore

The RSA Group Pte.Ltd

808 French Road

Kitchener Complex 

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Singapore 200808

+65 6 294 4588,

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Nicholas D. Stephens EA Registration Number: R1107308.

The RSA Group operates through RSA (Holdings) Ltd and its subsidiaries; RSA Consulting Ltd , RSA Interims Ltd , both registered in England and Wales and RSA Consulting GmbH, RSA AG and The RSA Group Pte.Ltd. Registered Office for RSA Holding is: The Gate House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NS. The RSA Group is a premier global executive search, interim / fractional leadership and advisory firm specialising exclusively in the Life Sciences sector, dedicated to uniting leadership with innovation-driven organisations to accelerate the discovery and delivery of therapies. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in full compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.