A biotech company needed R&D leadership to support a drug development program. The company engaged executive search support to help identify the right leader for the role. It required domain fit aligned to life sciences and drug development. An executive search engagement was implemented to recruit R&D leadership for the program. The search focused on life sciences expertise and identifying a strong match for the customer’s requirements. The effort supported the customer’s hiring function by providing dedicated recruiting support. The engagement resulted in the placement of R&D leadership for the drug development program. The company filled the executive-level role through the executive search process. This delivered leadership capacity aligned to the needs of the program.