Senior Partner/Managing Director in London

New business development experience required.

Life Sciences experience required.

Why Meet? Staffing businesses love to say they’re different, yet the reality is we all do very similar things. We offer the same services, work with the same people, and partner with the same companies across the globe. What sets one company apart from the rest is the difference in the way we work, and the people involved. Ultimately, the evidence of success. At Meet, we’re moving the dial when it comes to Life Sciences recruitment and the opportunities we create for people working in the industry.

Since opening our doors in 2009, we’ve blossomed from a tiny London office of just three to a global team of 200+, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, San Diego, and Raleigh. This growth is a testament to the people who’ve grabbed the chance to further their careers and change their lives. We continue to foster a high performing culture of excellent individuals. We do so by providing exceptional training and development to our employees, through state-of-the-art training modules, personalized service, and continued support throughout your career.

We truly believe that people are the key to business success, and we practice what we preach; recruiting and nurturing what we believe to be one of the best, most talented teams around: people that genuinely love what they do.

Meet Values:

• Good Humans
• Unapologetically Driven
• Purpose-Led
• Community Chemistry
• Specialized Brilliance

Job Outline:

The Lead Search Partner role within Mx is a senior commercial leader responsible for originating and converting new business, owning strategic client relationships, and delivering high-impact executive search outcomes. This role is positioned for individuals currently operating at Director or VP level, stepping into a Partner title with clear accountability for revenue generation, market presence, and client portfolio growth.

The Search Partner combines business development leadership with delivery oversight, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while building a scalable, high-value client base. Success in this role is defined by the ability to create new opportunities, deepen partnerships, and unlock cross–service line value across the Mx platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Client Development: Originate, build, and convert a consistent pipeline of new clients across biotech, pharma, medtech, and related sectors. Develop targeted BD strategies aligned to priority markets, subsectors, and geographies. Lead end-to-end sales cycles including outreach, pitching, solution design, and commercial negotiation. Establish a personal market presence that generates inbound opportunities and referrals.
• Client Ownership & Strategic Partnership: Own and grow a portfolio of high-value client relationships, acting as the primary point of accountability. Build trusted, advisory-level relationships with C-suite, board members, and senior functional leaders. Translate client challenges into tailored talent solutions, positioning Mx as a long-term partner. Drive account expansion through proactive identification of future hiring needs and organizational change.
• Search Leadership & Delivery Oversight: Lead and oversee execution of senior and business-critical mandates, ensuring quality, pace, and impact. Provide strategic direction to delivery teams while maintaining visibility on key searches. Personally engage in high-profile or complex assignments where required. Uphold a high-performance culture around delivery standards and client experience.
• People Leadership & Resource Management: Provide guidance, mentorship, and where appropriate line management to more junior Search Partners and team members. Support capability building in business development, client management, and search execution. Direct and optimize the use of Mx research resources, ensuring effective assignment allocation and prioritization. Work closely with researchers to shape search strategy, ensuring high-quality longlists, market mapping, and candidate engagement. Contribute to building a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Cross-Service Line Synergy: Actively identify and unlock opportunities across Mx service lines (e.g., interim, consulting, talent advisory). Partner with colleagues to deliver integrated, multi-offering solutions to clients. Leverage internal networks to deepen client penetration and increase overall account value.
• Market Leadership & Brand Contribution: Build a visible external profile through industry engagement, networking, and thought leadership. Maintain strong market insight across talent trends, competitive dynamics, and sector evolution. Contribute to Mx’s positioning as a leading search partner in life sciences.

Core Competencies:

• Proven Originator: Demonstrated success in winning new business and building a client base from the ground up.
• Senior Relationship Builder: Credibility and gravitas to influence C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
• Commercial Ownership: Strong sense of accountability for revenue, pipeline, and personal performance.
• Sector Fluency: Deep understanding of life sciences markets and executive talent dynamics.
• Consultative Selling: Ability to shape ambiguous client needs into clear, high-value solutions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Drives cross-functional engagement to maximise client outcomes.
• Execution Leadership: Balances strategic oversight with hands-on involvement when needed.
• Drive & Resilience: Comfortable operating in a high-performance, target-oriented environment.

Apply or reach out directly to learn more! jonathan.arth@meetlifesciences.com