A Global Alliance

Harvey & Nagl Health + Concord MGI

Harvey & Nagl Concord – HNC

Executive Access at the of Biotech, Pharma & Medtech.

Three Executive Search boutiques. One living network – linking the right leaders, investors, and companies to accelerate growth, globally.

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Our Commitments & Presence

3 boutiques

3,000+ completed searches

25 yrs US track record

1997 founded

Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC)
A New Force in Global Life Sciences Executive Search

Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC) marks a defining moment in Health Executive Search. The coming together of three Executive Search boutiques, each with its own heritage, network, and expertise, into a single, integrated global alliance.

subrosa Executive Search. Links Life Sciences. Concord MGI.

Three Executive Search firms. One shared conviction: that exceptional leadership is the most powerful driver of growth in the biotech, pharma and medtech industry.

The Global Alliance – HNC

Harvey & Nagl Health (HNH)

Formed through the union of Links Life Sciences and subrosa Executive Search – two highly respected European boutiques with deep roots in pharma, biotech, and medtech.

Under the leadership of Michael Harvey and Georg Nagl, HNH has become a trusted partner to boards and executive teams across Europe, APAC, MENA, and the CIS – placing leaders who don't just fill roles, but unlock funding, drive development, and take therapies to market.

Michael Harvey and Georg Nagl, spent their careers in senior industry roles and building specialist consultancies. Along the way, they saw first-hand that success in life sciences is never just about science or funding - it is about the people leading the journey.

Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC)

Brings a third force into the alliance – Concord MGI, one of America's most established Life Sciences and Healthcare executive search practices, founded in 1997.

Through this partnership, Concord's unrivalled US network and 25-year track record are reactivated and repositioned under the HNC banner, creating a dedicated, expert presence across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Leigh Filippini, Co-Founder of Concord MGI, leads HNC as the alliance's anchor for the Americas – bringing with her a proven delivery process, 3,000+ completed searches, and the most comprehensive proprietary database of profiled executive talent in America.

This is what Life Sciences executive search looks like.

Proven Impact, Measurable Results

4,000+

Successful placements in Biotech, Pharma and Medtech

Delivering senior leaders, scientific experts, and strategic talent across every stage of growth

98%

Project success rate

Delivering results that consistently exceed client expectations

92%

Of candidates still within the organisation at 3 years

Built on a thorough deep understanding of the environment. Matching culture, vision and values

50+

Long-standing client partnerships worldwide

Built on trust and repeat business, high performance, and enduring collaboration

Global

EU · US · CA · APAC · MENA · CIS · LATAM

Supporting Biotech innovation on an international scale

250+

Female leaders supported through our Biopharma Leadership community

Championing diversity, inclusion, and leadership development across Life Sciences

Biotech, pharma, and medtech focus. Leadership aligned to strategy and results.

In rare disease, every hire has to count - you can't afford a misstep. HNH understood that from day one. They brought us leaders who not only had the technical expertise but also the leadership, empathy and drive needed to navigate complex patient pathways. Their insight into our space and genuine partnership have made them an indispensable part of our growth story.
— CEO, Rare Disease Biotech (Europe)

We were searching for a senior medical leader who could bridge clinical strategy and commercial execution - not an easy combination to find. HNH's network reached far beyond the usual talent pools, and they introduced someone who has transformed our medical affairs function. Their understanding of leadership fit and organisational culture is exceptional.
— SVP, Global Medical Affairs, Mid-Size Biopharma

HNH gave us access to a leadership network we couldn't reach ourselves. Every introduction was relevant, and every candidate had been evaluated for the impact they could bring. Within weeks, we had a CMO who delivered from day one.
— CEO, Biotech Scale-Up

Unlike other firms, HNH didn't flood us with CVs. They understood our business stage and introduced leaders who were the right cultural and strategic match. The CTO we hired has transformed our product development timelines.
— Board Chair, Medtech Company

What impressed me most was the focus on outcomes, not just titles. HNH helped us secure senior leaders who understood both the science and the commercial pressures. They've made a measurable difference to our growth path.
— Chief Scientific Officer, Pharma Spin-Out

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Assessing leaders and organisations through application, not theory.

