The Carolan Group

The Carolan Group is a specialized executive search firm that has been serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industry for 20 years. Based in Montville, the company remains dedicated to the recruitment and placement of advanced degree Medical Affairs professionals. Founded by Tom Caravela in 2002, The Carolan Group has established itself as a leading pharmaceutical and biotech search firm with extensive experience in strategic development and recruitment of MSL teams and Field Medical expansions.

The Carolan Group specializes exclusively in Medical Affairs executive search, focusing on pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical services professionals. Their experienced team of Medical Affairs experts combines industry passion with quality-driven approaches to produce strategic and timely recruitment results. The firm serves clients ranging from small start-up biotech companies to global industry leaders, maintaining preferred vendor status with some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.

As a boutique recruitment firm, The Carolan Group offers comprehensive candidate services including expert advice from specialized medical affairs recruitment staff, nationwide job opportunities, resume review and editing, interview preparation, and job offer negotiation. Their cutting-edge database system ensures faultless tracking and accuracy for matching talent nationwide, while maintaining the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

The company's recruitment methodology and candidate screening process are designed to ensure the best candidate pool of talent, diversity, and industry expertise. They help clients save money and reduce time-to-hire for some of the most difficult job openings in the pharmaceutical sector. The firm's commitment to excellence extends beyond placement, as they continue to expand and sharpen their level of pharmaceutical expertise to meet clients' increasing need for the highest quality human capital.

Founded and led by Tom Caravela, who brings 30 years of industry experience including 10 years with Abbott Laboratories, The Carolan Group has built a reputation for placing direct hire and outsourced industry professionals nationwide across virtually every therapeutic area. The firm also provides valuable industry resources including articles, videos, and the MSL Talk podcast, positioning themselves as thought leaders in the Medical Affairs recruitment space.