General Manager Commercial

Are you a well-connected life sciences leader with a passion for business development, executive search, and building something from the ground up?

An exciting opportunity is available for an entrepreneurial General Commercial Manage r to establish and grow a professional search and talent solutions practice in the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle region. This is a founding leadership role for someone who already has strong relationships within the local life sciences ecosystem and is ready to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy across the Raleigh-Durham life sciences market
• Build and manage relationships with biotech, biopharma, CDMO, medical device, diagnostics, and advanced therapy organizations
• Drive new business development and secure executive and professional search engagements
• Lead retained and contingency recruitment projects from client consultation through successful placement
• Advise clients on talent strategy, compensation trends, organizational design, and hiring market intelligence
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking forums
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a local team as the operation expands
• Collaborate with regional and international teams on cross-border talent initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Established network within the Raleigh-Durham / Research Triangle life sciences community
• Proven success in executive search, recruitment, talent advisory, or professional services
• Strong business development and client acquisition track record
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building markets, territories, practices, or business units
• Relationships across leading universities, research institutions, and industry organizations
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills
• Fluent English required
• Spanish language skills are highly valued

Ideal Background

• Executive search, staffing, consulting, talent advisory, or professional services
• Life sciences, biotech, biopharma, medical devices, CDMO/CMO, diagnostics, or healthcare sectors
• Experience working with multinational organizations and cross-border talent strategies
• Active participation in professional associations, industry groups, or leadership forums

Why This Opportunity?

This is a rare chance to build and lead a market presence in one of the fastest-growing life sciences hubs in North America. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, develop client partnerships, drive revenue growth, and build a high-performing team while working with a respected international organization.