Pharma & Biotech Commercial Recruiting

Sales and commercial talent for growing life sciences companies.

Mervana Search Partners recruits pharmaceutical and biotech sales reps, commercial operations specialists, and sales leaders for emerging companies. Contingency only: you pay when you hire.

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For Employers

Built for companies in commercial growth mode.

We work with emerging pharmaceutical and biotech companies at the moments when commercial hiring matters most and a wrong hire is expensive.

  1. No. 1
    Preparing for launch
  2. No. 2
    Expanding a field force
  3. No. 3
    Entering commercialization
  4. No. 4
    Filling hard-to-fill territories
  5. No. 5
    Building commercial operations

Roles We Recruit

Commercial roles, across the entire organization.

From individual field contributors to commercial leadership, we recruit across the functions that drive a launch and the growth after it.

Why Mervana

Recruiting grounded in how commercial teams actually work.

Our background is in pharmaceutical commercial operations. We know how field teams are structured, how territories and incentive plans shape performance, and what a launch-stage company needs from each hire.

  • Life sciences only We focus exclusively on pharmaceutical and biotech commercial roles.
  • Commercial operations insight Firsthand understanding of sales force structure, incentive compensation, targeting, and analytics.
  • Focused screening Every candidate is evaluated against the specific role, not sent in volume.
  • Nonexclusive Use us alongside your internal team or other firms.
  • Fees only on hire No retainer. You pay only when you hire a candidate we present.

How It Works

A straightforward process, start to finish.

  1. 01
    Define the search

    We discuss the role, ideal background, geography, compensation, and timing, and sign a simple placement agreement.

  2. 02
    Targeted sourcing

    We identify and engage candidates who closely fit the assignment, including people not actively looking.

  3. 03
    Candidate slate

    You receive a concise slate with relevant experience and screening notes for each candidate.

  4. 04
    Interview & placement

    We coordinate interviews and support you through offer, acceptance, and start.

About Mervana

Rooted in pharmaceutical commercial operations.

Mervana Search Partners recruits for life sciences commercial teams: field sales, commercial operations, and sales leadership.

Our background is in pharmaceutical commercial operations, including sales force design, incentive compensation, targeting, and field analytics. We know how field teams are built, measured, and paid, and we recruit with that lens.

  • Sales Force Design
  • Incentive Compensation
  • Field Analytics
  • Targeting & Alignment
  • Launch Planning

For Candidates

Your next pharma or biotech role, found for you.

If you work in pharmaceutical or biotech sales, market access, commercial operations, or commercial leadership, send us your resume for current and upcoming searches.

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Our fees are always paid by the hiring company
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FAQ

Common questions

Do candidates pay anything?

No. Our fees are always paid by the hiring company. Candidates never pay to work with Mervana.

How do your fees work for employers?

We work on a contingency basis: you pay a fee only if you hire a candidate we present. The fee is a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary, and it is agreed in a written placement agreement before we share any candidate's name.

Do we have to work with you exclusively?

No. Our searches are nonexclusive, so you can use us alongside your internal recruiting team or other firms.

What types of companies do you recruit for?

Emerging and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies, especially teams preparing for launch, expanding a field force, or building out commercial operations.

What roles do you recruit?

Field sales (territory and specialty account managers, regional directors, key account and market access roles), commercial operations (sales operations, incentive compensation, targeting and alignment, commercial analytics), and commercial leadership.

Where do you recruit?

We are based in Chicago and recruit nationwide across the United States, including field roles in hard-to-fill territories.

Will you share my resume without asking me?

Never. We contact you about a specific role first, and your resume goes to an employer only with your permission.

Get in Touch

Building or expanding your commercial team?

Tell us about the roles where specialized recruiting support would make the biggest difference.

Email
info@mervanasearchpartners.com
Based In
Chicago, Illinois (recruiting nationwide)
Response Time
Within one business day

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