Mark Carlson

About Mark Carlson

Biotech doesn’t wait — and neither can Quality. As timelines tighten around filings, inspections, and growth milestones, the pressure on QA leadership only grows.That’s where I come in.For over 25 years, I’ve partnered with biopharma companies to build strong, inspection-ready Quality functions — placing leaders from Director to C-suite across GCP, GMP, GLP, and PV.I focus exclusively on retained executive search for Quality and Compliance roles in biotech. Whether it’s finding a VP of GCP QA ahead of an IND submission or helping a Head of Quality rebuild post-audit, I bring a milestone-based model that delivers fully vetted, high-performing candidates in under 60 days — without the usual stalls or surprises.A recent example: An oncology client retained us to find their first VP of Quality. The goal was clear — build systems from the ground up, define strategy, overhaul SOPs, ensure phase-appropriate compliance, and mentor the team. We presented 11 qualified candidates, 8 advanced to second-round interviews, and the right hire was made by Day 16. The full search wrapped up in just 36 days.If you’re scaling a Quality function — or need to fill a key leadership role without delay — let’s connect. Even a quick conversation might save you weeks down the line.Contact Info:Email: m•••••••@prestigescientific.comPhone: 85••••••38

Experience

1. Partner - Quality & Compliance Executive Search

   Prestige Scientific

   Jan 2022 — Present · Milford, MA, US

   Building leadership and management teams within the Quality & Compliance area of Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies.

Education

• Framingham State University

  BA, Economics

  1992 — 1995

Skills

• Staffing Services
• Temporary Staffing
• Key Account Management
• Recruitment/Retention
• Salary Negotiation
• Selling
• Recruiting
• Contract Negotiations
• Life Sciences
• Professional Staffing
• Creative Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Executive Search
• Talent Management
• Sales Recruitment
• Sales Force Effectiveness
• Sales Process
• Staffing Industry
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Permanent Placement
• Talent Identification
• Screening
• Hiring
• Solution Selling
• Technical Recruiting
• Client Relationship Building
• Candidate Generation
• Consultative Selling
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Contract Recruitment
• Sales Management
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• HR Consulting
• Candidate Screening
• Sales Effectiveness
• Screening Resumes
• Biotechnology
• Direct Recruiting