Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Financial Recruitment Services in Sudbury, MA
Founded in 1994, Strategic Placement Services has established itself as a premier executive search firm specializing in financial leadership roles within the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. Our approach centers on active business partnering, ensuring long-term professional relationships with both clients and candidates. With over 65 combined years of experience, our team delivers tailored solutions to meet evolving market demands. We prioritize understanding organizational complexities to provide precise senior financial management placements. Our comprehensive process spans job description development through candidate screening, interviewing, and closure, ensuring optimal alignment between client needs and candidate capabilities. Through targeted recruiting and advanced networking, we maintain an expansive candidate network, offering clients access to top-tier talent.Our commitment to best practices methodology ensures clients receive time-sensitive, value-added services that drive organizational success. We serve companies ranging from early-stage startups to global corporations, adapting to unique challenges such as public registration requirements and commercial product launches. Our services extend beyond placement, offering career planning, resume development, and interview coaching to candidates while maintaining strict confidentiality. By staying attuned to market conditions and industry trends, we position ourselves as a trusted partner in navigating the dynamic life sciences employment landscape.
Services
Executive Retained Search
Interim Employment Services
Resume Critique
Interview Coaching
Career Planning
Marketplace Overview
Offer Negotiation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Over 65 combined years of executive search experience in financial leadership roles
- Specialized focus on life sciences/pharmaceutical industry recruitment
- Comprehensive candidate screening and development process
- Client-centric approach with tailored placement solutions
- No cost to candidates for resume critique and career planning services
Services
Executive Retained Search
Our retained search service delivers senior financial leadership for life science companies. We conduct comprehensive candidate evaluations and market analysis to ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals. Our process includes detailed job scoping, targeted outreach, and multi-stage interviews to identify executives who match both technical requirements and company culture.
Interim Employment Services
We provide interim financial professionals for short-term leadership needs in the life sciences sector. Our candidates undergo rigorous screening to ensure immediate readiness for critical roles. This service helps companies maintain operational continuity during transitions while maintaining access to specialized industry expertise.
Resume Critique
Our experts offer detailed resume analysis and enhancement services for financial professionals. We focus on optimizing content structure, highlighting relevant achievements, and aligning presentation with current market expectations. This service helps candidates maximize their visibility in competitive life science job markets.
Interview Coaching
We provide comprehensive interview preparation including skills assessment, mock interviews, and strategic response development. Our coaching emphasizes industry-specific requirements and helps candidates effectively communicate their value proposition to life science employers.
Career Planning
Our career planning services include market analysis, goal alignment, and transition strategy development for financial professionals. We help candidates navigate career paths in the life sciences industry through personalized guidance based on current market demands and growth areas.
People
Steven H. Lanzoni
Chief Operating Officer
Co-founder with 30+ years in financial search. Specializes in life sciences placements. Leads business development efforts and maintains recognition as top regional financial search professional. Graduated from Boston University School of Management.
Lawrence C. Shumila
President
Co-founder and CPA with 35+ years in New England market. Oversees candidate/client service and office administration. Built extensive professional networks across multiple industries. Graduated from Bentley University and former PricewaterhouseCoopers auditor.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in life sciences and pharmaceutical companies across the greater Boston area.
What services do you offer candidates?
We provide resume critique, career planning, interview coaching, and confidential placement services at no cost.
How do you ensure quality placements?
Our process includes skills assessment, career transition review, and detailed candidate interviews to match client needs.
Do you work with startups and established companies?
Yes, we serve organizations from early-stage ventures to global corporations with financial leadership needs.
What makes your approach different?
We focus on long-term business partnerships through active market knowledge and personalized candidate development.
