About Us
Biotech, Pharma & Clinical Research Talent Specialists
Elixir Associates is a specialist life science recruitment partner, trusted to deliver the senior and strategic talent that drives results. We work with emerging and mid-sized Biotech companies - alongside CROs and the wider life science industry to build the leadership and functional teams behind some of the most exciting breakthroughs in science.
What We Do
We support clients globally with agile, tailored recruitment solutions, including:
Executive & Senior Hires
– from C-Suite leaders to pivotal functional specialists
Strategic Recruitment Projects
– scaling critical teams as companies transition and grow
Interim & Contract Solutions
– bridging urgent gaps and delivering project milestones with trusted expertise
MSP / RPO & SOW Programmes
– embedded partnerships that deliver at scale
How We Work
We combine extensive industry knowledge with the precision and pace to deliver what matters. Whether you need to secure your first C-Suite hire, expand your clinical teams, or deliver complex programmes under tight timelines, we move quickly and effectively.
What sets us apart is our ability to operate at the highest level while maintaining the responsiveness of a boutique partner. For clients, that means leaders who deliver value from day one. For candidates, it means honest guidance and support throughout their career journey.
Our Values
Passion
– for life science and the people who drive innovation
Accountability
– we take ownership and deliver on what we promise
Humility
– listening first, acting with integrity
Perseverance
– navigating challenges with determination
Hard Work
– putting in the effort required to achieve exceptional results
Elixir Associates is trusted by leaders across Biotech and the wider life science sector for our ability to deliver senior hires who make a difference. Whether helping a start-up secure its first C-Suite leader, supporting a mid-sized biotech through growth, or enabling a CRO to meet sponsor demands, our focus is always the same: delivering talent that drives results.
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"Elixir Associates are the best recruitment team I have worked with. Their deep knowledge of the biotech and clinical space means they identify opportunities that genuinely fit your skills and aspirations. They stayed closely involved throughout the process, provided smart guidance and strong negotiation support, and ensured everything progressed smoothly. Professional, personable and highly effective. I would gladly work with them again."
Senior Clinical Scientist
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"I wholeheartedly recommend the team at Elixir Associates as trusted recruitment partners. Their preparation, insight and tenacity stood out immediately. They clearly invest time in understanding both the candidate and the organisation, which made the entire process feel considered and personal. They consistently went above and beyond and I gained not only a great opportunity but a valued professional relationship."
Oncology Healthcare Leader
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"A genuinely positive experience from start to finish. The Elixir Associates team were responsive, proactive and supportive, enabling me to make an important and successful step forward in my career."
VP Clinical Operations
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"The team at Elixir Associates played a vital role in helping me identify and secure a role that perfectly matched my experience and ambitions. They were diligent, transparent and highly responsive, providing clear guidance at every stage. It was a pleasure working with them and I would not hesitate to reconnect when considering my next career move."
Senior Clinical Operations Director,