Stevenson Search Partners

What Stevenson Search Partners does

Stevenson Search Partners is a U.S.-headquartered executive search and talent solutions firm exclusively focused on the life sciences industry. Founded in 1983, the firm operates from Hoboken, New Jersey with a regional office in London serving the U.K. and Europe. Its core offerings comprise four pillars: retained Executive Search for C-suite and senior leadership placements, On-Demand Talent Solutions providing project-based and interim executives, Talent Mapping & Pipelining for succession planning intelligence, and Board Advisory services for independent director placement. The firm serves clients across biotech, pharmaceutical, MedTech, HealthTech, and CRO/CDMO sectors — ranging from stealth-mode startups to global pharmaceutical enterprises — with a notable client roster including Moderna, Janssen, Roche, Takeda, Cullinan Oncology, Evox Therapeutics, and Parexel.

The business operates on a professional services / retained search revenue model with quote-based, engagement-by-engagement pricing. GTM motion is enterprise field sales, with dedicated project teams led by Partners and Principals engaging C-level executives and boards through a consultative, relationship-driven approach. Distribution is driven by direct sales, thought-leadership content, industry event presence, and partnerships with organizations such as Women In Bio, MedtechWomen, 8400 Health Network, and Oxford Sciences Enterprises. The firm reports a 55% diversity hire rate and 45% gender diversity hire rate across its placements and is GDPR-compliant.

In March 2024, the firm received a significant long-term investment from SixSibs Capital (a Milwaukee-based family investment company) to support expansion into a "total talent solutions" provider across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. In February 2026, it established an Advisory Board with Amelia Tyagi (former co-founder of Business Talent Group, acquired by Heidrick & Struggles) as inaugural member, signaling preparation for platform scaling and potential M&A. In June 2026, Stevenson and HAVEN formed a strategic partnership under a new holding company, Tidemark Talent Solutions, integrating executive search with on-demand talent, leadership advisory, coaching, and organizational development under a unified human capital platform, with CEO Larry Dolinko leading both entities.

Name

Stevenson Search Partners

Legal name

Stevenson Search Partners

Website

https://stevensonsearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stevenson Search Partners is a specialized executive search and talent solutions firm exclusively serving the life sciences industry (biotech, pharma, MedTech, HealthTech, CRO/CDMO) from offices in the U.S. and U.K., operating since 1983 under the Tidemark Talent Solutions holding company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences Leadership Search (BPACAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA), Functional Leadership Search (HR/Finance/Legal/Marketing/Sales/Ops) (BPACAAAB), Confidential/Replacement & Succession Search (BPACAAAK)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Life sciences recruiting
• Talent acquisition solutions
• Board advisory services
• Biopharma executive placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained executive search services for C-suite, board-level, and senior executive placements in life sciences companies. The firm charges retainer fees for search engagements.
2. On-Demand Talent Solutions: Project-based and interim executive placements including project leaders and interim executives for life sciences organizations. Provides consultants for research, clinical development, regulatory, medical, and commercial readiness functions.
3. Talent Mapping & Pipelining: Competitive intelligence and talent pipelining services for succession planning and future appointments.
4. Board Advisory Services: Board advisory services helping life sciences companies build effective boards with independent directors aligned to their unique needs and culture.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stevenson Search Partners is a global executive search and talent solutions firm dedicated exclusively to the life sciences industry. The firm places C-suite executives, board members, and senior leaders, and supplies on-demand project talent and interim executives, for clients ranging from stealth-mode biotech startups to global pharmaceutical companies across biotech, pharma, MedTech, HealthTech, and CRO/CDMO sectors.

Product overview

Stevenson Search Partners operates as a global executive search and talent solutions firm specializing in the life sciences industry. The company offers a unified portfolio of services centered on four core offerings: Executive Search (retained search for C-Suite and senior leadership), On-Demand Talent Solutions (flexible project and interim talent including Project Leaders and Interim Executives), Talent Mapping & Pipelining (strategic intelligence and succession planning), and Board Advisory (board member placement). The portfolio is unified by the firm's deep domain expertise in biotech, pharma, MedTech, HealthTech, and CRO/CDMO sectors, serving clients from stealth-mode startups through global pharmaceutical companies. The firm expanded its capabilities through a strategic partnership with HAVEN to form Tidemark Talent Solutions, which integrates executive search with leadership advisory, coaching, and organizational development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tidemark Talent Solutions: A human capital platform integrating executive search, on-demand talent, leadership advisory, coaching, and organizational development services, launched through the strategic partnership of Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN in 2026.

Products and services

• Executive Search Retained executive search services placing C-Suite executives, senior leadership, and board members across the life sciences industry, including biotech, pharma, MedTech, HealthTech, and CRO/CDMO sectors.
• On-Demand Talent Solutions Flexible talent solutions providing vetted experienced consultants who integrate with client teams to drive results. Includes project-based solutions and interim executive placements covering preclinical support through clinical development, regulatory compliance, and commercial readiness.
• Talent Mapping & Pipelining Strategic talent intelligence services providing competitive landscape analysis and talent pipeline development for succession planning and future hiring needs across executive positions.
• Board Advisory Specialized placement and advisory services for independent board directors and chairpersons, advising life sciences companies from early-stage through clinical and commercial stages on board composition and governance.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Services DE&I consulting and sourcing services focused on sourcing diverse candidates as an integral part of search strategy, with a 55% diversity hire rate and 45% gender diversity hire rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% diversity hire rate and 45% gender diversity hire rate in placements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HAVENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, formed a strategic partnership under a newly created holding company called Tidemark Talent Solutions. The platform integrates executive search, on-demand talent, leadership advisory, coaching, and organizational development services. Larry Dolinko, CEO of Stevenson, leads the new entity.
• Amelia Tyagi (Advisory Board)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Amelia Tyagi, co-founder and former leader of Business Talent Group (acquired by Heidrick & Struggles in 2021), appointed as inaugural Advisory Board member to counsel CEO on enterprise growth strategy, platform scaling, M&A evaluation, and market positioning.
• Oxford Sciences Enterprises (OSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince OSE's inception in 2015, Stevenson has worked as a preferred partner to appoint C-Level executives across their portfolio. Stevenson has advised OSE portfolios on building boards and co-hosts sessions on attracting chairpersons to early-stage companies.
• Massachusetts Life Sciences Center MassNextGen ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStevenson partners with the MassNextGen Program supporting first-time CEOs from underrepresented communities, hosting sessions on building boards and management teams.
• Women In Bio (WIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStevenson is a partner and financial sponsor of the Women In Bio Boardroom Ready Program, an award-winning executive development platform for women's participation on corporate boards. Stevenson's Kris Steen serves on the Selection Committee and presents at GW University.
• MedtechWomenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStevenson is a financial sponsor of MedtechVision, the annual conference hosted by MedtechWomen that brings together business leaders, investors, physicians, inventors, and policymakers.
• 8400 Health NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStevenson partners with 8400 Health Network to support Israel's HealthTech leaders, hosting sessions on mapping ideal board members and recruitment channels.
• Latinos in BiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerStevenson provides pro-bono work to support the mission of creating opportunities for Latinx professionals in life sciences through presentations on boardroom readiness and C-suite positioning.
• RTW (Investment Firm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTW formed Yarrow Biotechnology and partnered with Stevenson to build the executive leadership team for their antisense oligonucleotide-based therapeutics program, resulting in appointments of CSO, CTO, and VP Non-clinical Development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coulter Partners: Coulter Partners is a boutique executive search firm focused exclusively on the life sciences sector, covering biotech, pharma, MedTech, and digital health across Europe and North America. It competes head-to-head with Stevenson for C-suite and board mandates in the same life sciences vertical with comparable retained-search delivery model.
• Klein Hersh International: Klein Hersh is a U.S.-based executive search firm specializing exclusively in the life sciences industry, placing executives across pharma, biotech, and CRO/CDMO sectors. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Stevenson, sharing the boutique, life-sciences-only positioning and senior-partner-led engagement model.
• Diversified Search: Diversified Search Group operates a dedicated Life Sciences Practice focused on executive search for biotech, pharma, and medical device companies. It is a closely comparable peer to Stevenson with similar boutique specialization, deep domain expertise, and C-suite placement focus.

Broad incumbents

• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a global executive search leader with a dedicated Global Life Sciences Practice, and notably acquired Business Talent Group (on-demand talent) in 2021, mirroring Stevenson's Tidemark strategy. It competes for the same enterprise pharma/biotech executive mandates and is the AMIA Tyagi alumnus firm referenced in Stevenson's advisory bench.
• Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a long-standing Life Sciences Practice serving pharma, biotech, MedTech, and CROs. It is a broad incumbent that competes for the same C-suite and board assignments Stevenson pursues, though it operates at greater global scale and serves non-life-sciences sectors as well.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Russell Reynolds Associates is a global executive search firm with a dedicated Life Sciences Sector Practice covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health. It is a broad incumbent that regularly competes against Stevenson for senior executive and board placements in life sciences.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is one of the largest global organizational consulting and executive search firms with a Life Sciences practice serving pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and consumer health. It competes for premium retained search mandates across life sciences and adds RPO/talent consulting scale beyond Stevenson's current offering.
• Egon Zehnder: Egon Zehnder is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a Health Practice covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. It competes directly with Stevenson on senior life sciences executive appointments, particularly at board and CEO levels.

Emerging players

• Liftstream: Liftstream is a specialist life sciences executive search firm that recruits senior executives and board members for biotech, pharma, and genomics companies globally. It is an emerging specialist peer competing for similar niche mandates, particularly in early-stage and venture-backed life sciences companies.

Others

• Join Talent Solutions (formerly The Stevenson Group): Parent branding reference for the new Tidemark Talent Solutions holding entity formed in 2026. This is the platform formed through Stevenson's merger with HAVEN, integrating executive search, on-demand talent, leadership advisory, and coaching for life sciences clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stevenson-group
• Xx.com/StevensonPtrs

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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