Amarbalita is highly valued for her industry experience and reputation.

She began her career with a PhD from Warwick University, followed by two postdoctoral research posts specialising in Protein Biochemistry. After deciding to move into industry, she transitioned into clinical diagnostics and before assuming a commercial role at Biacore AB, now part of Cytiva.

This was followed by a move to Gyros as the company’s first European scientist, helping to bring a new miniaturised microfluidic, Elisa based technology to the market, working closely with Pharma and Biotech across Europe.

Her industry experience led to a growing interest in the importance of expert individuals to life science companies and this ultimately led to her transition into executive search.

Amarbalita has worked on senior appointments in executive search since 2005 and is trusted for her exceptional people skills. Her deep industry knowledge and ability to rapidly interpret client business objectives benefits both clients and candidates alike.

Her global experience spans Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices and university spin outs, where she has helped build commercial teams, hired technical and scientific personnel and recruited functional teams in Discovery and R&D.

Clients enjoy working with Amarbalita and see her as an extension of their team, who can effectively represent their values and successes to the wider industry. She has an excellent understanding of cultural fit within client organisations which leads to successful appointments for both parties.

Candidates value Amarbalita’s appreciation of both the commercial and personal aspects of relocation and career progression and know that she is dedicated to securing the right outcome for them personally and professionally. It gives her great satisfaction to see candidates thrive in roles she has found for them. She is known for supporting candidates where they have realised their potential, giving them insight and direction into a career change that they didn’t think was possible