Q2 Life Sciences Placement Highlights

Ashley Saunders

Vice President & Principal

Chief Research & Development Officer for a Manufacturer of Specialty Performance Ingredients & Products

The Chief Research & Development Officer is the senior executive responsible for leading the global research and development organization, overseeing product and process innovation, quality, and regulatory functions to drive strategic advantage and business growth. This leader will be tasked with accelerating breakthrough innovation by leveraging recent investments in talent and capabilities, positioning R&D as a central driver of the company’s competitive edge and long-term strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record leading complex, multi-category R&D organizations within businesses of at least $1 billion in revenue, preferably in sectors such as nutrition, flavor, fragrance, color, pharma, or cosmetics. A strong business mindset, leadership presence, and experience using customer insights to shape innovation strategy are essential.

Vice President, Global Quality for a Manufacturer of Specialty Performance Ingredients & Products

The Vice President, Global Quality is responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for quality assurance, quality control, and food safety across global operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of product quality. This executive will lead initiatives that enhance internal processes, drive investment in quality systems, and strengthen partnerships across internal teams and external manufacturing networks. The ideal candidate will bring at least 20 years of industry experience with deep expertise in quality and food safety across complex, multi-category environments. A proven track record of leading large, global teams and strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FDA, USDA, ISO, HACCP, and GFSI are essential.

Chief Customer Officer, Americas for a Global Nutrition Group

 
The Chief Customer Officer, Americas will lead the sales function for the Performance Nutrition – Americas business, driving top-line revenue growth and overseeing key areas including customer strategy, sales execution, trade marketing, planning and operations, category management, and customer development. As a key member of the executive team, this leader will contribute to broader business strategy beyond sales and play a critical role in shaping commercial direction. The ideal candidate will be a proven CPG sales executive with strong strategic acumen, deep experience in trade and channel strategy, and a history of delivering results in both well-resourced and lean environments. They must bring strong leadership and influencing skills, experience selling across a range of retail channels, and the ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations. A background that includes functional rotation or P&L leadership is highly valued.

Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs for a Biopharmaceutical Company

 
The Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading both the strategic and operational regulatory functions across development programs, lifecycle management, and global submissions, including NDA/MAA filings and engagement with health authorities. This executive will define and execute regulatory strategies, manage international submissions, and lead interactions with agencies such as the FDA, EMA, and Health Canada. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving operational excellence within a lean team while also providing strategic guidance at the executive level. The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of progressive regulatory affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong track record in global submissions and regulatory approvals. Experience with NDA filings is essential, along with proven leadership in cross-functional and global regulatory settings.

Vice President, Supply Chain Planning for a $9B+ Global Manufacturing and Distribution Company

 
The Vice President, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for leading demand planning, S&OP, supply planning, and corporate inventory strategy to ensure an efficient, reliable, and customer-focused supply chain. This executive will oversee the execution of inventory plans and service level goals while driving continuous improvement across planning processes and systems. A key part of the role includes developing a high-performing team that leverages analytics and technology to support agile, data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of supply chain experience, including demand and supply planning, within a manufacturing environment. Proven success in leading organizational transformation and experience in world-class planning environments are essential.

Chief Procurement Officer for a $9B+ Global Manufacturing and Distribution Company

 
The Chief Procurement Officer will lead the global procurement function, driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and support growth. This executive will oversee both direct and indirect spend, including third-party manufacturing, and will be accountable for building a high-performing, strategic sourcing organization aligned with business objectives. Key responsibilities include developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver on cost savings, sustainability, and value creation while enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring consistent operational support. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of procurement experience, including five in senior leadership, with a strong track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable business impact.

Chief Marketing Officer, North America for a Global Consumer Healthcare Company

 
The Chief Marketing Officer, North America, is a key senior executive responsible for shaping and executing the region’s marketing strategy to drive profitable growth and innovation. This role leads a high-performing team and oversees all major marketing initiatives, including category and portfolio strategy, brand stewardship and equity, performance marketing, and digital/social media strategy. The Chief Marketing Officer is also charged with advancing creative excellence, agency management, and commercial analytics, while partnering closely with R&D to inform innovation strategy.

Head of eCommerce for an Innovative Consumer Healthcare Company

 
The Head of eCommerce will lead the overall eCommerce strategy, sales performance, and cross-functional coordination for both brand sites and retail partners, with full P&L accountability. This executive will be responsible for driving digital commerce through marketing, merchandising, site operations, and customer experience, ensuring alignment with broader brand and commercial objectives. As a key leader and digital champion, they will oversee teams managing omnichannel strategy execution, partner relationships, and the optimization of digital performance across the full funnel. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in eCommerce and marketing, with a strong track record of leading high-growth, direct-to-consumer businesses in competitive markets and delivering measurable digital transformation.

Head of Sales, North America for a Global Consumer Healthcare Company

 
The Head of Sales, North America will lead the commercial strategy and execution across all product categories, with full accountability for driving top-line revenue growth. This executive will oversee customer strategy, sales operations, trade marketing, category management, and customer development, while serving as a key member of the executive team contributing to broader business decisions. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned CPG sales leader with a track record of delivering results in high-performance organizations, bringing strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and deep expertise in trade and channel strategy. Success in navigating matrixed environments and leading cross-functional teams is essential, as is the ability to build influential customer relationships and drive collaborative business growth.

Head of Switch for an Innovative Consumer Healthcare Company

 
The Head of Switch will lead the Rx-to-OTC brand transition efforts, managing the portfolio of Switch initiatives and providing strategic oversight of regulatory strategy and commercialization across global markets. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this executive will drive the development and execution of comprehensive go-to-market plans, collaborating closely with commercial, science, regulatory, and medical teams to accelerate market performance and scale Switch programs. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in Consumer Health with demonstrated success leading significant Rx-to-OTC Switch programs, strong leadership and influencing skills, and a high level of commercial and technical acumen. This role requires a resourceful, results-driven leader with a general manager mindset who treats the Switch business as a growth engine, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver revenue targets and build a high-performance culture.