Carol Cottone has a background in the healthcare technology sector. Carol's recruitment skills were formed by first hand experience at developing innovative start ups and managing growth through ownership transitions. In 1983, Carol co-founded a start up focusing on the development of patient relationship management software solutions for healthcare professionals. Carol grew the company for 11 years before selling her share in 1994.

In 1998, Carol was recruited to bring her expertise to The Higgins Group where she specializes in identifying dynamic leaders with an obvious passion for "the science". Carol loves to spot the "rising academic stars" and enjoys the challenge of recruiting and retaining them to the pharmaceutical industry.

With a natural attention to detail, Carol assists at risk high school seniors in navigating the often overwhelming college admissions and financial assistance process. Carol is a cum laude graduate from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree.