Ned Hansen

Director - Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Search

Ned Hansen joins StevenDouglas as Director of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Search, bringing expertise in pharma and biotech recruiting since 2001. He has a proven track record of building commercial teams for small to mid-sized biotech and pharmaceutical companies, with a focus on oncology, rare disease, and cell and gene therapy. Throughout his career, he has successfully placed top professionals in Marketing, Sales Management, Market Research, Market Access, and Medical Affairs, helping organizations expand and build high-performing teams nationwide.

A true industry expert, Ned has a unique ability to connect with passive candidates and present fully vetted, high-quality talent to his clients. His consultative approach allows him to understand the specific challenges companies face when key roles remain unfilled, ensuring he delivers candidates who not only meet job requirements but also align with company culture and long-term goals. Having built a vast network over the years, Ned has placed some candidates multiple times throughout their careers—a testament to his trust, expertise, and commitment to long-term success.

Ned holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia. He is based in Atlanta and remains deeply engaged in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, continuously expanding his network to help companies find the right talent to drive innovatio