James Howsam

James is our Group Business Manager leading the CRO team. His specialism is commercial positions within the Drug Discovery and Development space. His team focus on commercial, technical, and operational hires across the entire value chain.

Sector Specialisms

“In the commercial space, recruiters reach out on a regular basis to gauge interest in positions they have available. Most engagements are short-lived and opportunistic. James Howsam's approach stood out. Initial conversations were about recruiting for my former employer. Through that process, James was persistent, provided tangible candidates of high value, was creative in approaches and utilized his networking ability to approach other divisions.

I was not looking to leave my previous employer, but those same traits won me over when James brought some individual career opportunities to my attention. The position I currently hold would not be posted until roughly 6 months after our first conversation. James kept me abreast of the latest developments, checked in with me on a regular basis, helped facilitate the full engagement with the company and saw the process through to the accepted offer. I have deep appreciation to James for guiding me to my new role with Southern Research.”

— {Scott Hayes, Vice President Commercial Operations, Southern Research

“I recently had the pleasure of working with James Howsam and have nothing but positive things to say about my experience. James took the time to understand my career goals and aspirations and provide me with valuable insights into the market and potential opportunities. Throughout the process, James was organized, efficient and very communicative. Thanks to James, I was able to find a position that aligns perfectly with my goals and values. Thank you, James!”

— {Lauren Sheckler, Senior Business Development Executive, Southern Research

“I highly recommend James as a colleague in the life sciences, arena and as a recruiting partner. It truly felt like a constant collaboration as we recently completed my exciting move to Southern Research. James is fantastic. He does the work and truly facilitates matching the ideal candidate with the opportunity. Cheers James, and I look forward to continuing to grow SR with you!”

— {David Dehler, Director of Business Development, Southern Research