The Carolan Group

The Carolan Group is a dedicated recruitment agency specialising in Medical Affairs executive search for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Founded in 2002 by Tom Caravela, the company has spent two decades building expertise in recruiting advanced degree Medical Affairs professionals, including Medical Science Liaisons and field-based talent. The Carolan Group's experienced team combines passion for quality recruitment with strategic development capabilities, delivering timely placements that drive organisational success across therapeutic areas including oncology and cardiovascular medicine.

The Carolan Group specialises exclusively in pharmaceutical, biotech and medical services recruitment. The agency recruits professionals at all levels, from individual hires to entire team expansions, serving clients ranging from small start-up biotech companies to global industry leaders. Their core competency lies in identifying and placing Medical Science Liaison talent and building field medical teams, supported by cutting-edge database technology that enables nationwide candidate matching with precision and accuracy.

Based in Montville, New Jersey, The Carolan Group serves clients nationwide across the United States. The agency has earned recognition as a preferred vendor for some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies through its commitment to recruiting methodology, rigorous candidate screening and industry expertise. Clients choose The Carolan Group for their ability to reduce time to hire, save recruitment costs and deliver the highest quality human capital for challenging Medical Affairs positions.