Sandra Ponzek
Life Sciences Executive Search Recruiter | Talent Strategist | Medical Affairs Recruiting Advisor
- Role
- Senior Executive Recruiter at The Carolan Group
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sandra Ponzek
Sandra is a seasoned global Talent Acquisition and Executive Search Consultant with 20 years of experience, seamlessly integrating expertise in both corporate and retained search.Her career spans from innovative startups to established Fortune 500 companies, each role enhancing her life sciences industry knowledge and strengthening her commitment to securing the ideal talent. Sandra has demonstrated keen intuition in assessing candidates’ fit with organizational cultures and needs. She excelled in diverse international environments, acquiring a profound understanding of cultural nuances and business dynamics. She fosters a high-touch experience for hiring managers, clients, and candidates by providing continuous support, transparent communication, and personalized guidance throughout the recruitment process. Trustees and senior executives value her industry knowledge, personable style and candid, thoughtful counsel throughout the search process.Sandra has a deep understanding of the complexities associated with today’s management conditions, recruitment trends, succession planning strategies, and diversity initiatives.As a German native, she is fluent in both English and German.Contact Informationemail: s•••••@carolangroup.com office: 61••••••00
Experience
Senior Executive Recruiter
Feb 2025 — Present
The Carolan Group is a specialized executive search firm partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO organizations to build high-impact scientific and leadership teams. We focus on placing senior-level professionals and advanced-degree professionals across medical, clinical, and commercial functions, serving as long-term career partners to both candidates and clients.As a Senior Executive Search Recruiter with The Carolan Group, Sandra partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device/diagnostic companies across the U.S. to identify and place top talent in roles spanning Medical Affairs Executives, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), MSL Managers & Regional Directors, Medical Directors, HEOR, Managed Care, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial functions, among others.With extensive experience across both retained and contingency search, Sandra is known for her thoughtful, consultative approach, deep market insight, and genuine commitment to helping professionals and organziations grow.
Education
Staatliche Berufsschule Bamberg | Germany
Pharmazeutisch Kaufmännische Angestellte
Skills
- Training
- Vendor Management
- Temporary Placement
- Onboarding
- Staffing Services
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employer Branding
- Cold Calling
- Executive Management
- Screening
- Hiring
- Candidate Generation
- Executive Search
- Management
- Competitive Intelligence
- Leadership
- Benefits Negotiation
- Project Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Medical Devices
- Internet Recruiting
- Vendor Relationships
- Sourcing
- Interviews
- New Hire Orientations
- Job Fairs
- Technical Recruiting
- Consulting
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Employee Benefits
- Hris
- Contract Recruitment
- Employee Engagement
- Corporate Recruiting
- College Recruiting
- Employee Relations
- Qualifying Candidates
- Screening Resumes
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