New Partner brings deep expertise in PE-backed life sciences tools and services, complementing Stevenson's biotech strength
Hoboken, NJ (October 5, 2026) – Stevenson Search Partners, a trusted executive search and on-demand talent advisor in the global life sciences industry, announced today that Allen Reed has joined Stevenson as Partner and Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services. Allen brings more than 25 years of executive search experience spanning nearly every corner of the industry, from CEOs, boards and CFOs to Chief Medical, Scientific, Business and Information Officers, along with senior commercial, sales, marketing, service and R&D leaders.
Allen has expertise working with private equity-backed tools, enabling technology and services companies in life sciences, a complement to Stevenson's strong biotech focus. His broader client base is just as wide-ranging: innovative, high-growth biotech companies; large, established pharmaceutical, contract pharma services, medical device and diagnostics organizations; and publicly listed global companies. He has also built deep expertise and a strong network serving healthcare IT, software, AI and digital health clients.
That breadth reflects a career built across some of the top names in executive search. Prior to joining Stevenson, Allen spent nearly five years at Heidrick & Struggles, most recently as Global Leader of the Life Science Tools & Services sector. Previously, he spent seven years as founder and President of Reed & Associates, a boutique retained search firm serving healthcare and life sciences clients and subsequently served as Partner in the life sciences and healthcare practice at Odgers Berndtson. Allen began his search career at Russell Reynolds Associates, progressing to Managing Director, following an earlier role at the Advisory Board Company. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a B.S. from the University of Virginia.
"What drew me to Stevenson is the combination of a firm with real staying power and a team that still operates with the agility of a boutique," said Allen. "With over 25 years in this industry, I know that what clients need most is a partner who understands the full picture, from the science to the business to the people who can lead through both. I'm excited to bring my network and experience, particularly with PE-backed tools and services businesses, to the team."
"Allen's breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson," said Kris Steen, President, Executive Search at Stevenson Search Partners. "His depth with PE-backed tools, enabling technology and services companies is a nice complement to our heavy biotech focus, and he has built C-suite and board-level teams for companies at every stage, from stealth-mode startups to global public companies. That range makes him an incredible addition to our team."
About Stevenson Search Partners
With more than 40 years of experience, Stevenson Search Partners is a trusted executive search and total talent solutions advisor servicing the global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, health technology and CRO/CDMO sectors, with offices in the U.S. and the U.K. Dedicated to finding executive talent who will drive innovation across the life sciences industry, Stevenson’s expertise includes C-Suite, Clinical, Development, Commercial Manufacturing and Corporate functions, and working with companies ranging from start-ups and academic spinouts to large pharma clients. Stevenson provides a unique collaborative, long-term approach to its clients with a global network and strategic talent mapping and pipelining, on-demand talent solutions, and competitive analysis services. Stevenson Search Partners is committed to actively supporting, strengthening and promoting diversity — to its clients, in its own organization, and across the life sciences ecosystem. For more information, visit stevensonsearch.com.
