“I’ve known Kuba for several years; we’re both Oxford-based, and I’d previously taken part in one of his bioCatalyst roundtables. When we needed to hire an SVP Corporate Development post-Series B, I recommended to the board and our investors that we work with him. We successfully hired Chris Holterhoff through his search process.

Kuba’s market mapping was comprehensive and targeted. His focus on Corporate Development and Partnering meant he already had strong connections in exactly the space we needed, so we weren’t starting from scratch. The interview reports helped me prepare for my own conversations with candidates, showing where to probe more deeply. The client portal kept everything accessible in one place.

What differentiated bioCatalyst wasn’t just the fee structure. Kuba understood the specific requirements of Corporate Development in biotech, what profile would work at our stage, and how to assess strategic thinking alongside technical capability. The quality of the work met or exceeded what I’d expect from much larger firms.

What I didn’t expect was the follow-through. After Chris joined, Kuba ran behavioural and personality assessments and walked me through how Chris and I can work together most effectively. Many search firms disappear once the contract is signed. This had real practical value as Chris ramps up.

I’d work with Kuba again, and I’ve already recommended him within my network.”

“Kuba was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I found his services to be highly differentiated from the larger executive search firms, including everything from providing a thorough and accurate job description, being responsive and transparent throughout the process, and taking steps to ensure I am best positioned for success heading into the new role.”

“Kuba was extremely effective in narrowing down the search to the most relevant candidates. He was diligent, quick, and highly responsive throughout the process, which led to the successful recruitment of two great talents for our team, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Products and Director of Biomarkers, BD”

“I thoroughly enjoy working with Jakub, he is a very professional operator, supportive and with an eagerness to find the right solution. He’s a sharp but pragmatic thinker, determined and I was impressed in his attention to detail and honest approach.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jakub as a candidate. Jakub made the recruitment process very straightforward and meaningful. He made sure that all my questions were addressed, and kept me well informed. I felt very supported in my application for the role.”

“I can recommend Jakub as an efficient recruiter in recruitment processes in the biotech and pharma industries. He has deeply rooted knowledge of contemporary processes in high-tech-med and understands the traits of a modern leadership in the industry. This, together with the right approach to diversity and cross-cultural behavior, makes him highly competent in what he does.”