Spencer Knight

About

I support biotech CEOs and Global HR teams to build their leadership teams needed to advance clinical programmes, secure regulatory approval and prepare for commercial launch.As Senior Director at Hartmann Young, I lead executive search and specialist recruitment for companies approaching these milestones. That could mean appointing a CMO to lead development, finding a regulatory leader with relevant submission experience, or building a Medical Affairs team ahead of a first launch.I want to understand what that person needs to deliver, the resources they will have and the team they will join. Those details shape who I approach and why I believe they could be right for your business.My searches span ophthalmology, immunology and inflammation, neurology, oncology and advanced therapies, including cell and gene therapies.Alongside recruitment, I host The BioShift Podcast, speaking with biotech leaders about the science, people and decisions shaping their companies. I also share industry developments with a LinkedIn community of over 100,000 followers.If you’re approaching a key milestone and thinking about the leadership you’ll need to reach it, I’d welcome a