Skycrest

Skycrest, Inc. is an executive search firm founded in 2008 by Melissa Franklin with focus on successful executive placement for more than 14 years. The company boasts a 100 per cent placement rate and excels in placing top talent in the life science sector, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Melissa Franklin is president and founder, with more than 25 years in corporate leadership roles and executive recruiting for start-up, mid-size, and Fortune 100 companies. Franklin has developed a reputation for her ability to assess candidates in talent assessment, selection, and leadership development.

Skycrest's approach centres on candidate assessment as a partnership. Each search begins by identifying the right strategy for sourcing, target companies, research, and selection criteria. As part of strategy development, Skycrest conducts comprehensive company and culture review to ensure candidates are both a competency fit and a good fit with company culture and leadership style. The company has successfully sourced and coached new leaders in high-impact executive roles cross-functionally, delivering or leading searches internationally. Franklin's MBA in Human Resources Management and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ground the firm's approach in rigorous human capital development.

Located in San Diego and founded on the philosophy of creating partnerships with clients to work as extensions of their teams, Skycrest operates with hands-on executive search approach. The company's background in human resources emphasises ethics and integrity whilst exceeding client expectations. With more than 100 searches conducted, Skycrest demonstrates a deep commitment to finding the right fit for both candidates and organisations in the life sciences sector.