Our Team

We are a nimble, innovative and impactful team with a deep appreciation for the clients we support.

Our ultimate clients are the people whose lives depend on your novel cures. We are inspired by the shared mission of our industry to create life saving therapies. Your goal is our goal.

Tamir Halaban

President

  • With over two decades in life sciences, Tamir has extensive experience as a strategic partner to key decision makers and conducting complex searches to secure the best fit.

    He began his career specializing in the biotech sector, working closely with hiring managers at Amgen and Genentech on roles across R&D and Medical Affairs. He expanded his client portfolio to include Millennium/Takeda, Eli Lilly, and numerous highly innovative companies from Boston, NY/NJ to North Carolina, the Midwest, and West Coast.

    He holds a degree in Philosophy from Yale University and credits his scientific inspiration to his mother, Dr. Ruth Halaban, a cancer scientist for over 50 years and counting.

    Tamir has brought together teams that advanced life-saving therapies to people around the world.

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

I first met Tamir over ten years ago at ASCO and have spoken with him at various points in my career. He consistently offers a valuable perspective that comes from a place of integrity and a selfless approach. When Tamir contacts me, I always respond because his projects are the most intriguing. The only challenge is referring someone he doesn’t already know because his network is expansive. If you haven’t met him yet, I am sure you will soon.

Dimitry S.A. Nuyten, MD, PhD
CMO since 2019

Tamir was a pleasure to work with on two key SVP level hires. Our focus in PAH narrowed the field of qualified candidates at a time when competition in this space was intense. He became knowledgeable of our culture, asked smart questions, provided me and our CMO with frequent updates, and consistently presented exceptional candidates. We valued his collaboration so much that I asked Tamir to do it all over again when we opened up a second position with similar requirements.

Tim Noyes
CEO, Aerovate Therapeutics

I have partnered with Tamir on many challenging roles in the past and I have always been impressed by his flexibility, his ability to balance the needs of the Company with the interests of the individual, and his appreciation for the importance of human connections.

Patrizio Renzetti
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Arrakis Therapeutics

Tamir is easily the most thoughtful, experienced recruiter in oncology clinical research that I have worked with. Tamir and his team took the time to thoroughly research the needs of the company and the profile of the candidates before making a recommendation. I know Tamir and his team would talk to candidates directly to accurately understand the personality, strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. This helped to make the whole process efficient and pleasant and ultimately higher success rates. Tamir, a big thank you for the fruitful partnership!

David Liu
CMO, Nuvation Bio

Pascale Chauvin

Senior Vice President, Client Partner

  • Pascale has over 15 years of experience in Life Science dedicated recruitment on roles spanning R&D to Commercial for Fortune 500 companies to Series A stage startups. With a sincere passion for understanding the unique culture of each organization, she has worked with renowned industry leaders to build and structure specialty teams for companies such as Anaptysbio, Alnylam, Biomarin, Eli Lilly, Kite and Vertex to name a few.

    Throughout the years, Pascale has built a network of exceptional “passive” talent she continues to maintain globally across a variety of therapeutic areas including neurology, pain, inflammation & immunology, oncology and niche areas such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell. She has a long record of success across a wide range for roles in discovery, translational, clinical development, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, commercial and finance.

    Originally from France with a background in clinical dietetics, she holds a BSc in Nutrition and Public Health and two advanced degrees including an MBA from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

Pascale was instrumental in my obtaining my current position. She was attentive, reassuring and insightful. She had an excellent understanding of the inclinations of the employer, which greatly facilitated the acceleration of the interview, negotiation and acceptance process. I would definitely work with her again without hesitation!

John Kwon
Vice President of GI Clinical Development

Pascale is highly experienced, efficient, and able to find creative solutions to challenges as they arise. Throughout the interview period, she helped shape my current job into an ideal fit for both sides resulting in a much more appealing position than initially advertised. She is an excellent communicator and was incredibly pleasant throughout the whole process. I give her my highest recommendation!

Cailen Sibley
Vice President and Head of Translational Medicine

Pascale not only led me to my current role but has been responsible for identifying the most important hire on my team when I needed it most. Great connectivity to talent and understanding of the industry. Certainly a go to person for me.

Ogo Egbuna
Vice President Clinical Development

Katie Robinson

Vice President of Recruitment

  • WIth a passion for helping people further their careers, Katie’s personalized approach to building relationships focuses on both client needs and candidate goals. Since joining BioSearch in 2013, she has successfully placed Director to SVP-level positions within Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing, and Technical Operations.

    Katie began her career recruiting for the design industry, and received her BA in Psychology from the University of Oregon.

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

I worked with Katie on my most recent job hunt and couldn't be happier. Katie approached me about a position she thought I would be a good fit for; after discussing the position with her, it was clear that she really understood not only my background, but how I would use my prior experience in this position. During the interview process she kept me informed, advocated for my interests, and continually checked in to see how I felt about the company, position, and hiring manager. I felt that she made the process as easy as possible and would happily work with Katie again in the future.

Joseph Benoun
Senior Clinical Biomarker Data Analyst, Sanofi

I have worked with Katie very closely as she placed me in my current job. She made the process very smooth and represented me and my candidacy in a very professional and respectful way. After placing me, she has continued following up to ensure my time here continues to keep me motivated and excited about the job. I strongly recommend Katie. She is a strong recruiter and understand the needs of her client and the candidate very well.

