SEARCH WITH INTENT
Executive recruitment for the biotech industry.
Speer Search is an independently-owned recruiting firm specializing in permanent placement for the biotech industry.
We partner with life science executives and leadership teams to advise on recruitment strategy and drive end-to-end search execution. Whether you’re a start-up building your foundational talent or an established organization preparing to scale, search with intent means approaching every engagement with a thoughtfully tailored strategy to deliver the right talent.
Our recruitment combines deep expertise in the clinical development landscape with trusted, authentic connections.
Recruitment is an art of meaningful connection.
With over a decade of experience recruiting across the biotech and pharmaceutical landscape, Valerie Speer has built a focused, detail-driven approach to executive search, having supported critical hires and full department buildouts. Her background includes extensive experience partnering with stealth-mode and pre-IPO biotechs, as well as venture capital firms across their life sciences portfolios. Valerie understands the unique challenges these companies face, from scaling under strict confidentiality to securing leadership talent capable of guiding organizations through critical growth stages.
Valerie Speer
Owner, Head of Executive Search
A partnership with Speer Search is grounded in this deep understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and a true passion for delivering a high-touch, tailored recruitment experience for both clients and candidates.