Leila Johnston brings a wealth of experience in life sciences, with a focus on building long-term client relationships and leading high-performing teams.
Prior to launching ELKA Search Partners, Leila spent 6 years at a life sciences search firm where she was consistently a top performer and served as a senior leader within the US division. Leila led strategic hiring efforts across biotech and pharma, supporting companies through critical growth phases.
Leila’s approach is hands-on and consultative, grounded in industry knowledge and a strong understanding of her clients’ business goals. Based in New York City, Leila works closely with early-stage and established companies to deliver tailored talent solutions across the life sciences sector.
Anisiya Simpson brings a proven track record in life sciences, known for delivering high-impact talent and building long-term client partnerships across the biotech and pharma space.
Prior to launching ELKA Search Partners, Anisiya was one of the top performers on the East Coast at an established life sciences search firm. Anisiya helped shape successful talent strategies and drive outstanding hiring results for a variety of biotech and pharma companies.
Anisiya’s approach is thoughtful, highly personalized, and shaped by a deep understanding of both client needs and candidate motivations. Based in New York City, Anisiya offers a hands-on, high-touch search experience focused on lasting results for life sciences clients.
Martin Wenzel brings 8 years of life sciences search experience, with a proven track record of building strong client partnerships and placing top talent across private and public biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Prior to joining ELKA Search Partners, Martin was a top global performer at an established life sciences search firm and a nine-time President’s Club qualifier. Martin supported over 450 hires across 74 biotech and pharma companies, setting a company record for annual personal revenue and leading a recruitment outsourcing project that delivered more than 60 hires.
Martin’s approach is relationship-driven and highly personalized, shaped by a strong understanding of client priorities and candidate motivations. Based in San Francisco, Martin leads the expansion of ELKA’s West Coast presence and the development of its consulting offering, delivering tailored talent solutions across the life sciences sector.
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