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Together, we have over 30 years of experience in recruitment within the life sciences industry, along with an additional 25 years of professional experience in various roles at both small and large companies within the sector.
Together, we have over 30 years of experience in recruitment within the life sciences industry, along with an additional 25 years of professional experience in various roles at both small and large companies within the sector.
Cecilie Fraas Borka
Cecilie Fraas Borka is Partner and Co-Founder of Borka Consulting, with extensive experience from both the life sciences industry and executive search. She brings more than 30 years of combined sector experience, including approximately 10 years in operational industry roles and over 20 years in executive search and recruitment within life sciences.
She works with executive search and recruitment across the pharmaceutical industry, medical technology, biotechnology, diagnostics and the laboratory sector, supporting both Norwegian and international companies across the Nordics.
Cecilie holds a scientific background in biology and genetics, including an MSc from Philipps-Universität Marburg and additional studies at Kiel University. This academic foundation provides her with strong domain credibility and particular strength in the recruitment of scientific, medical and highly specialised roles where deep subject-matter understanding is essential.
Prior to her work in executive search, Cecilie held senior roles within sales and marketing at companies such as Schering AG, Abbott and AbbVie, gaining experience across areas including immunology, diabetes and women’s health. She is certified in personality assessment and is known for her personal involvement in every assignment, leading search processes from start to finish.
André Borka
André Borka is Partner and Co-Founder of Borka Consulting, with broad experience from both the life sciences industry and executive search. He has more than 30 years of relevant combined experience, including approximately 14 years in senior industry roles and over 16 years in executive search and recruitment within life sciences.
He works with the recruitment of leaders and specialists across the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and laboratory markets in Norway, across the Nordics and Europe.
André holds a Master of Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School, specialising in international management, and has completed executive leadership education at INSEAD. His business perspective is strongly grounded in many years at Pfizer, where he held several senior leadership positions within sales and marketing, including Sales Director roles.
This combination of industry leadership experience and a long-standing advisory role provides André with a strong understanding of commercial, regulatory, market access and medical affairs roles within the life sciences sector.
He is a Board Member of INRALS (International Network of Recruitment Agencies in Life Sciences), the only global network dedicated exclusively to specialised recruitment within life sciences.
Roles we work on include:
Roles we work on include:
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Scientist in Drug Discovery
Biochemistry Scientist
Process Development Scientist (Up/Downstream)
Formulation Development Scientist
Process Engineer
Head/Director of Research & Development
Preclinical ScientistÂ
Research & Development (R&D) Manager
CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Director/Head of Clinical Research
Clinical Study Manager
Clinical Operations
Clinical Operations Manager
Clinical Project Manager
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Research Coordinator
CRM - Clinical Research Manager
CRA - Clinical Trial Manager
Study Start-Up Manager
MEDICAL AFFAIRS
MA – Medical AdvisorÂ
MSL – Medical Scientific Liaison
SA – Scientific Advisor
Medical Manager
Medical Director
Medical Excellence Lead/Manager
Medical Writer/Editor
Medical/ Scientific Affairs Advisor
Medical/Scientific Affairs Manager
MI – Medical Information
MARKET ACCESS, HEALTH ECONOMICS & OR
Market Access Manager
Health Economist
Outcomes Research
Epidemiologist
Specialists in Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
CMC / LOGISTIKK / SUPPLY CHAIN
Clinical SupplyÂ
CMC Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Planner
Procurement Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Coordinator
Clinical Supply Manager
MARKETING
Brand Manager
Brand Lead
Marketing Manager
Associate Brand/Product Manager
Product Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Marketing Director
Marketing Lead
Business Unit Manager
Head of Marketing
Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing Coordinator
REGULATORY AFFAIRS / COMPLIANCE / PV
Regulatory Affairs Director
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Senior Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Associate
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
PV – Pharmacovigilance
Compliance Officer/Manager
QUALITY ASSURANCE
QA – Quality Assurance
QP – Qualified Person
Head of Quality Assurance
Quality and Safety Officer
Quality Assurance Director
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Engineer
Quality Officer
Senior Quality Assurance Associate
Senior Quality Engineer
MANAGEMENT
CEO
Managing Director
Country Manager
General Manager
Daglig leder
Managing Director
Director
Medical Director
Chief Medical Officer
Business Unit Director/Head
Commercial Manager
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Scientific Officer
Operations Director
Regional Director
Vice President
SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
KAM – Key Account Manager
Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Sales Director
Commercial Manager
VP Business Development
Business Unit Manager
Business Development
Market Research
Business Unit Manager
Therapeutic Area Manager
Hospital/Specialist Sales Representative
Medical Sales Representative
District Manager
Medical Representative
Territory Manager
Product Specialist
Sales Coordinator
Account Manager
GP Sales Representative
Virtual Sales Representative
RADIOPHARMACY
Various roles within radiopharmacy, such as:
Research Scientist
Research Technician
Clinical Supply Manager
Product Engineering
Director of Translational Biology
Director QA
TECHNICAL ROLES
Service Engineer
Service Technician
Application Specialist
SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT We specialize exclusively in recruitment within the Life Sciences sector, leveraging our deep industry knowledge to find the best candidates. Our search and recruitment service identifies highly qualified candidates with the right expertise and commitment to succeed in the role. TEMPORARY STAFFING – CONTRACTING Short-term assignments, contract roles, or fixed-term positions? We offer tailored solutions for temporary needs within Life Sciences, providing flexibility to manage workloads and project demands without impacting headcount. SECOND OPINION – QUALITY ASSURANCE OF INTERNAL CANDIDATES We provide a comprehensive evaluation of internal candidates. We conduct in-depth interviews to assess experience, competencies, motivation, and expectations, complemented by a personality test. SEARCH FOR BOARD CANDIDATES We conduct targeted searches for board candidates with the right experience and strategic insight to support your organization’s direction. Leveraging our extensive network and deep industry knowledge, we find profiles that can strengthen your board and contribute to future growth.
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