Client-oriented, hardworking, and personable are words I would best use to describe myself. I have 10 years of client management experience; the majority of which was spent focused on the life sciences industry. I have a well-rounded background consisting of international and domestic recruiting, marketing, sales, finance, and graphic design. I put a heavy emphasis on transparent communication and to ensure that both my clients and candidates are comfortable with the recruitment process. I am an expert in retained search and interim talent with a primary focus in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other related life sciences industries.

Recruitment Consultant @ ORS Partners, LLC is a leading provider of Outsourced Recruitment Solutions (ORS) and is comprised of top recruiting professionals hired to build and scale venture-backed, high-growth firms across all industries. ORS provides ‘white label recruiting solutions’ that enables clients to focus on their own core business by leveraging our expertise in finding the best talent, increasing internal process efficiencies and improving overall retention and performance management. This differentiated offering allows ORS’ clients to offload their recruiting function without jeopardizing the consistency in their employer brand – a critical component to successful talent management. ORS Partners is founded and launched by the former leadership team of the TWC Group which was the region’s top Recruitment Process Outsourcing firm that was sold to COMSYS/Manpower. To learn more about ORS Partners, please visit www.orspartners.com. From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Senior Director @ Working closely with clients and candidates nationally, Ashton Tweed has a developed a proprietary database of over 70,000 contacts since its founding in 2004. Additionally, they are able to support work globally through a partner headquartered in the UK. www.ashtontweed.com info@ashtontweed.com • Directly manages a Researcher on a day-to-day basis and project manages Director level co-workers • Conducts surveys regarding all aspects of Ashton Tweed marketing including social media and business development, puts together reports, and presents details to the CEO • Interviews individuals to join Ashton Tweed and contributes to hiring decisions • As in the Director role, manages client and candidate relationships, recruits candidates, runs recruitment projects, negotiates with both candidates and clients, conducts reference reports as well as many of the other previously listed duties From March 2013 to May 2015 (2 years 3 months) Director @ • Managed client relationships across a variety of life sciences industries ranging from small to large. Communications included face-to-face meetings as well as phone and email communication throughout project lifecycle to ensure that candidate and project goals are met • Internally managed Ashton Tweed projects from beginning to end including developing research, creating timelines, guiding the research team, and managing weekly project meetings • Actively recruited primarily non-active candidates for a senior leadership and executive level roles across a variety of disciplines with in the life sciences arena for retained, contingent, and interim positions • Conducted face-to-face interviews with candidates to assess their qualifications from a technical and personal perspective in relation to the requirements of the position • Introduced a market coverage technique for internal projects which improved the work flow in conjunction with project timelines, coverage of competitive landscape, and ensured more accurate production of candidates • Presented and managed negotiation process for candidate offers from clients • Managed Ashton Tweed Twitter and Facebook accounts using HootSuite social media dashboard • Created video marketing messages to engage with potential candidate and client targets that are unique to each project • Analyzed video marketing data utilizing Jive Systems • Attended and actively participated in business development meetings in person and by phone with Ashton Tweed Partners to prospective clients • Worked directly with the CEO and Partners to improve research and recruitment process within the organization From May 2011 to February 2013 (1 year 10 months) Client Director @ Global executive search and selection in life sciences including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, diagnostic, commercial suppliers and related companies. • Actively recruited candidates for a wide range of life sciences positions for major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CROs, and market research organizations based on the client specifications. • Organized and directed kickoff and midpoint meetings with client. Led and guided research team in the development of research plans and qualified candidate location and placement. • Conducted face-to-face interviews with candidates. Composed detailed profiles highlighting achievements of candidates, presented short qualified candidate list in person to clients; confirmed logistics and mediated salary negotiations between client and candidate. • Conducted search work domestically and internationally including the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia • Conducted full project life cycle of candidate placement from research through client presentation. Placements included three Regional Clinical Trial Monitors in Guatemala and Mexico for top pharmaceutical organization, Director of Regulatory Affairs for top veterinary pharmaceutical organization, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and a Director of Operations for a private, family owned dental organization, and the build out Principal level down to Analysts for an established, global health economics consultancy. • For a top 10 pharmaceutical client, was one of four Consultants responsible for a successful market intelligence project involving the mapping of the eMarketing and closed loop marketing groups for six major pharmaceutical competitors. This consisted of conversing and interviewing individuals in positions of senior leadership down to entry level to gain an understanding of both the purpose and the structure of their group. From September 2008 to May 2011 (2 years 9 months) Client Director @ Mercator Life Sciences is a premium provider of contingency based services focused on placing mid-to-senior level executives within the life sciences industry. Part of the Sharpstream Group of companies, we are well placed to assist our clients in filling key roles with the highest caliber talent available on the market in short time frames. • Along with 3 other colleagues, led the launch of the US branch of the contingency model recruitment firm, Mercator Life Sciences • Negotiated terms of agreement with clients From November 2008 to January 2009 (3 months) Associate Client Director @ From January 2008 to August 2008 (8 months) Resourcing Consultant @ • Developed research plan, conducted research, completed verification calls to qualify candidates, worked closely with both the client and the candidate to schedule interviews • Within 2 months, led a group of 5 individuals in the development of a training model which was placed on the intranet for use in both the London and Philadelphia offices From April 2007 to December 2007 (9 months) Sales Coordinator @ • Provided assistance to financial representatives by supplying product knowledge in reference to variable annuities and other retirement products • Ran personalized business illustrations, fulfilled literature orders and aided in the completion of paperwork • Worked in conjunction with 5 Regional Marketing Directors to develop sales strategy for clients in their respective regions throughout the United States • Trained new employees (12 new employees trained in one year) From 2005 to 2007 (2 years)

BS, Marketing @ Philadelphia University From 2001 to 2005 River Hill High School John Degnan is skilled in: Pharmaceutical Industry, Executive Search, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Strategy, Project Management, Permanent Staffing, Human Resources, Global Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Research, Negotiation, Management, Manage Client Relationships, Networking