Alain Leclerc is a Partner of CTPartners, a premier executive search firm committed to performance, quality and results. Alain’s extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry in global licensing, business development and strategic marketing allows him to provide unique, in-depth consultation valued by clients dependent upon talent capable of quickly and effectively operating in an increasingly competitive and global environment. This is critical to organizational success. A member of the firm’s Life Sciences Practice, Alain specializes in serving clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and services industries. He assists organizations in identifying talent for CEO, CFO, CSO, CMO, and other members of the senior management deemed essential to the success of growth initiatives. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Alain’s practice includes a specialization in recruiting individuals involved in the entire drug development process, ranging from discovery to commercialization. Alain was previously affiliated with Euromedica, a prominent European executive search firm. In addition to his search responsibilities, Alain held several management positions within the company. He was managing director of the firm’s Paris office and spearheaded the successful reorganization and growth of Euromedica’s operations on the Continent. Alain developed his understanding of the industry’s talent requirements during his 12 years with Servier, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in France. As Director of Licensing and Business Development for the U.S. and Canada, he was responsible for all aspects of licensing agreements, developing strong relationships with many North American companies as well as investment banks and law firms. Based in the Paris office, Alain holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Universite René Descartes, Paris V. He attended Tufts University, pursuing post-graduate studies in clinical pharmacology, as well as in financial analysis and business intelligence. He is active in several professional organizations, including the Licensing Executives Society and the France Biotech Association.