Strofield Group

Retained Executive Search for Venture & Private Equity-Backed Life Sciences Companies

We Build Leadership That Builds Value

Strofield Group is a retained executive search firm partnering with venture and private-equity-backed life sciences companies at critical inflection points — from early institutional buildout through commercialization and scale.

Our Approach

We operate as an extension of the founding team and board.

Our engagements include:

  • Organizational structure consultation

  • Hiring sequence strategy

  • Executive market intelligence

  • Direct access to elite, in-demand and difficult-to-reach leadership talent

  • Compensation calibration

  • Offer strategy and close management

We bring discretion, precision, and long-term alignment to every mandate.

Why Strofield Group?

  • 13+ years in executive search

  • 250+ senior placements globally

  • Experience building executive infrastructure from inception

  • Trusted by founders, investors, and private capital partners

  • White-glove, high-discretion retained search model

We understand that executive hiring directly impacts valuation, fundraising, and long-term exit outcomes.

Connect

We welcome conversations with founders, boards, and investors building exceptional life sciences companies.

Areas of Expertise

Executive Leadership & Board Appointments:

  • C-Suite

  • Vice Presidents

  • Senior Leadership Team

  • Non-Executive Directors

Across:

  • Biotech & Biopharma

  • Medical Devices

  • Diagnostics

  • Digital Health

  • CROs

Our Model

All engagements are retained.

We work selectively with founders and investors who value:

  • Speed with precision

  • Cultural alignment

  • Long-term partnership

  • Integrity

“Claire Strofield is one of those rare people who shows up as a true partner in every sense of the word. She’s been a trusted friend, mentor, and sounding board to me, and her insight is consistently thoughtful and grounded.

Claire has an exceptional ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and help people see both the immediate path forward and the bigger picture. She brings wisdom without ego and a steady sense of integrity that makes you trust her confidence.

Anyone who has the opportunity to work with Claire will quickly realize how much she cares about people—and how powerfully that care translates into impact. She makes those around her better!”

— GINA FORD, CEO BIONTX

“We worked with Claire to build a health-tech ecosystem from the ground up. Claire stood out for her attentiveness to our mission, her drive to align with our milestones, and her passion for finding the best talent quickly. She was a true asset in building out our start-up and helped us discover our first five employees. She is the best in the field at what she does… not only because of her global expertise but also because of her gifts of listening and genuinely caring.”

— YIZHEN DONG, HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES GROWTH EQUITY

“Claire is a detail-oriented executive consultant! She has invested a considerable amount of time getting to know me and our business needs in med devices to tap her wide network for the right candidates. She is very tenacious and extremely personable. And her follow-up is very timely and efficient. This makes working with her so recommendable.”

— RON TEDESCO, FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL ADVISOR DX ADVISORS

Contact Us

Los Angeles, California

Phone: 619-376-5760

Email: claire at strofieldgroup.com

Website: www.strofieldgroup.com