Fractional and Interim Leadership Recruitment
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At The Higgins Group, we connect life sciences organizations with proven leaders on a fractional and interim basis.
Whether supporting a time-sensitive initiative, guiding strategy, or accelerating growth, fractional leaders deliver the level of expertise you need, exactly when and where you need it, without the lengthy timeline to hire a full-time role. Interim leaders can provide the experience and stability to guide your team through transitions.
Healthcare and Life Sciences is the leading industry using high-end independent talent and interim executives
Percentage of surveyed biopharma organizations that had/have a fractional leader (55% of the rest were considering one) [BioSpace (Jul 2025)]
What Are Fractional Leaders?
Whether you need a fractional CMO, regulatory lead, or scientific officer, THG has the deep network to support your team with flexible leadership solutions.
Fractional leaders integrate seamlessly into your organization and provide part-time or project-based leadership, ensuring you get the expertise you need when you need it, without the lengthy timeline to fill a full-time role.
Should You Consider A Fractional Leader for Your Business?
Get the flexibility, level of experience, and impact you need today on a faster timeline than placing a full-time leader.
When a company needs a senior leader with a high level of expertise but cannot support a full-time senior leader, a fractional leader can fill the gap. A fractional leader can:
- Bridge executive transitions without slowing progress
- Bring in niche expertise for time-sensitive programs or regulatory milestones
- Support funding or partnership inflection points with an experienced leadership presence
- Scale leadership capacity for high-growth companies or expanding pipelines
To learn more about the benefits of hiring a fractional leader, reach out to our team of experts.
What Are Interim Leaders?
Interim leaders are skilled professionals who take on full-time, time-bound leadership roles. They deliver continuity and expertise while you search for a permanent hire or navigate a pivotal period.
Should You Consider An Interim Leader for Your Business?
Interim leaders can step in quickly, stabilize critical functions, deliver results, and foster the confidence you need during periods of transition.
Companies turn to interim leaders to provide hands-on leadership across critical functions, ensuring that science and business goals move forward without disruption. An interim leader can:
- Bridge executive transitions without slowing progress
- Keep operations on track while permanent searches are underway
- Guide organizations through critical milestones, such as funding rounds, partnerships, or regulatory approvals
- Derisk hiring decisions by engaging interim leaders who may convert to permanent roles
- Provide continuity during organizational restructuring or growth phases
To learn more about the benefits of hiring an interim leader, reach out to our team of experts.
Exclusive Life Sciences Focus
The Higgins Group exclusively focuses on recruitment for the life sciences industry.
Clients and candidates alike trust THG to place full-time, fractional, and interim experts who meet the unique needs of the organization and the individual.
Our unparalleled expertise, robust experience, and deep network of connections provide you access to the strongest candidates for leadership roles across the life sciences industry, including:
- Discovery, Preclinical, and Translational
- Clinical Development and Operations
- Regulatory and Quality
- Medical Affairs
- CMC / Technical Operations / Manufacturing
