Darrin Baker

About Darrin Baker

As an Executive Recruiter, I conduct high-impact search campaigns across every stage of drug R&D from early discovery through clinical development and commercialization. My work spans global pharma and biotech companies, emerging startups, and venture-backed platforms, with therapeutic expertise spanning all areas. I am especially focused on the emerging intersection of AI and recruiting in life sciences. I leverage AI-based tools and platforms in my own search process, improving candidate targeting, workflow automation and operational efficiency, outreach personalization, and talent insights. My mission is to connect visionary organizations with top-tier talent using both human intuition and innovative technology with professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to long-term relationships.Specialties: R&D talent strategy & market intelligence, search campaigns, networking, marketing, and relationship management.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Life Sciences Search

   Search Group Of San Diego

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Management Action Program (MAP)

  Executive managerial and team building skills for financial goals and controls

  2000 — 2002

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Science, Communications, Emphasis in Public Relations

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology
• Executive Management
• Training & Development
• Marketing
• Training
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Recruiting
• Life Sciences
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Sales Management
• Sales Process
• Business Development
• Sales
• Relationship Building
• Lead Generation
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Leadership