Life Science Recruitment
The specialist recruitment partner for Life Sciences organisations worldwide.
Deep-dive mandates for senior and critical hires, handled exclusively with dedicated resource and full market mapping.
Learn more →Fast, focused placement for specialist roles where speed and precision matter.
Learn more →Rapid deployment of experienced interim leaders and specialists to bridge gaps and drive programmes forward.
Learn more →An embedded, scalable recruitment solution that operates as an extension of your internal talent team.
Learn more →We map the entire addressable talent universe — not just the visible market — identifying candidates who aren't looking but should be.
Our consultants are former scientists and clinicians. We assess technical depth alongside leadership capability with genuine domain fluency.
Beyond skills and experience — we align values, leadership style and organisational stage to maximise long-term retention and impact.
We don't disappear at offer stage. Onboarding support, 12-month follow-through and a placement guarantee underpin every engagement.
Morgan Prestwich consultants are recognised voices in global Life Sciences — contributing to industry publications, advising government bodies, and speaking at leading international conferences.
Contributing analysis on executive hiring trends, talent scarcity and leadership pipelines across global biopharma.
READ MORE →Invited contributors to UK government life sciences strategy discussions on talent, competitiveness and workforce planning.
VIEW →Keynote and panel participation on leadership in biotech — from early-stage build-outs to commercial-scale organisations.
VIEW EVENT →Panellist on pharma talent strategy, interim leadership and building resilient teams in high-growth CDMO environments.
VIEW EVENT →Commissioned analysis on hiring patterns, compensation benchmarks and leadership gaps across the MedTech sector.
READ MORE →Sean Morgan-Jones attends and presents at the world's premier healthcare investment conference, connecting biotech leaders with global capital.
VIEW EVENT →Sean Morgan-Jones at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, February 2022 — talent strategy insights for investor-backed life sciences companies.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Sean Morgan-Jones at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, February 2023 — global executive talent landscape for biotech and rare disease.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Sean Morgan-Jones' most recent JP Morgan Healthcare Conference engagement — leadership talent for commercial-stage biotechs and rare disease companies.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Morgan Prestwich featured in the UK Parliamentary Review as recognised European Sector Specialists in Life Sciences executive talent.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Morgan Prestwich market analysis on life sciences public company performance — tracking sector trends impacting talent strategy and executive hiring.
DOWNLOAD PDF →Morgan Prestwich explores the critical strategic question facing every biotech with a validated asset — and what it means for executive talent and commercial team building.
We believe great science is powered by great people. Our consultants are experienced recruiters, some with industry experience, we pride ourselves on being market leading experts.
When we assess a candidate, we don't just review a CV — we understand, analyse and interview with purpose, to ensure we deliver the best shortlist for our clients' needs. That depth of insight is what makes the difference between a good hire and a transformative one.
Deep domain expertise.
Proprietary networks built over decades across every therapeutic area.
Rigorous assessment frameworks designed specifically for Biotechs, MedTech, CDMOs & Digital Health clients.
Greg Bell
Founder & CEO
Greg's dream was to be a professional cricketer, one day opening the bowling for England. When the dream didn't quite happen, he instead turned his sights on becoming one of the best Life Science head hunters globally. Now, with over 24+ years' experience in global Life Sciences executive search, he is an expert in all aspects of the industry, from bench to market. His passion is building new and innovative companies around the world, supporting clients in Biotech, MedTech/Device, Service sector and AI & Digital Health companies.
LinkedInSean Morgan-Jones
Partner
Sean has been in the Life Sciences industry for over 30 years. His early career was building and managing commercial teams for start-up biotech launching their first asset in the UK and Europe. He moved into publishing and built a hugely successful bio-pharmaceutical magazine. Sean joined Morgan Prestwich in 2017 to build out our global network amongst growing biotech companies.
LinkedInDonna Duley
Director of Finance & Operations
Donna is an ACA-qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in financial reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record supporting businesses with strategic decision-making, financial controls, and performance optimisation. Commercially minded and detail-oriented, with experience working across fast-paced and growth-focused environments.
LinkedInCara Baker
Chief Research Officer
Cara has been with Morgan Prestwich since 2012, placing in over 25 countries globally from Board, C-Level and VP level, ranging from pre-clinical, clinical and commercial launch-stage biotechs. She is regarded as one of the best and most experienced delivery consultants in the industry globally, and directly supports CEO Greg Bell on all senior appointments.
LinkedInStuart Gilboy
Managing Partner
Stuart joined Morgan Prestwich to build and lead the firm's interims and contingent division, driving its growth across global life sciences markets. With 30+ years as a recruiter — the past 15 in Life Sciences — Stuart lived and worked in the US for 10 years before joining Morgan Prestwich.
LinkedInFrom our regional offices in US, UK & EU, we serve Life Sciences clients across every major global market — placing leaders who drive breakthroughs from Cambridge to California, from Singapore to São Paulo.
A selection of the life sciences organisations we have partnered with.
"I'm pleased to recommend Morgan Prestwich for their exceptional recruitment services. They served as our primary recruiting partner for all international hiring and consistently delivered outstanding results. Their team worked quickly and professionally to fill critical roles, and their follow-up throughout the process was excellent. Every candidate we spoke with mentioned how thorough and professional Morgan Prestwich was, which speaks volumes about their approach and commitment to quality."
Global Senior Director, Talent Attraction & Enablement
Oncology Rare Disease Biotech
"The Morgan Prestwich team have proven to be very effective recruitment partners, and I'm delighted with the quality of the candidate pool they have presented us with. One of the elements that stands out is their ability to quickly understand our requirements, the team fit and importantly provide constructive discussion on the suitability of the candidates — demonstrating a real understanding of our individual leaders' styles and the ethos and culture of our team. I've successfully worked with Greg and his senior team at 3 successive companies. Morgan Prestwich's team has proven to be efficient, nimble, successful and engaging for the build of local, regional and global teams in US, Canada, EU & APAC regions."
Chief Commercial Officer, Rare Diseases Biotech
Former President International Rare Disease Biotech
"I have known Greg, Cara and some of the other leadership team at Morgan Prestwich since 2018. I initially became acquainted with Greg as a candidate where he helped place me into my position. Since then I have become familiar with Greg as a client. Greg has significant knowledge of the global bio-pharmaceutical industry, the healthcare systems and trends, and a significant network — his ability to combine these and rapidly deliver results sets him apart from all the competition."
Global Senior VP, New Product Planning
Rare Disease Biotech
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