Executive Management

David Mercier  
Founder & Executive Chairman

STRAMMER since 2008
With more than 20 years’ experience in the Life Sciences, David created STRAMMER to provide a global solution in Talent Acquisition and Coaching/Mentoring dedicated to the Life Sciences industry. He is now a Board Member of Invivox and a network Partner at EIT Health.
Paris

Philippe Laroche  
CCO

STRAMMER since 2016
With over 25 years of experience in the Medical Field working for reputable multinational companies and after climbing the ladder with different positions – from Sales & Marketing representative up to EMEA Vice President S&M, he succeeded in acquiring a thorough knowledge of the Medical market structure, the decision makers, and the different influential networks.
Paris

EMEA Executive Recruiting

Claes Zackrisson  
Client Partner Pharma – EMEA

STRAMMER since 2017
Specialising in Life Science Executive Search across Europe for 15 years. Having started in Research and candidate identification he’s driven European projects and research within several organisations. Claes has a 360 understanding of attracting Top Talent to Clients across Europe. He has a broad and specific knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry and functions from early discovery to late phase marketing.
Paris & London

Sylvia Malisic  
Client Partner Life Sciences Start-up – EMEA

STRAMMER since 2014
Executive Search Expert with more than 18 years’ experience in the Life Sciences field. Prior to joining STRAMMER in 2014 as International Director of Life Sciences, Sylvia worked as a Senior Consultant at HTI for over 12 years. Currently, she is providing deep expertise, filling C-suite executive roles.
Paris

Anne-Sophie Nicolaï  
Client Partner Medical Device Europe

STRAMMER since 2008
Over 15 years experience in conducting international searches. Joined STRAMMER 11 years ago as a Partner and  opened the first affiliate in Switzerland. Today she acts as a Business Partner in Top Management. She is conducting senior level searches for medical devices and pharmaceutical clients.
Geneva

Countries

Kahina Senhadj  
Managing Director France, UK, Italy & Nordics

STRAMMER since 2010
Joined the company as an International Researcher and rapidly worked her way up to a fully-functional consultant position in the healthcare industry with a consistent growth for the last 8 years. Kahina was in charge of the Benelux region before becoming Country Manager France.
Paris

Teresa Toro Estrada  
Managing Director Iberia & Middle East

STRAMMER since 2016
Teresa became an Executive Search Consultant specialising in Life Sciences after 20 years’ experience as a generalist Head Hunter in several companies (Gil Casares Executive Search; Insearch, Alliance Search & STRAMMER). She graduated from Sevilla University as Lawyer and she holds a master’s degree in HR and a Leadership Superior Programme.
Madrid

Alex Duchemin  
Managing Director Benelux, DACH & Eastern Europe

STRAMMER since 2013
Alex joined STRAMMER in 2013 with a French-Spanish background and a Business education. He had the opportunity to work within many STRAMMER affiliates (Belgium, France and Spain). Alex participated in the development of the Southern Europe business from scratch.
Brussels

France, UK, Italy & Nordics

Claire Chevalier  
Client Partner Medical Device – France

STRAMMER since 2008
14 years’ experience in health recruitment, consulting with expertise in Medtech. Claire participated in the creation of STRAMMER in 2008 with David Mercier. As Client Partner Medical Device for France, she is managing a team of 3 consultants and 5 researchers.
Paris

Claire Bisiaux  
International Life Sciences Consultant

STRAMMER since 2019
Lawyer by training, Claire has 10 years’ experience in International Talent Mobility & Recruitment. Her multicultural background and international experiences have led her to specialise in EMEA Client development. She first approached Life Sciences in her former engagement on several Public Health projects with International Organisations and converted her passion for innovation into International Talent and Business Development.
Paris

Aurore Berdah 
Strategic Client Partner

STRAMMER since 2016
Certified SOSIE, D5D, Wave, Central Test LJI (Leadership Judgement Indicator).
7 years’ experience in the Health environment. Evolved in Recruitment and Talent Management positions. She is an expert in the evaluation and skills development among Talents. Aurore is STRAMMER’s reference for Assessment Centres, Development Centres & Outplacement.
Paris

Philippe Champaud 
Strategic Client Partner

STRAMMER since 2020
Over 30 years’ experience in Medical Devices including Boston Scientific and Stryker, in Strategic and Operational Marketing, BU and R&D positions, (EMEA and International Director). Specialized in market development and professional coaching, for individuals and executive teams, Philippe has extensive experience of leading multi-functional and multi-cultural teams.​Paris

Céline Genty 
Strategic Client Partner

STRAMMER since 2020
Executive Coach / Mentor. IFOD, Wave, Process Com. 30 years’ experience in Life Sciences from start-ups to large multi-nationals including 20 years in management positions such as Managing Director in Medical Devices & Pharma and an EMEA strategic role for J&J/ Janssen. Céline has a strong knowledge in digital organisations set-up. She is also an expert in Business Model Transformation & Change Management.
Paris

Benelux, DACH & Eastern Europe

Karolina Sikora
International Life Sciences Consultant

STRAMMER since 2019
Joined STRAMMER in 2018 as an International Researcher with clinical psychology education. She worked with the Top and Middle Management teams, supporting international recruitment projects in different sectors with focus on the Medical Devices industry. In 2019 she started working as Consultant Life Sciences.
Brussels

Michael Ade  
International Life Sciences Consultant

STRAMMER since 2016
More than 20 years’ experience in international pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Prior to working for STRAMMER, Michael worked for life sciences firms in various commercial and leadership roles for a total of 15 years. Throughout his career, Michael has successfully placed executives in life sciences industries across Europe.
Frankfurt

Christophe Becquart
Strategic Client Partner

STRAMMER since 2019
Executive Coach. I.C.F member, 360° Debrief Expert. +20 years’ experience in Life Science – Commercial and HR management positions (People Leader, Senior Leaders and Director) at Roche. Industrial Engineer from education, specialized in leadership skills building through professionnal coaching and team facilitation, improving the team dynamics to the sustainable performance.
Brussels

Iberia & Middle East

Marta Feria  
International Life Sciences Consultant

STRAMMER since 2019
2 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and Talent management in different sectors. She started working at STRAMMER in 2019 as Middle Management Consultant, Science & Innovation for the Iberian region based in Madrid
Madrid

Fernanda Cantarell  
International Life Sciences Consultant

STRAMMER since 2016
4 years of experience in Human Resources. Today, she is in charge of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management projects in the Life Science Industry. She started working at STRAMMER in 2016 as a business developer, based in the Iberian region. Prior to that she worked for 6 months at Conitex Sonoco USA as a human resources assistant.
Barcelona

Rosa Urtubi  
Strategic Client Partner

STRAMMER since 2017
Certified I.C.F. , Wave, Process Com & TA. Six Sigma & Change Execution Management. ITC Strategic Planning. Neuroleadership i4 Assessment (i4Brain institute); PDD (Programa de desarrollo directivo IESE Business School). 32 years’ experience in Life Sciences including 10 years at MSD in management positions and 3 years as CEO at LET
Spain