Bespoke Global Executive Search in Education and Pharmaceuticals

Connecting Exceptional Talent

Spencer Group is a global executive search firm specialising in leadership recruitment for the K-12 schools, commercial education, EdTech, PharmaTech and life sciences sectors. As a boutique search partner, we connect exceptional senior talent with high-growth organisations, supporting innovation, transformation and long-term success. Every placement is backed by rigorous market research and a commitment to quality, integrity and strategic impact.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Pharmaceutical Technology

With over 20 years of specialised experience, Spencer Group delivers executive search and leadership recruitment for high-growth businesses across the eClinical and PharmaTech sectors. Our continually updated market insight enables us to source the right individuals and effectively communicate each client’s unique proposition with precision and professionalism.
As a global boutique search firm, we support organisations across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific, from pre-revenue startups in CTMS to leading players in eCOA, Imaging and RTSM. Our clients are often PE-backed, rapidly scaling companies at the forefront of AI, decentralised clinical trials (DCT), and risk-based quality management (RBQM).

UK & Global Education

With over 75 years of combined executive search experience, our team has supported education organisations across the UK, US, Europe, the GCC and Asia for more than 15 years. We specialise in global education executive search, with a proven track record in leadership recruitment for K-12 schools, commercial education, EdTech, and Higher Education.
Our education practice is led by a former Executive Headteacher who brings deep insight into school leadership and system-wide performance. We work with PE-backed and fast-scaling businesses, global school groups, education technology innovators and universities.
We are proud to have supported the growth of world-leading school groups by placing leaders who combine sector credibility with the commercial acumen to drive transformation, performance and impact at scale.

Innovation in Education

Spencer Group’s Innovation in Education practice specialises in executive search and leadership recruitment for the Higher Education and EdTech sectors. As digital transformation accelerates and commercial pressures reshape the education landscape, we support institutions and education providers in securing senior talent with the vision and agility to lead through change.
We work with global universities, business schools and EdTech companies to deliver commercially minded, cross-sector talent. Our approach reflects the evolving demands on Higher Education to operate with greater efficiency, innovation and impact, ensuring our clients are equipped to achieve strategic growth and long-term success.

An unrivalled global network of partnerships with the most respected professionals in Education and Pharmaceutical Sectors

Over 200

Years of combined experience

97%

Assignment success rate

721

Placements and counting

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Search on a Global Scale

Executive Search, on a Global Scale

At Spencer Group, we specialise in global executive search, helping organisations secure senior leaders who drive impact and long-term growth. With over 25 years of experience and more than 720 successful placements, we identify top-tier talent through our international network, often reaching professionals who are not actively on the market.

Our in-depth understanding of regional cultures, industry dynamics and hiring trends allows us to connect clients with exceptional leadership candidates across education, EdTech, life sciences and PharmaTech.

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