Case Study

Head of Investor Relations

THE ASSIGNMENT.

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer contacted us to help hire this pivotal role during organizational transition. Ideal profile: deep investor relations, strategic leader for communications, analytics and ESG programs.

THE CHALLENGE.

  • Turnover in Investor Relations for over last three years

  • Prior search with external search firm that did not produce results

  • Executive Leadership changes

  • Scope of role and leveling changed

THE OUTCOME.

Crossover Search dug deep into our network, focusing on quality of candidates and professionals that had not been previously considered. Weekly touch bases refined the talent pipeline. The selected candidate met all criteria, had 10+ years of biotech IR and Finance experience, commercial and clinical stage background, investor community relationships, spearheaded multiple ESG initiatives and local proximity. Our client recognized immediate value and, following a series of interviews, hired for the position.