Since 1979, Bedford Group has successfully provided world class Executive Search and Talent Advisory Services across the broad spectrum of global Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations. This includes everything from multinational pharmaceutical and medical device corporations, to start-ups and fast growing biotechnology companies.
Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the current and emerging trends in the global sector with deep capabilities supporting the North American marketplace, with strong emphasis in Toronto, Boston, New Jersey, New York, Vancouver and Montreal.
With government pricing pressure, care model evolution, the speed of intersection between IT and healthcare services and convergence happening across formerly disparate healthcare sectors, make this a rapidly changing industry. As such, this dynamic sector requires exceptional leadership capabilities and a track record of results to ensure continued success.
Bedford Group’s consultants recognize these key trends and apply an unparalleled executive search process that assesses candidates against the four essential dimensions of fit: Culture, Leadership, Performance, and Team. By applying this process, we are uniquely positioned to find creative, versatile and experienced leaders who will deliver value, provide clear vision and develop the right solutions to advance your Life Sciences business.
Sectors we serve include:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices/technologies
- Biotechnology
- Medical Cannabis
- CDMO
- Laboratory Services
- Life Sciences
- Psychedelic inspired medicines
- Health & Dental Insurance Providers
- Healthcare Services
- Pharmacy
In North America, the Bedford Group has completed 300+ senior executive searches in Healthcare over the last decade. The team of healthcare search consultants consists of a group of dedicated professionals with extensive global experience.
Recently Completed engagements include:
Senior Vice President, US Commercial Operations- Biotech
Chief Executive Officer- Biotech
Chief Marketing Officer- Biotech
Board Member- Biotech
Medical Director- Multinational Pharmaceutical
President – Healthcare Services |
Executive Vice President, Pharmacy- Insurance Provider
Vice President, Human Resources- Biotech
Chief Financial Officer- Biotech
Vice President, Government Affairs- Healthcare Services
President- Global Business Unit- MedTech
Senior Vice President- Global Quality- MedTech |

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Case Studies:
Click Here to see our Case Study on Succession Planning: Canadian President.
Click Here to see our Case Study on Culture change and pivoting for growth in the US.
Click Here to see an example of a completed candidate experience audit for a healthcare client.
Click Here to see our article on Emerging From The 2020 COVID-Crisis: Healthcare Business Outlook, Workplace Culture and Leadership Trends.
A sample of our clients include:
