Retained Executive Search

Bringing Great Companies and Great People Together

Retained Executive Search &
Recruitment Services

Ruef & Associates LLC is a retained executive search firm providing recruitment services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our focus is oncology, immuno-oncology, and vaccines. We are known for successfully conducting and filling the “hard-to-fill” searches that necessitate rigorous sourcing, networking, professional development and onboarding of top tier talent who are not actively looking for new opportunities.

We connect with C-Suite & senior leaders in a deep and meaningful way uniquely qualifying us to search out highly skilled executives who make an immediate and lasting contribution to their new organization. We facilitate the best possible fit between candidates and companies.

Experience

Credibility

40 years of
industry experience

Deep understanding of C-Suite & Executive leadership

High degree of repeat business and referrals due to successful placements with discerning clients

Results

Result 1

Unique, personalized approach to attract top passive candidates and to ensure unprecedented client service

Result 2

Candidates are qualified and motivated

Result 3

Candidates “fit” the environment

Result 4

Candidates make an immediate and lasting contribution

Testimonials

Tim, I am delighted! What a great way to finish the week with fantastic news like this! Your team has been diligent and never gave up. Thank you for your support and for finding us such a terrific candidate.

VP, R&D Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Company

Just a personal note: I wanted to let you know that we just received an acceptance and our CMO is extremely pleased. Also, I wanted to say that I very much respect the fact that you continued to work on the position without an additional fee to find a great candidate for us. Being a fellow recruiter, I feel this reflects very well – not only on yourself but the profession as well. I honestly believe that the majority of our colleagues would not have followed through in such a professional way. Congratulations!

Head of Talent Acquisition, Maryland Pharmaceutical Company

Tim, This is awesome to hear and great feedback on both candidates. Thanks for all that you have done for us… we have a great partnership with you.

SVP, New Jersey Consumer Goods Company

I wanted to tell you that it has been a pleasure working with you. You are very easy to speak with. I have never had this type of positive experience with a recruiter. It has really helped me.

MD and Vice President candidate, New Jersey Pharmaceutical Co

Dear Tim, Thank you for taking your time to speak with me and provide me with your thoughtful career advice. You are outstanding in your area and I appreciate a lot what you have done for me!

Executive Director, Discovery Research, Biotechnology company, Ma

Your firm is the best Executive Search firm I have ever worked with. Your team took the time to really understand our needs and culture, was always responsive, and never gave up.

VP R&D NJ Pharmaceutical company

Your team is really wonderful. We have gotten burned with retained search in the past, but not here. We got our money’s worth and more. Jason is great. Thanks

Senior Human Resource Business Partner, New Jersey Pharmaceutical Company

Really great job! You continuously find us terrific candidates in these highly saturated, difficult markets like oncology and vaccines. Thanks again!

VP Clinical Development, Massachusetts Biotech

Partner with Us

There is great demand from academic institutions for more companies to present this program to their Fellows. Let us know of your company’s interest and we will be delighted to reach out to you and disuss how your company can participate.

Ruef and Associates is known for filling the hard-to-fill searches. Our specialty is R&D with a focus in Immuno-oncology, oncology and hematology.

Retained Executive Search