When the role carries risk, the hire has to be right.

Partnering with biotech, pharma, and medical device companies, Scott White Search helps you hire communications, investor relations, patient advocacy, and digital leaders - the roles responsible for how complex work is understood and trusted.

If you’re shaping a role, rethinking scope, or want a second opinion, feel free to reach out.

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Results Snapshot

83% offer-to-acceptance rate, reflecting strong candidate alignment

85% of submitted candidates advance to first-round interviews

75% of roles filled in under 65 days, beating industry benchmarks

First resumes delivered within 7 days of the intake meeting

Why These Roles Are Harder Than They Look

On paper, many candidates look qualified. In practice, very few fit the role as it truly exists.

Communications, investor relations, advocacy, and digital roles sit close to reputation, trust, and scrutiny. Misalignment is costly—not just in time, but in credibility.

Many clients reach out when a role proves harder than expected, or when the risk of getting it wrong is simply too high.

What Scott White
Search Does

Scott White Search is a boutique recruiting firm focused on senior communications, investor relations, patient advocacy, and digital roles across biotech, pharma, and medical devices.

Searches typically span Senior Manager through VP levels, supporting companies from early clinical-stage through public and commercial organizations.

The work is selective by design, focused on roles that require judgment, clarity, and trust on both sides.

  • “Scott is a true business partner and counselor. He asks impactful, detailed questions about the positions, the company and our culture. Beyond a resume, he helped me understand a candidate’s motivation, strengths and developmental areas and other qualities that you can’t find on a piece of paper.”

    — Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs

  • “Before launching the search, we agreed on a process that was thorough and deliberate, eliminating any unnecessary steps. From start to finish, the process took a record-breaking three weeks and the candidate has proven to be a perfect fit with the organization.”

    — Chief Communications & Brand Officer

  • "By the time we completed final interviews, we indeed had a very tough decision to make – another sign that Scott went above and beyond in delivering solid results."

    — Executive Director, Corporate Communications

  • “Scott listened well. He worked with me throughout the entire process. He was a good sounding board and provided sound advice. I never felt pressured by him and saw him as a true advocate.”

    — Vice President, Corporate Affairs

  • “Scott accurately described the position and because he knew so many people on the team personally, I got a better sense of the culture and team dynamics. Ultimately, that was the driving factor in why I joined.”

    — Senior Director, Global Digital Communications and Reputation

If you’re hiring for a role that carries visibility, pressure, or long-term impact, it’s worth getting right.

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