Executive Search, Board Advisory & Coaching for Life Sciences Leaders
We work with executives, founders, and investors to build high-performing boards — and to position exceptional leaders in their first board seat.
Grounded in executive search and informed by active conversations with CEOs, investors, and board members across life sciences, our work reflects how board seats are actually earned—not just how they’re taught.
What We Do
Positioning senior executives for their first board seat with clarity, credibility, and a targeted strategy.
Helping CEOs and investors build balanced, high-impact boards aligned to company stage and strategy.
Placing VP, C-suite and board leaders in high-stakes environments across life sciences.
What Makes This Different
Most board programs teach frameworks.
I work at the intersection of:
Board placement
Executive evaluation
Real-time market insight
That means my clients don’t just learn what boards look for—they understand how decisions are actually made:
How boards identify gaps
How candidates are evaluated
Why some executives are selected—and others are not
Claire Strofield, Founder
Current Market Insight
What I’m seeing in boardrooms right now:
Many boards are over-weighted with investors and lack operational depth
First-time board members are often selected for domain expertise and leadership judgment, not prior board experience
The most effective board members bring strategic thinking, mentorship, and the ability to challenge constructively—not operate
Board seats are rarely “applied for”—they are identified, discussed, and curated
This perspective is shaped by ongoing conversations with CEOs and board members actively building and evolving their boards.