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Rob Sansom
Executive Director of Production at Coulter Partners
Rob Sansom is a senior executive at Coulter Partners, a global life sciences executive search firm. He currently serves as the Operations Director UK, overseeing the company's search operations and production processes.12
Rob joined Coulter Partners in 2019 as a Director, initially focusing on C-suite, board, and senior global executive search for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology companies.1 He brought over 20 years of experience in life science executive search, having previously held Managing Partner and Managing Director roles at other international specialist search firms.12
In his current role, Rob manages the Production team and leads Coulter Partners' search operations. He oversees all workflow and logistics to ensure efficient and seamless execution from candidate sourcing to placement, driving quality across all search engagements.2 Additionally, he is responsible for talent recruitment into the firm.2
Rob's background includes:
- Over 16 years of experience in frontline C-suite, board, and senior global executive search2
- 6 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry12
- A BSc in Biomedical Sciences from De Montfort University12
Colleagues and clients have described Rob as one of the most ethical and professional recruiters they have encountered, noting his reliability, efficiency, and prompt feedback.3
Rob is also involved in Coulter Partners' diversity and inclusion initiatives. He has shown support for Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the company's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership series.4