CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Commercial Growth Hire for a Global CDMO
Allerton Bishop was engaged by a global CDMO specialising in small molecule Finished Dosage Form (FDF) to support a strategic commercial leadership appointment.
The business was evolving its commercial model from a broad, technology-agnostic approach toward a more specialist, capability-led structure focused on dosage form expertise and targeted growth markets.
The Requirement
Role: Business Development Director – Oral Solid Dosage Form (OSD)
Scope: Global commercial remit covering:
- Specialist Pharma
- Generic Pharma
- Consumer Healthcare
The mandate required a commercially proven business development leader with deep OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing knowledge. A proven international business development capability, and the credibility to engage new and existing clients globally.
Our Search Approach
We delivered a targeted pan-European search across:
- United Kingdom
- Northern Europe
- Western Europe
Our process included:
- Cross-border market mapping and direct headhunting
- Multi-country shortlist delivery
- Remuneration benchmarking and advisory support by geography
- Detailed capability screening and deal sheet assessment
- Structure face to face interviews
- Comprehensive referencing and final-stage diligence
This ensured the client could compare high-calibre talent across multiple markets with confidence and make a fully informed hiring decision.
Candidate Feedback
"Andrew stands out as one of the most professional and effective recruiters I’ve worked with."
"He quickly demonstrated a strong understanding of both the role and the broader business context, focusing not just on matching a CV but on long-term fit."
"His communication was clear, transparent, and timely throughout the entire process."
"He combined structure and efficiency with a genuine, human approach."
"I would highly recommend Andrew to both candidates and companies looking for a reliable and thoughtful recruitment partner."
Outcome
A successful appointment of a high-impact commercial leader aligned to the client’s specialist growth strategy,
with the process strengthened by international market insight, compensation guidance, and robust candidate assessment.
Why Clients Partner With Allerton Bishop
- Deep pharmaceutical & CDMO market knowledge
- Cross-border search capability
- Consultative remuneration intelligence
- Thorough technical and commercial assessment
- Long-term hiring focus over short-term CV delivery
