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Momodou Balajo

Momodou Balajo

PracticeHealthcare & Life Sciences
RoleResearch Consultant
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Biography

Momodou joined Venari Partners in 2026, specialising in executive search across the life sciences sector. With a career spanning recruitment, executive search and in-house leadership, he brings a broad understanding of the industry and the talent required to support its continued growth.

Beginning his career in 2016 at SRG, Momodou went on to hold senior search positions at Korn Ferry, Armstrong Craven and WittKieffer. He also gained valuable in-house experience at ONI, a biotechnology start-up, where he played a key role in scaling the organisation. This experience gives him insight into the demands of building and developing teams within growing life sciences businesses.

Momodou holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and an MSc in Business Psychology, combining scientific knowledge with an understanding of human behaviour and organisational dynamics. Bringing these perspectives together, he takes a rigorous, candidate-focused approach to identifying exceptional talent and supporting organisations shaping the future of life sciences.

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