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Executive Search and Recruitment for the Nordic Life Science sector.

Founded and ran by Adam Moore, Norherm Search works across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, to match exceptional people with remarkable companies, from early startups to established players.

With a deep understanding of the Nordic life science industry and know how factors like tight talent pools, skill shortages and international talent can impact your search. I move fast, handle everything from start to finish and never paint with a broad brush. And unlike most agencies, I’m not held back by excessive red tape or fractured processes. The result is the best person, in the right place, in the right company, time and time again.

Network

Established and extensive local networks across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Wider networks across Europe and North America, for when the search demands it.

Approach

Professionally executed, meticulous searches. I handle everything, always starting with the most important part; your business.

Services

C-Suite, Board and Senior level executive search, alongside technical and scientific recruitment.

Meet the Team

  • Before Norherm Search, I spent just under a decade at a leading life science executive search company in London. As a Partner, I built the Nordic presence from scratch, working with companies from venture-capital backed startups, to some of the most exciting up-and-coming companies in the Nordics. I found C-suite candidates including CEOs, CMOs and CFOs, as well as Board members, Directors and VPs.

    I also teamed up with incubators, including Aleap, Oslo Cancer Cluster and ShareLab, to continue supporting early stage companies, beyond just finding their next hire. I was also keynote speaker at a McKinsey & Hadean Ventures Biotech Roundtable event, discussing how to attract international, scientific talent to the Nordics.

    In 2023, I made the decision to set up Norherm Search. The aim was simple: spend more time on what I love and what I do best — recruiting.

    After work, I’m outdoors as much as possible, come rain or shine. You’ll usually find me on a long run with Willow, or more recently in the garden, having moved out of central London last year.

  • Willow joined Norherm Search in 2024 and plays a vital role in creating a positive and engaging office, although is known to frequently be founding napping on the job.

  • Ingrid Teigland Akay – Managing Partner, Hadean Ventures AS

    We have worked with Adam Moore for a number of years, both to fill internal positions at Hadean Ventures in the investment team and also numerous C-suite level positions in our portfolio companies. Adam has consistently demonstrated an excellent network of candidates across the Nordics and Europe, as well as in-depth knowledge of the market. I would highly recommend using Adam.

  • Lars Lund-Roland - ELAR Consulting

    I worked with Adam Moore to find two CEOs for two medical device startups in Norway. I found him to be extremely efficient and professional with an excellent understanding of the Nordic life science market. He was always available and made both processes very easy.

  • Øivind Resch - Chairman, Viking Arm Medical

    I have recently finalised an executive search for the CEO in our company, Viking Arm Medical AS. We successfully made our hire and I can strongly recommend using Adam Moore. As opposed to others I evaluated, Adam is a ‘one-stop-shop’. He is the one doing the search, the interviews, the follow up the candidates, the reference checks and the follow-up with you. This is better, in my mind, than a team where responsibility and a good grip on the process gets fractured. He came highly recommended and proved himself throughout the process. Effective, always on-the-ball, responsive and serious. There is no doubt I will use Adam again in the future.

  • Thomas Ramdahl - Chairman & Director

    I had the pleasure of securing Adam Moore for the hire of the first CEO of a small Norwegian biotech startup company in Oslo. Adam has a very pleasant personality and was very easy to work with. We quickly settled on a search profile and several candidates were presented within a short time frame. Adam efficiently set up interviews and kept the candidates in the loop and updated me on a regular basis while the process was ongoing. Any questions and comments were answered swiftly. Based on the total assessment and feedback from Adam the final candidate was offered and accepted the position. The CEO has now functioned in the position for some time to our outmost satisfaction. I fully recommend Adam Moore as an efficient headhunter for C-level positions.

  • Mariann Dønnum - Business Advisor, Aleap

    It has been my privilege to have a professional association with Adam Moore for a number of years. Adam has a solid grasp of the health industry, also within the realm of health startups, and is skilled in providing recruitment services in this niche. While serving as a Service Provider at Aleap, Adam was consistently reliable, flexible, and dedicated to supporting our startups - also on matters concerning building a team, company, and culture. I have great confidence in his continued success in the field of executive search and recruitment services.

  • Ulf Danielsson - VP, Pharmadule

    I have known Adam for a long time now and have used him on a number of searches, during my time at Vironova and Pharmadule. These searches have not always been the most straight-forward but I have found Adam to be adaptable, pragmatic and solutions orientated. He has an excellent network in Sweden and in Europe and has proven himself over a number of searches.

  • Rizwan Hussain - CEO, Agiana Pharmaceuticals

    I have had the pleasure to work with Adam where he was in the search for a CEO role with a Norwegian biotech startup. Adam is highly professional, knowledgeable and efficient. I was impressed by the level of diligence Adam put into the search and evaluation process and the way he ensured progress. I warmly recommend Adam and look forward to work with him again.

  • Dave Rosa – Chairman, Neuro Event Labs

    I had the opportunity to work with Adam on a search and despite the time zone difference, his follow up during the process was exceptional. I appreciated his diligence and commitment during the process and would highly recommend him.