Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Employment Solutions in South San Francisco
ABA Search has been connecting dynamic companies with top-tier talent since 1986. As a woman-owned business rooted in San Francisco, weve built a reputation as a trusted partner for organizations across Silicon Valley and beyond. Our success stems from a commitment to understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring matches that align with technical requirements and cultural values. With decades of experience in legal, compliance, life sciences, and MedTech sectors, we leverage a consultative approach to identify professionals who drive innovation and growth. Our guiding principlespositive mental attitude, continuous improvement, and unwavering integrityshape every interaction. Over 95% of our clients return for repeat engagements, a testament to our ability to deliver results where others fall short.We prioritize transparency and accountability, maintaining open communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle. From executive leadership searches to specialized technical roles, our team combines industry expertise with a personalized touch. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, candidate quality, and ability to tackle hard-to-fill positions. By focusing on niche markets, we cultivate deep networks that enable us to source talent others cannot reach. Our goal remains unchanged since 1986: to redefine recruitment excellence by uniting exceptional people with transformative opportunities.
Services
Executive Search
Direct Hire
Consulting
Legal Recruitment
Life Sciences Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized recruitment expertise in legal, life sciences, and MedTech sectors.
- Our consultative approach prioritizes cultural fit alongside technical qualifications.
- 95% of clients become repeat customers due to consistent delivery of high-quality candidates.
- We maintain a vast network to source hard-to-find talent others cannot reach.
- Our team provides transparent communication and accountability throughout the hiring process.
What people say
Excellent job
Exceptional at what you do
Quick turnaround
Strong candidates
Professional and responsive
Services
Executive Search
We identify game-changing executives for C-suite and senior leadership roles. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with targeted outreach to locate visionary leaders who align with organizational goals. Clients benefit from our ability to access passive candidates and negotiate complex offers, ensuring placements that drive long-term success.
Direct Hire
Our comprehensive direct hire service manages every recruitment stage from job analysis to final placement. We conduct detailed candidate screenings, coordinate interviews, and facilitate negotiations to deliver pre-vetted professionals. This solution saves clients time while maintaining rigorous quality standards for critical roles.
Consulting
We provide expert consultants and contractors for project-based needs. Our consultants bring immediate value through specialized skills in legal compliance, clinical research, and MedTech innovation. Clients gain flexibility to address temporary gaps while maintaining access to top-tier expertise without long-term commitments.
Legal Recruitment
Our legal recruitment specialists place professionals in compliance, intellectual property, and corporate counsel roles. We understand the nuanced requirements of legal departments and law firms, delivering candidates with precise technical qualifications and cultural alignment for law-focused environments.
Life Sciences Recruitment
We specialize in sourcing talent for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and MedTech companies. Our recruiters have deep sector knowledge to identify professionals in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and scientific innovation roles. Clients benefit from our connections within the life sciences community to secure rare expertise.
People
Josh Flagg
Recruiter
Josh excels at coordinating interviews and maintaining candidate engagement throughout the hiring process. His consultative approach and persistence in difficult searches have earned consistent praise from clients in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mandy
Recruiter
Mandy is recognized for her professionalism, rapid response times, and ability to source high-quality candidates. She specializes in matching technical professionals with opportunities in global investment firms and technology companies.
Suzanne
Recruiter
Suzanne builds strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers through attentive communication. Her collaborative approach and follow-through have made her a trusted partner for biopharmaceutical and clinical research organizations.
Denise
Recruiter
Denise is praised for her candidate preparation and thorough follow-up processes. She maintains close collaboration between candidates and hiring teams, particularly in biopharmaceutical and clinical data management roles.
Haeley Girlich
Recruiter
Haeley provides personalized coaching to candidates while delivering strong technical professionals to clients. Her engagement throughout the interview process ensures alignment between candidate expectations and organizational needs.
Questions
What industries does ABA Search specialize in?
We focus on legal, compliance, life sciences, and MedTech sectors where our deep networks and expertise deliver superior results.
How do you find candidates not actively seeking jobs?
Our proactive outreach and industry relationships allow us to connect with passive professionals who match specific role requirements.
What makes your recruitment process different?
We prioritize cultural fit alongside technical skills, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and employers through personalized matching.
Do you work with international companies?
While based in the US, we place talent with global organizations and have experience navigating cross-border hiring requirements.
How quickly can you fill urgent positions?
Our efficient process and pre-vetted networks typically enable faster turnaround than industry averages for critical roles.
Can you help with contract or temporary roles?
Yes, we provide consulting professionals for project-based needs while maintaining the same rigorous screening standards.
