Executive Search and Recruitment for the Nordic Life Science sector.

Founded by Adam Moore, Norherm Search works across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, to match exceptional people with remarkable companies, from early startups to established players. With a deep understanding of the Nordic Life Science sector, I understand the challenges of tight talent pools, skill shortages and international hiring. I move fast, handle everything from start to finish and never paint with a broad brush. And unlike most agencies, I’m not held back by excessive red tape or fractured processes. The result is the best person, in the right company, time and time again.

Network

Established and extensive local networks across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, with wider networks across Europe and North America, for when the search demands it.

Adam Moore Norherm Search Executive Search Recruitment Nordic Life Science Norway Sweden Denmark Finland

Approach

Professionally executed, meticulous searches. I handle everything, always starting with the most important part; your business.

Adam Moore Norherm Search Executive Search Recruitment Nordic Life Science Norway Sweden Denmark Finland

Services

C-Suite, Board and Senior level executive search, alongside technical and scientific recruitment.

Adam Moore Norherm Search Executive Search Recruitment Nordic Life Science Norway Sweden Denmark Finland

The Team

Adam Moore Norherm Search Executive Search Recruitment Nordic Life Science Norway Sweden Denmark Finland
Adam Moore Norherm Search Executive Search Recruitment Nordic Life Science Norway Sweden Denmark Finland

Adam Moore
Founder and Director

  • Before Norherm Search, I spent just under a decade at a leading life science, executive search company in London. As a Partner, I built the Nordic presence from scratch, working with companies from venture-capital backed startups, to some of the most exciting up-and-coming companies in the Nordics. I found C-suite candidates including CEOs, CMOs and CFOs, as well as Board members, Directors and VPs.

    I also teamed up with incubators, including Aleap, Oslo Cancer Cluster and ShareLab, to continue supporting early stage companies, beyond just finding their next hire whilst also speaking at events, such as the McKinsey & Hadean Ventures Biotech Roundtable event, discussing how to attract international, scientific talent to the Nordics.

    In 2023, I made the decision to set up Norherm Search. The aim was simple: spend more time on what I love and what I do best — recruiting.

Willow
Chief Happiness Officer

  • We have worked with Adam Moore for a number of years, both to fill internal positions at Hadean Ventures in the investment team and also numerous C-suite level positions in our portfolio companies. Adam has consistently demonstrated an excellent network of candidates across the Nordics and Europe, as well as in-depth knowledge of the market. I would highly recommend using Adam.

    Ingrid Teigland Akay – Managing Partner, Hadean Ventures AS

  • I worked with Adam Moore to find two CEOs for two medical device startups in Norway. I found him to be extremely efficient and professional with an excellent understanding of the Nordic life science market. He was always available and made both processes very easy.

    Lars Lund-Roland - Founder, ELAR Consulting AS

  • I have recently finalised an executive search for the CEO in our company, Viking Arm Medical AS. We successfully made our hire and I can strongly recommend using Adam Moore. As opposed to others I evaluated, Adam is a ‘one-stop-shop’. He is the one doing the search, the interviews, the follow up the candidates, the reference checks and the follow-up with you. This is better, in my mind, than a team where responsibility and a good grip on the process gets fractured. He came highly recommended and proved himself throughout the process. Effective, always on-the-ball, responsive and serious. There is no doubt I will use Adam again in the future.

    Øivind Resch - Chairman, Viking Arm Medical AS

  • I had the pleasure of securing Adam Moore for the hire of the first CEO of a small Norwegian biotech startup company in Oslo. Adam has a very pleasant personality and was very easy to work with. We quickly settled on a search profile and several candidates were presented within a short time frame. Adam efficiently set up interviews and kept the candidates in the loop and updated me on a regular basis while the process was ongoing. Any questions and comments were answered swiftly. Based on the total assessment and feedback from Adam the final candidate was offered and accepted the position. The CEO has now functioned in the position for some time to our outmost satisfaction. I fully recommend Adam Moore as an efficient headhunter for C-level positions.

    Thomas Ramdahl - Chairman & Director

  • It has been my privilege to have a professional association with Adam Moore for a number of years. Adam has a solid grasp of the health industry, also within the realm of health startups, and is skilled in providing recruitment services in this niche. While serving as a Service Provider at Aleap, Adam was consistently reliable, flexible, and dedicated to supporting our startups - also on matters concerning building a team, company, and culture. I have great confidence in his continued success in the field of executive search and recruitment services.

    Mariann Dønnum - Business Advisor, Aleap AS

  • I have known Adam for a long time now and have used him on a number of searches, during my time at Vironova and Pharmadule. These searches have not always been the most straight-forward but I have found Adam to be adaptable, pragmatic and solutions orientated. He has an excellent network in Sweden and in Europe and has proven himself over a number of searches.

    Ulf Danielsson - Vice President, Pharmadule Morimatsu AB

  • I have had the pleasure to work with Adam where he was in the search for a CEO role with a Norwegian biotech startup. Adam is highly professional, knowledgeable and efficient. I was impressed by the level of diligence Adam put into the search and evaluation process and the way he ensured progress. I warmly recommend Adam and look forward to work with him again.

    Rizwan Hussain - CEO, Agiana Pharmaceuticals AS

  • I had the opportunity to work with Adam on a search and despite the time zone difference, his follow up during the process was exceptional. I appreciated his diligence and commitment during the process and would highly recommend him.

    Dave Rosa – Chairman, Neuro Event Labs Oy

  • Adam Moore approached me, to discuss a CEO position with an exciting med-tech startup in Norway. Adam is a highly professional advisor, coach and trainer and was always available inside and outside of the traditional office times during the tense period of interview rounds. He provided constructive help in preparation and planning the interview process and followed up throughout the on-boarding process in the role. Adam has excellent communication skills, a true ‘people person’ and in the future and is my go-to person for hiring a team, internationally and nationally. I would highly recommend him for all levels of recruitment.

    Alison Sundset - Chief Executive Officer, HoloCare AS

  • We have been happy to work with Adam Moore for a number of our life science recruitments the past 4 years. Adam is very responsive, and excellent communicator, and has consistently identified and helped us to land top talent for the various positions we have sought.

    Lao Saal – Founder, Saga Diagnostics AB