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David Molén
Managing Director
London UK
Get in TouchDavid Molén is an accomplished executive recruiter and talent acquisition professional with more than 15 years of experience, primarily in the life sciences and broader healthcare sectors. He is known for his ability to connect quickly with clients to understand their leadership needs and coordinate comprehensive yet efficient executive search processes. His areas of expertise include board, C-suite, R&D, commercial and technical operations. David has worked extensively with organizations across various regions and borders and brings a cultural sensitivity and global approach to his work as part of WittKieffer’s seamless, global Life Sciences team.
Based in London, David was previously a partner in the health and life sciences practice of a leading U.S.-based executive search firm. In this role he led all practice efforts in the EMEA region. Prior to that, David served as a principal in the life sciences and healthcare practice of one of the largest multinational executive recruiting and advisory firms. He was responsible for end-to-end recruiting project ownership, catering to the specific needs of each client while managing staff across regions and time zones. He also helped to diversify the practice’s client base into healthcare professional services and private equity-backed organizations. For the same firm he previously held the role of engagement manager for life sciences and healthcare, in charge of client and stakeholder management during the entire recruitment cycle. Early in his career, David held several positions with another major recruiting firm as team leader for technology, communications and life sciences, head of its life sciences research, and global account lead for the company’s largest client. David is a Swedish national who speaks Swedish, English, Danish, and German.
Education
M.S., Political Science & Economics, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Degree in Computer & Systems Analysis, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Expertise
Global Executive Search
Senior-Level Executive Search