From AstraZeneca to Executive Search: Redefining How Pharma/Biotechs Hire Leadership

From AstraZeneca to Executive Search: Redefining How Pharma/Biotechs Hire Leadership

After 17 years at AstraZeneca, leading global hiring for senior and executive roles, I bring an insider’s perspective, an internal lens to Executive Search at Omni RMS

I know what great leadership really looks like, not just on paper, but in practice.

I have hired leaders who didn’t just fit roles, they transformed them.

Now, I operate as a leadership advisor, not just sourcing talent, but shaping critical hiring decisions at the highest levels of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

My clients don’t just want résumés. They want clarity. They want alignment. They seek the right leader, someone who can foster the right culture, drive growth, and have a lasting impact.

So here’s how I work differently:

* Embedded, not transactional.
I work as an extension of your leadership team, aligning search with business strategy.

* Industry-specific, succession-led.
Deep sector insight meets behavioural assessment and long-range talent planning.

* Discreet, high-touch, globally connected.
Every engagement is senior, bespoke, and built on trust.

I don’t just run searches.
I co-architect leadership teams that shift culture, unlock performance, and enable long-term growth.

If your next hire will influence more than a role, your strategy, trajectory, and enterprise value, let’s ensure it’s the right one.

Let’s connect or drop me a line: jo.lancaster-towers@omnirms.com
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If you're hiring into scale, transformation or succession, experience alone isn't enough.
I work with leadership teams to assess fit where it matters most: under pressure, in ambiguity, and transition.
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