Ray Rodriguez - Compass Carter Osborne Summer Drinks 2024

Ray Rodriguez MSc, BA (Hons)

Research Associate

Life Sciences Research

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Ray is a Research Associate in the Life Sciences Practice, supporting retained search mandates across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services organisations globally. 

Prior to Compass Carter Osborne, Ray was part of an international technology executive search organisation where he focused on C-suite and senior leadership talent for fast-growth enterprise software and SaaS companies. 

Ray holds an MSc in Accounting & Data Analytics and a BA in Hospitality Management with Tourism from the University of Portsmouth. 

CEO | Oncology | UK PE
Business Development Director – Biologics | Global CDMO | US Investors
VP Medical Affairs | BioPharma
Finance Director | Global CDMO | International Investors
Finance Director | Ophthalmology Services | UK PE
Commercial Director EMEA | Medical Devices | International Investors
Medical Director | Pharmaceutical | Privately Owned

“The team did an excellent job in delivering a strong group of candidates for such a critical role as CEO, reflecting positively on their expertise and dedication to their clients' needs. Their process has left a positive impression, further solidifying their reputation in the industry.”
Richard Yarwood, Surepharm - Chair
“Compass Carter Osborne started from the very beginning with a detailed, professional explanation of the available position. They spent time to present the great opportunity and chance to accelerate my career but at the same time, the challenge, and the strong expectation from their client. They patiently listened to my introduction and clearly identified and commented on important points for his client, my personal development and further presentation to my current company Hengrui. In the end, it was more like a joint project than a recruitment process.  The chance to be part of the Hengrui scientific and therapeutic development and expansion in Europe for future therapies development for the benefit of both the patients and the company represents for me not only a challenge and pleasure but also an honour. The professionalism I received during the recruitment process thanks to Compass Carter Osborne was warm and friendly, and I can recommend them without hesitation.”  
Hengrui Therapeutics - Head Biological Drug Discovery
“We held a competitive process and took proposals from 6 firms so that we had a strong cross-section of single-handed head-hunters and larger corporate executive search companies. I had worked with CCPO before so I could have just given the assignment to them but I wanted to see how the team would benchmark against some of the largest players. From the outset the attention to detail was remarkable. In addition to the work they were doing on the brief, I also had a call to check in and make sure that I had all I needed. The approach was forensic and meticulous without being over the top. The pitch was spot on and CCO were the clear choice. They had taken the time to understand our business needs and had done their homework on the organisation over and above the brief. I demonstrated that they had really listened. We are quite a cost constrained organisation and Compass Carter Osborne were not the lowest price in the companies that we looked at but given what they offered, represented excellent value. A true partner.”   
PreventX - Chief Executive