The Right Hire Could Cure a Disease

Connecting breakthrough talent to life sciences companies since 1999

Why We Do This Work

When doctors told me "there is no cure" for my daughter's Cystic Fibrosis and my son's Type 1 Diabetes, recruiting became more than a career. It became a mission.

Every placement we make matters. The regulatory professionals, quality leaders, and pharmacovigilance experts we place are all part of teams developing the treatments our children and millions of others need.

That's why I founded JBK Search in 1999. And it's why we approach every search with the urgency and care of someone who knows what's at stake.

"Sometimes you develop a passion for something because of some personal experience. That has been my case. What a profound responsibility it is to do this work."

- Brenda Patterson, Founder & President

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What Makes Us Different

We're Not Just Recruiters. We're Headhunters.

We take a headhunter approach. We proactively identify, pursue, and attract the talent your company needs, including passive candidates.

We're Life Sciences Specialists.

For over 26 years, we've focused exclusively on recruiting for the Biopharma and Medical Device industry. We understand regulatory pathways, compliance requirements, submission strategies, quality systems and patient safety.

We're Trusted Advisors.

As a member of the Pinnacle Society, a consortium of the top 80 recruiters in the country, we operate at the highest level of our profession. Our clients rely on us as an extension of their HR team.

We Don't Rest Until You Have the Right Person.

Our Founder's "No Rest" commitment means we're relentless in our pursuit of placing breakthrough talent with companies determined to find cures. We keep going until we find the talent that moves your mission forward.

For Companies: Building Teams That Bring Therapies to Patients

Whether you're a startup preparing for your first FDA submission or a Fortune 500 company scaling commercial operations, we help you hire the regulatory, quality, and safety leaders you can't afford to get wrong.

We deliver:

✓ Mission-aligned talent who understand your pipeline, product stage, and submission strategy
✓ Speed and discretion that accelerates time-to-fill while protecting confidentiality
✓ Cultural fit and retention through deep candidate vetting and assessment
✓ Strategic partnership with hands-on leadership from our founder on every search

Our areas of expertise:

✓ Regulatory Affairs (Pre-market, Post-market, Global Strategy, Submissions)
✓ Quality Assurance (GxP Compliance, Audits, Systems, Leadership)
✓ Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety
✓ Executive leadership in RA/QA/PV functions

From startups to established industry leaders, our clients choose us because we understand that the right hire can accelerate a program, strengthen a submission, and ultimately help patients live longer and healthier lives.

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For Candidates: Your Next Career Move Matters

If you're a Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, or Pharmacovigilance professional exploring what's next, we're here to help you find a role where your expertise truly matters.

We take time to understand your goals, your leadership style, and what you're looking for in your next chapter. Then we connect you with companies whose missions align with your values. Companies where you can make a real impact.

We guide you with:

✓ Confidential, discreet career conversations
✓ Insight into company culture and leadership
✓ Honest feedback and career coaching
✓ Access to opportunities you won't find posted online

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Focus on Your Business, We'll Handle the Talent

“At our core is a proven, no-fail system that combines our expert team, a streamlined process, and an extensive network of vetted candidates. Every search is guided by our Founder & President, Brenda Patterson, ensuring hands-on leadership from the first step to successful onboarding.”

- Jake Patterson, Director of Operations