HNH's assessments showed us how leaders would actually perform under pressure, not just what they looked like on paper. That evidence gave us the confidence to restructure our leadership team ahead of Phase III.
— COO, Midsized Pharma

Their approach to assessing culture fit and behaviours was practical and grounded. It wasn't about abstract psychometrics - it was about how our team would work together on the projects that matter. That insight helped us keep our best people and re-shape roles where needed.
— HR Director, Biotech Scale-Up

Onboarding new members of the team is usually a slow process. HNH built assessments into the onboarding itself, helping new leaders settle quickly and align with our organisational goals. The result was immediate performance improvement.
— General Manager, Rare Disease Biotech

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Tailored support to maximise leadership impact.

What set HNH apart was their strategic mindset. They didn't just deliver candidates; they challenged our thinking on structure, capability, and long-term leadership needs. The process was efficient, insightful, and human - exactly what you want when building a biotech ready for its next phase.
— Chief Operating Officer, Scaling Biotech (UK)

HNH's consulting was lean, focused, and directly relevant. They prepared our portfolio company for investor presentations in a way that big consultancies never could - practical, cost-effective, and grounded in sector realities.
— VC Partner, Healthcare Fund

We needed clarity on our go-to-market strategy, but not a 200-page consulting report. HNH gave us sharp, actionable advice that aligned our leadership team and ensured we were launch-ready.
— CEO, Biotech preparing for launch

The difference with HNH is how tightly they link consulting to leadership. Their advice on scaling our operations wasn't theoretical - it was shaped around the leaders already in place, which made it both implementable and cost-effective.
— Chief Commercial Officer, Pharma SME

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Our Three Pillars

Executive Access - Leadership Impact

Biotech, pharmaceutical, and medtech focus. Leadership aligned to strategy and results.

C-suite and senior functional appointments
Interim and fractional executives
Global networks across EU, US, APAC, LATAM, MEC
Leaders selected for strategic contribution and measurable results

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Organisation Design & Development

Assessing leaders and organisations through application, not theory.

Assess: Leadership under pressure: skills, behaviours, decision-making, EI
Align: Onboarding for rapid impact / Organisational reviews to fit stage of growth / Succession & restructuring guidance
Advance: Development pathways to build future-ready teams

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Targeted Consulting for Scale and Success

Tailored support to maximise leadership impact.

Investor readiness and partnerships
Go to Market Strategy
Commercialisation and market growth strategies
Workforce and operational scaling

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Why Work With HNC

HNC was created to change how Biotech, Pharma, and Medtech companies build leadership for growth.

We go beyond recruitment. Where others fill roles, HNC connects companies with leaders who make a difference – those who unlock funding, drive development, and take therapies to market. Our founders have spent their careers at the crossroads of science, strategy, and people. That means we understand not just who the right leader is, but why they matter – and what they need to succeed.

We operate as a true partner at every inflection point. From first leadership hire to commercial launch, we help companies anticipate what's ahead and ensure the right people are in place before the moment demands it.

At HNC, we believe the future of Biotech is shaped not only by innovation, but by the leaders who bring it to life.

Every connection through HNC builds something lasting – a living network of trusted, like-minded leaders whose shared ambition is to advance Life Sciences. It's not a database. It's a community of impact.

End-to-end partner From first leadership hires through to commercial launch.

Flexible models Permanent, interim, and fractional executives.

Full launch strategy Including market access and regulatory pathways.

Beyond recruitment Funding access, partnerships, and portfolio strategy.

Deep networks Executives, investors, and partners across the biotech ecosystem.

Our Global Coverage

30 Offices in 21 Countries

Office Locations

Network Coverage