In today’s capital-constrained, high-stakes life sciences environment, companies often face a pivotal dilemma: needing transformative leadership without the timing or resources to commit to full-time hires. Bench On Demand solves this challenge by delivering experienced executive talent, fractionally or on an interim basis, so you can confidently lead through your next growth phase.
Powered by Bench International’s 50-year legacy in life sciences executive search, we connect you with proven subject matter experts who can step in immediately, add value fast, and scale your business.
Whether you’re developing a regulatory strategy, launching a clinical trial, or navigating executive transitions, we meet you where you are, so you can get to where you need to go.
Fractional Executive Services
Strategic Leadership, Precisely Scaled
Fractional executives bring more than advice; they bring hands-on leadership shaped by decades of life sciences experience. You gain access to senior-level talent with the flexibility to define the scope and cadence that suits your organization’s stage and strategic goals.
Bench On Demand’s network includes thousands of ready-now experts in:
- C-Suite Leadership
- Finance, HR, and Operations
- Corporate and Business Development
- Research and Development Leadership
- Clinical Development Leadership
- Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Manufacturing Strategy
- Corporate Strategy
- Medical Affairs and Commercial
This model is ideal for early- to mid-stage companies needing specialized guidance to hit critical milestones, position for funding, and/or evolve their go-to-market approach earlier in their development cycle, without the commitment to a full-time hire.
The Advantages of Fractional Engagements
Culturally sensitive executive talent aligned to your company’s mission, milestones, and growth trajectory.
Engaged leadership on a part-time basis with the option to evolve with the role as your needs change, or transition to full-time when the time is right.
Convert fixed hiring costs into a dynamic, lower-risk model without compromising on quality or impact.
When business-critical transitions arise, Bench On Demand delivers full-time interim executives who step in quickly and lead with confidence.
Ideal for bridging gaps, managing turnarounds, or accelerating projects, interim engagements offer continuity, expertise, and peace of mind during high-impact moments.
Deploy an interim executive when:
- A key leader unexpectedly exits
- You’re preparing for M&A, raising capital, or looking for strategic options
- You’re fast-tracking clinical or regulatory programs
- You need operational strength while finalizing a permanent hire
With access to overqualified, immediately available executives, we ensure your business doesn’t miss a beat.
build leadership on your terms
With Bench On Demand, you’re not just filling a role, you’re building capability. Our proprietary database, research excellence, and unmatched life sciences network allow us to rapidly match companies with exceptional talent who deliver measurable value.
More than 75% of the leaders we place stay for five years or more. Now, that same commitment to excellence is available to companies ready to lead with agility.
Let’s shape your next phase, together.
Contact us to learn more about our services, consultation options, and pricing.
