Excellence in Recruiting. Proven Results.

Industry-Leading Executive Search Firm Focusing on the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industries

Our Approach

Finding the right candidates is essential to the success of any organization, and identifying the optimal career move is crucial for professional development. We have carefully considered feedback from both clients and candidates concerning the performance of recruiters within our industry.

The Unterstein Group was established to deliver a dependable and transparent service to the Life Science sector. We have developed a streamlined process designed to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our services

  • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

  • Medical Device

  • CRO/CDMO

About Us

The Unterstein Group was founded in 2016, conducting searches exclusively in the Life Science industry. Since our inception, we have consistently delivered for clients, building departments across all stages of the drug development process.

We attribute our success to our recruitment process, the relationships we’ve developed with candidates and clients, and our depth of industry knowledge.

In 2019, we moved our offices to the RTP, NC area, but continue to service clients across the country.

Meet the Founder

Chris Unterstein has been recruiting in the Life Science industry for more than 15 years. After completing his MBA in 2008, Chris entered a job market in which hiring at financial institutions and accounting firms was at a stand still. Chris took this as an opportunity to reinvent himself as a recruiter, focusing his efforts in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. Over the course of his career, Chris has partnered with some of the most innovative and influential organizations in the Life Science sector, playing an integral role in key search assignments and company expansions. He prides himself on being a reliable, transparent and knowledgeable recruiter who enjoys keeping up with industry current events and major medical breakthroughs.

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