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Board &
Executive Search

'curate' (verb)

 To select the best or most appropriate. To bring together people for purpose.

‘cure’ (verb)

To restore health and soundness. To bring about recovery.

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Represents infinity, continuity. The symbol of balanced, meaningful leadership

The Global Perspective

Having completed searches across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific we have a profound understanding of the global industry landscape. We know first-hand the value of leadership refined by diverse environments and contexts.

Let us use our global experience and networks to help you find the leadership talent to drive your organisation to new heights.

Welcome to Cure8

Cure8 Life Science is a specialist, global executive search firm. We appoint board members and executives to biotech, pharmaceutical, device, digital health and service companies all over the world. Founded and led by Simon Allsop we bring decades of experience to support you with your most important, senior appointments.

The Life Science industry evolves at pace. Advances in science and technology are accelerating new treatments to patients. The industry thrives on ambition, innovation and prudent risk-taking. The challenges for industry leaders become ever more complex. Our responsibility to unite the right leaders with the right opportunities is one we treat with the upmost pride and care. We curate the teams to realise the industry’s biggest ambitions.

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Our Story in Numbers

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30+

Years

30+ years of experience in executive search

40+

Countries

40+ countries worldwide where we have appointed Life Science Leaders

500+

Placed

500+ career executive appointments by our team

70%

Diversity

70% of our recent chair & CEO appointments enhance diversity

Our Services

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Board Search

With more than twenty years’ experience advising on composition, balance and effectiveness we are the right partner to help evolve your board. Detailed, exhaustive and diverse our searches for Chair and board Director roles are the most thorough in the industry. With close connections all around the world we have the knowledge and reach to bring you the very best board and chair candidates. 

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Executive Search

Including candidates from all global communities intelligent, broad research is the foundation of our executive search service. Powered by rigour and validated by deep industry networks we maintain the highest standards for inclusion in candidate shortlists. Our most experienced people actively lead our searches to identify, attract and ultimately appoint the very best candidates.

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Future Leader Planning

Discrete, thorough research to help identify external leadership potential. Built on thoughtful, exhaustive research and structured assessments we provide a complete picture of candidate communities. Broad in scope and detailed in benchmarking and delivery we can help you plan and be ready for what lies ahead.

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About Us

"A deeper understanding of the Life Science sector, a growing network of its influential leaders and an ever-evolving grasp of what helps them to succeed mean I am better equipped than ever to deliver brilliant executive search. Just as importantly, I still absolutely love the challenge."

SIMON ALLSOP

Founder of Cure8 Life Science

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Articles

"Working with Simon on a recent senior appointment was a great experience and pleasure. I was impressed with his transparent approach, his insights, his deep understanding of the industry and his honesty throughout the process. All in all, it was an outstanding, authentic experience"

Chair - Swiss Biopharmaceutical Company

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