The Carolan Group

The Carolan Group is a Medical Affairs executive search and recruitment firm based in Montville, New Jersey. It was founded in 2002 by Tom Caravela, its founder and managing partner, and it recruits for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Medical device and clinical research organisations are also named among its clients.

Its work centres on advanced degree Medical Affairs professionals, including Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams and Field Medical expansions, at various senior levels. Clients range from small biotech to large pharmaceutical companies, and it places candidates nationwide.

Services include contingency and retained search, recruitment process outsourcing for MSL team builds, multiple-hire MSL expansion and outsourced field medical and clinical teams. Candidates are offered resume review, interview preparation and job offer negotiation. The firm says its team of 10 professionals has over 55 years of combined pharmaceutical industry recruiting experience. Caravela also hosts MSL Talk, a podcast for MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals.