The opportunity

Our client is a leading middle-market private equity firm with a significant healthcare portfolio, particularly contract research (CRO) businesses. It is building a network of Board Advisors: seasoned operators who can bring hands-on experience to portfolio company leadership teams and boards.

The role

As a Board Advisor you will work alongside portfolio company CEOs, boards and the sponsor’s deal and operating teams. You will:

• Advise on strategy, growth and commercial priorities in your sector
• Share operating experience on quality, delivery, capacity and cost
• Support the leadership team on organizational design, talent and succession
• Contribute to M&A and integration, including diligence and buy-and-build
• Act as a trusted sounding board to management through scale-up, turnaround or exit preparation

Who we’re looking for

You are a senior operator who has led a significant servicesbusiness, not a pure advisor or consultant. You will have:

• Division President, CEO or equivalent P&L leadership, ideally across global, multi-site operations
• A track record of growing a contract services business and building the leadership team
• PE-backed experience, and ideally prior board or advisory experience
• Credibility with CEOs and investors, and the ability to challenge as well as support
• Experience across clinical or preclinical research services is valued, including commercial strategy, client management and operating at scale across multiple sites or regions.