Harvey Nash announce the appointment of Dr Chris Goward, Head of Practice, Life Sciences

Dr Chris Goward joins Harvey Nash Executive Search to head up the Life Sciences practice. Chris specialises in recruiting senior management and non-executive directors into the Life Sciences industries, in particular, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies.

Chris has 12 years experience in biotechnology research, specialising in protein engineering and molecular genetics of therapeutic and diagnostic proteins. For the next eight years, Chris held senior positions in clinical development, medical affairs and regulatory affairs in the corporate organisations of Sanofi and Pfizer in the UK, France and the USA.

Chris has gained eight years experience in executive search at two Life Sciences boutique firms and at Odgers as a Partner and Head of Life Sciences.

Commenting on Chrisís appointment, Nigel Parslow, Executive Chairman said, ìI have known Chris for many years in the market and he has an outstanding reputation. We are delighted that he is now on board with Harvey Nash and we are excited about the extensive sector expertise he will bring to the team.î

Commenting on joining Harvey Nash, Chris said, ìLife Sciences organisations face many challenges and I am looking forward to developing the practice at Harvey Nash and continuing to develop client relationships across our international borders.î