Luis Cabasa
Vice President of Quality, Gritstone bio

Katie was fantastic to work with during a recent interview/offer acceptance process. She was highly communicative and made sure to keep the process moving forward quickly. She always kept me up to date with the latest information and did a great job liaising between the hiring manager and me. It was a great experience all around.

Brianna Mbow
Senior Director, Sanofi

Todd Fulscher

Partner

  • Since co-founding BioSearch in 2000, Todd has focused on personalizing the concept of recruiting and ensuring that—even in the most complex hiring processes—candidates receive individualized consideration.

    His approach has resulted in upwards of 300 successful candidate placements and numerous enthusiastic endorsements. He’s developed a vast network of professionals who rely on him for career advice, industry developments, and compelling new opportunities.

    Todd began his career as a Senior recruiting professional for the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. He hopes a personal touch to recruiting remains important in the industry (and that he is not soon replaced by Personal Touch AI).

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

Todd has a very professional approach to his role. I really appreciated the diligence and personal approach he brought supporting me as a candidate for job opportunities. He always maintained great contact and was excellent about how he discussed the role I was being considered for. He clearly had a very thorough understanding of the company he was representing, its people and its culture.

Stephen Moloney, MD
Vice President Medical Affairs, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Todd is incredibly professional and committed to finding the best fit for his client and for the company he is sourcing for. He has been a pleasure to partner with for many years, he is trustworthy and is always looking out for your best interest when representing you to his client. I would recommend Todd to represent you in finding your next opportunity or when you need to find top talent.

Janet Hurt
Senior Vice President Clinical Operations, Accutar Biotech

Todd is very professional and diligent in his approach. Never pushing and always listening. He approached me when I was not looking for a new opportunity, but his ability to read into my experience and match it with a new opportunity was impressive and I ended up making the move. Very impressed and would recommend him to my closest friends.

Monika Vainorius
Vice President Clinical Development, CytomX Therapeutics

Jeffrey Schmunk

Recruiter & Head of Research

  • Through 20 years of leadership roles spanning private businesses, nonprofit and governmental agencies, and arts and education institutions, Jeffery’s guiding principles have revolved around building relationships and finding new ways to leverage distinct skill sets.

    When he joined Biosearch in 2021, he brought with him critical experience in developing new teams, forging creative alliances, and nurturing partnerships across sectors. With an advanced degree in philosophy—focused on pragmatist logical theory—Jeffrey loves figuring people out. He brings that same passion to BioSearch, where he strives to understand how every candidate’s unique talents can help them further their career.

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Client Testimonials

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Jeffrey in finding my current job. I was not even looking to move from my comfort zone, but after our initial conversation, I realized that maybe the time had come to look if there was a job out there that could be a better match for me, if I found the right person to help me with the process.

Jeffrey made sure to hear what I wanted in a new position and to prioritize work-life balance in the search of my ideal job with my current employer. He made sure to check in, help me figure out what I should prioritize, and look for what the best match would be. A year later, I can only say, thanks for the expertise, for the guidance, and for helping me take a leap of faith in finding a job that makes me happy every day!

Marcela Martinez-Prieto
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Science, Poseida Therapeutics

Jessica Knupp

Talent & Business Strategist

  • An accomplished biotechnology executive with over twenty years of experience, Jessica specializes in the strategic advancement of innovative therapeutics in the dynamic hematology-oncology sector. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep expertise in talent acquisition and leadership development, driven by her passion for assembling high-performing teams and fostering collaboration to fuel innovation.

    As Vice President and Program Lead at Karyopharm Therapeutics, Jessica spearheaded a cross-functional team tasked with overseeing the entire development lifecycle, from strategy formulation to execution, bridging the gap from bench to bedside. During her tenure of over 16 years at Celgene Corporation, she contributed to the successful commercialization of eight novel therapeutics across 16 disease states.

    Jessica holds a BS in Psychology from Duke University and an MPH in Research Methodology from Johns Hopkins University, providing her with a comprehensive foundation to understand both individual dynamics and organizational strategies.

    With extensive industry relationships and a nuanced understanding of drug development, Jessica excels in identifying and recruiting executive-level talent equipped with the strategic vision and leadership acumen essential for success in this dynamic industry.

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Elsa Douglass

Research Associate

  • Elsa Douglass brings a diverse background in nonprofit work and communications to her role as Research Associate at BioSearch Recruiting. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in a variety of freelance marketing and communications roles, where she honed her skills in storytelling, research, and outreach. She is trilingual – French, Spanish & English – raised with a global perspective, Elsa is passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven opportunities.

    She studied advertising at the University of Oregon, where she developed a strong foundation in strategic messaging. Outside of work, Elsa enjoys traveling, creating art, and exploring new cultures.

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Kathy Cole

Co-Founder & Senior Advisor

  • Focused on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and a commitment to excellence paramount in her process, Kathy has built a successful 20-year business development career in executive search and management consulting. Prior to founding BioSearch, Kathy was vice president for a national staffing firm and launched its West Coast division.

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