EXECUTIVE SEARCH | We lead the search process for a new Financial Director of a pharmaceutical company

At Saltor Talent we lead the search process for the Financial Director of a major pharmaceutical company. From the global headquarter, located in Spain, we were asked to carry out a search, with an emphasis on the national market, to succeed the current Financial Management due to a professional transition. 

1. What was the challenge?

Our client is a pharmaceutical laboratory, at a time of change and important transformation. Specifically, the management of the Finance Department also included the technology department, with an ambitious roadmap in terms of digitalization and implementation of new systems. 

Another great challenge was to incorporate a figure with the ability to relate to the Board of Directors, and to be able to build a solid, transparent and honest relationship.  

2. What did we do and how did we do it?

First, we conducted a comprehensive mapping of the market, identifying companies of similar size and structure, especially at the national level. Initially, we focused on pharmaceutical companies, also extending the search to other sectors with similar dynamics (chemical or consumer goods, for example). 

Secondly, and after identifying more than 70 potential profiles, we interviewed all potential candidates, following an objective, rigorous and unbiased process, using our proprietary assessment methodology.

Throughout the process, we maintained continuous communication with the General Management and the Human Resources Directorate. 

We presented our client with 3 finalist candidates, all of them with a strong background in the role, with extensive financial and technological knowledge, as well as proven experience reporting to a Board of Directors. 

3. The Final Solution

After interviewing the different external candidates presented by Saltor Talent (3 in total), the company finally opted to advance to the final phase with one of the profiles.

After several interviews and the comparison of the references taken by Saltor Talent, it was decided to make an offer that was successfully accepted. 

In this project, the initial identification of companies with similar cultures and values, and the subsequent identification of profiles with a transversal financial vision and strong technological knowledge, was key.