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Biography
Dr Sofia Tapanelli specialises in board, C-suite and senior leadership appointments across the healthcare and life sciences sectors, working with organisations throughout EMEA and the United States. She brings extensive experience in executive search, with a particular understanding of the leadership requirements and specialist talent shaping these industries.
Prior to joining Venari Partners, Sofia was a key member of the Healthcare practice at Russell Reynolds Associates and previously held the position of Principal at True Search. Her experience advising organisations on senior appointments is underpinned by a distinguished academic career. A published scientist, Sofia completed her PhD in Life Sciences in collaboration with Imperial College London, where she also held a postdoctoral position supported by a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant. Her research focused on malaria, gene editing technologies and infectious diseases.
Alongside her scientific work, Sofia co-founded a start-up focused on sustainable, plant-based products, gaining first-hand experience in business development, fundraising and commercial strategy. Combining scientific expertise, entrepreneurial experience and a deep understanding of executive search, she brings a distinctive perspective to leadership appointments across healthcare and life sciences.
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Featured Case Studies
A selection of recent searches and outcomes delivered across the sector.
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Diversity & Inclusion Mapping: Life Sciences & Healthcare Case Study
For our executive searches, it is at the forefront of our priorities. Research shows that when DEI in is taken seriously, and the right time and resources are allocated to it, companies can…
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Empowering Diversity & Inclusion in Life Sciences: a Case Study
One of our clients in the Life Sciences sector has committed to achieving full gender equality in their leadership positions globally by 2030.
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Building the Commercial Leadership Team of a Clinical-Stage Biotech
Venari Partners was retained by the newly-appointed Chief Commercial Officer of a clinical-stage biotech company to build out the Commercial leadership team in readiness for launch.
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