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Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment
Oxford is one of the world’s foremost knowledge economies, anchored by the University of Oxford and a dense cluster of biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and deep-tech spinouts that make up the wider “Oxfordshire Golden Triangle.” Aristo Search partners with biotech, pharmaceutical, technology, and academic-adjacent organisations to secure scientific directors, commercial leaders, and executive teams capable of scaling research into commercial success.
Our consultants maintain deep relationships across the Oxford science and innovation ecosystem, giving clients access to CEOs, CSOs, and VPs of R&D with genuine experience navigating the path from university spinout to venture-backed growth company.
Every Oxford search begins with a detailed briefing on the scientific and commercial context behind the role, whether that’s scaling a biotech spinout, building a pharmaceutical R&D function, or leading a deep-tech venture through its next funding stage. Our researchers map talent across the Oxfordshire science corridor and the wider UK biotech and technology sector, identifying leaders with the specific technical depth the role requires.
Each candidate is assessed through structured interviews covering scientific credibility, commercial acumen, and leadership track record, with reference checks completed before introduction.
Senior leadership salaries in Oxford typically range from £70,000 to £115,000, with CSO, VP of R&D, and commercial director roles in biotech and life sciences often reaching £120,000 to £175,000 plus equity, reflecting the venture-backed nature of the local ecosystem. We benchmark every search against this competitive science-sector market.
We back every placement with a replacement guarantee: if a hired candidate leaves within the agreed guarantee period, we conduct a complimentary replacement search at no additional retainer.
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