Ken Allison

About Ken Allison

In 1993, Ken Allison and Karen Leathers created The Chase Group Inc. with a drive to provide life sciences organizations in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with the executive level talent needed to fuel innovative breakthroughs in medicine. Since then, our approach to partnering with leaders in biotech, pharma, research/development, and academic medicine has generated results for teams and life science organizations around the globe. As a boutique executive search firm providing client-focused service, we carefully select and train our team members to ensure we develop and nurture long-term relationships with both our clients and our candidates. We are proud of our track record of success and are as passionate today about the future of the life sciences as when we started. Visit our website at to learn more about our team and specialized approach to life sciences executive search.Specialties: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Academic Medicine, Research and Development, Retained Executive Search, C-Level Executives, Chief Medical Officer, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety and Risk Management, Oncology Clinical Development, Chief Scientific Officer, Clinical Research Neurology

Experience

1. Managing Partner & COO

   The Chase Group, Inc

   Sep 1993 — Present · Overland Park, KS, US

   As a founding partner at The Chase Group, I work with some of the most talented executive recruiters in the life sciences executive search industry. We collaborate and inspire each other with a focus on client satisfaction and success. We continually learn and seek to improve, refine, and deepen our knowledge base and relationships, which in turn generates a fun, rewarding, and challenging work environment. Our life science clients and candidates appreciate the personal touch and positive energy we share. As a hands-on leader, I manage client relationships and oversee operational excellence for our executive search firm. Our specialized approach, ongoing training, custom database, and systems ensure efficient use of time and resources. This enables The Chase Group team to focus on generating the results our clients count on us to deliver. Read about our client successes at or contact me to learn about how we can help you achieve your goals.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  BS

Skills

• Management
• Clinical Trials
• Oncology
• Healthcare
• Team Development
• Lifesciences
• Start-Ups
• Drug Development
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Devices
• Executive Search
• Leadership
• CRO
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Biotechnology
• Recruiting
• Life Sciences
• Clinical Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Onboarding