Maurice Thornton

headcount is a Zürich based consultancy serving clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, diagnostic, OTC, and chemical market segments. We are specialized in the local and international search, intelligence, identification, and recruitment of management level talent for top healthcare companies. We utilize the most up-to-date tools, networks, technology, and media to provide first in class service to our clients.

headcount recruitment & research is currently carrying out attraction & sourcing activities for Roche Pharmaceuticals. Our current focus is around helping Roche to develop a talent pipeline in Development positions such as Safety Scientists and Leaders, Medical Directors, Regulatory Program Managers, Biostatisticians, Clinical Scientists, and more. Please get in touch if you are looking for a change in your career - see our website www.headcount.ch for current open positions.

A once in a lifetime opportunity for a trip around the globe.

Amgen is the world’s largest independent biotechnology company with International Headquarters in Zug. In this role I was responsible for all staffing matters (recruitment, training, onboarding, preferred supplier selection, social media strategy, direct search, etc.) both in Switzerland and in various other countries.

The Global Fund is an international financing organization that aims to attract and disburse additional resources to prevent and treat HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. At the headquarters in Geneva, I was responsible for global recruitment, as well as training, policy creation, and attraction strategies.

Michael Page International has 35 years expertise in professional services recruitment and has been established as one of the best-known consultancy companies, employing more than 5,350 people in over 161 offices and 33 countries worldwide. Starting from scratch in this position, I built a Healthcare & Life Science division, ultimately leading eight consultants placing candidates in the pharma, medtech, and biotech industries throughout Switzerland.

Execution of a pre-clinical study examining the enhancement of Heparin delivery.