Headhunt the team…

… that gets your products approved, reimbursed & changing lives.

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Hire your next Market Access specialist with the aid of industry expert and headhunter, Ruxandra Ponova.

Build a team that can collectively bring your products to market, secure reimbursement, boost sales and revolutionize the healthcare industry.

*99% of my clients stay with their new employer for 5+ years

Pharma, BioTech & MedTech Executives around the world…

Your products have the potential to improve and save lives, and to do that you need to build the BEST team. But good talent is hard to come by, and keeping it is even harder.

You may have considered outsourcing your work to a market access consultancy, but will that be a sustainable long-term solution? The truth is…

Without the right Market Access people in your workforce, you risk:

  • Not getting access to the right markets

  • Failing to secure the reimbursement you need

  • Struggling to keep costs down

  • Falling short of your sales targets

  • Being left behind by your competitors

Obviously, you’d like to avoid that. I can help you build a formidable team of Market Access experts that have the collective know-how to get your products to market, secure funding and ultimately, change the world for the better.

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With North Star you will....

Receive strategic recruitment advice

tailored to your company's needs, to identify the right candidates based on specific skill sets, qualifications, and cultural fit.

Tap into a network of talented professionals

who may not be actively searching for job opportunities but would be available and the perfect addition to your team.

Hire an expert that’ll hit the ground running,

is a cultural fit, can do the job well, and add new ideas to the team. With the right addition, you can skyrocket your company and revolutionary products to new heights.

Streamline the hiring process

by offloading the time-consuming tasks of candidate sourcing, screening, and initial interviews to a headhunter, allowing your internal team to focus on core business operations and strategic initiatives.

Save money with your own in-house Market Access team

and avoid the monstrous cost of endless searching, replacing good staff or outsourcing.

I’m not a volume headhunter that’s looking to fill every role.

I take care in sourcing the best candidates that bring their expertise, new ideas and unwavering loyalty. The fact that all but one of my clients have remained with their new employers for more than 5+ years proves that.

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Experience my unique, streamlined 7-phase process so you can be at the forefront of your industry and positively impact people’s lives:

  • Get a curated list of up to 5 candidates, and save time and effort by receiving a targeted selection of top talent, increasing your chances of finding the right fit for your company.

  • Gain valuable insights as I explain why each candidate was chosen and how they would be a suitable or perfect match for your company, enabling you to make informed decisions.

  • Enjoy a smooth interview process as I coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a convenient and efficient experience for both parties.

  • Receive comprehensive debriefs with me to assess every candidate’s performance, determine if additional candidates are required, or confidently proceed with the chosen candidate(s), leveraging my expertise in the Life Sciences industry.

  • If the initial candidates don’t meet your requirements, I will repeat the process, presenting you with another shortlist of well-suited candidates, ensuring you have multiple options.

  • Rely on my expertise to manage the offer process effectively, ensuring a win-win situation where both the candidate and your company are satisfied, leading to higher acceptance rates.

  • Benefit from my support in the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for the candidate, and receive valuable post-placement feedback to refine your recruitment strategies and optimize future hiring endeavours.

Ready to revolutionise the healthcare industry?

Experience my streamlined 7-phase process tailored for Life Sciences.

Book your free introduction call today to build your expert in-house Market Access team and get your products selling like hotcakes.

What my clients say…

  • “Ruxandra is a brilliant matchmaker with an extensive network of high-performing talent across the healthcare industry. She’s passionate, detailed, empathetic and relentless in her work, and always puts 100% into finding the best-in-class match for her client. She’s a true professional that always surpasses my expectations.

    I highly recommend her services to innovative healthcare companies looking for exceptional leaders, specialized talent, or growth opportunities to make an impact!”

    Chief Market Access Strategy Officer, Swiss Medical Equipment Manufacturing Company

  • “Ruxandra is a dedicated professional who does not spare efforts to provide the highest quality of service in finding, filtering, and pre-selecting candidates. She’s always kept us up-to-date with the recruitment process and even candidates complimented her for her level of attention and responsiveness. Ruxandra is among the top recruiters in the industry and I strongly recommend her.”

    CEO, leading Medical Technology Consultancy

  • “Ruxandra worked on retained searches and also contingency recruitment for a number of senior roles, and has proved herself to have excellent judgement and has been able to provide us with candidates that meet and exceed our expectations. She’s always been very honest with me in terms of her personal bandwidth and if she feels that she can not give a vacancy enough time or attention, she will inform me so that my resourcing time frames are not impacted. I have no hesitation in recommending Ruxandra”.

    HR Business Partner , leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company

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Have any questions?

  • I can help you if:

    – you operate in the Life Sciences field – precisely, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Biotech – and you need to build an Access team that will help you bring your product successfully to the market.

    – you are a specialised consultancy in Access, Pricing & Reimbursement, HEOR, RWE, and HTA, operating in the Life Sciences industry. 

  • I can help you recruit employees with a minimum 2yrs of experience and upwards. In the last two years, I have helped hire 40% managerial roles (Manager, Directors, Head of) and 60% executives roles (Sr VP and Chief level).

  • Once the recruitment process is in the active interview phase, the process will take approx. 30 days to complete. 

  • Following our job debrief call, you will be told within one week how long the process will take and if there will be any issues I foresee with the process.

    Then the following structure is put in place with dates:

    1st candidate shortlist

    Debrief and presentation of profiles submitted

    Interviews

    Interview debrief

    2nd candidate shortlist (if needed) – steps 2-4 repeat

    Offer management

    Onboarding and post-placement feedback  

  • I have specialised in the Life Sciences industry since 2012, giving me a unique position and knowledge to act as your recruitment and brand ambassador successfully.

    I am not a volume recruiter, which means the same specialised person carefully and closely looks after your hiring needs at any time.

    Furthermore, because I have a strong understanding of the Life Sciences sector, I am uniquely positioned to introduce you to professionals who will meet your required professional experience whilst ensuring your company culture matches their personality and aspirations.

    This way, your new colleagues will grow and thrive in their new roles while adding short-term and long-term value to your business.

  • I would be happy to answer your questions and discuss what solutions I could offer you. So please reach out by clicking the button or via phone (+4915119770600) or email (ruxandra@nsrecruit.com). I look forward to speaking with you.

Finally, partner with a proven headhunter.

If you’re in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Nanotechnology, Hospital & Healthcare or a Market Access Life Science Consultancy, I can relieve you from your recruitment woes.

Remove the stress of candidate sourcing, screening, and initial interviews when you outsource to a headhunter with more than 10 years of Life Science headhunting experience.

Book your FREE call with me below and discover how I can efficiently connect you with top-tier talent, save you time and resources, and ensure the success of your life-changing product.

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