About Us
Meet Hughes and Associates: Experts in Scientific Search
Our Founder: Jay Chapman
Jay Chapman founded Hughes and Associates to connect specialized talent with leading pharma and biotech companies.
With over 20 years in life sciences executive search, his insider knowledge helps him spot rising scientific leaders others overlook—guiding employers to better hires and professionals to high-impact roles.
Who Are We?
Hughes and Associates is a specialized executive search firm with over 20 years of experience connecting top-tier talent to innovative companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Who Do We Help?
We work with both job seekers and hiring managers—from early-career scientists to executive leaders—across Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, QSP, PKPD, DMPK, Bioanalysis, and related life sciences functions.
Why Choose Us? Here's What Sets Us Apart.
We’ve earned the trust of leading life sciences organizations by consistently delivering results. At Hughes and Associates, we take a dual approach—supporting candidates in their career growth while solving complex hiring challenges for employers. By combining speed with precision, we build relationships that are made to last.
#1 Specialty:
Clinical Pharmacology, PK/PD, QSP, DMPK, Pharmacometrics, and Bioanalysis
→ Whether you’re hiring or searching, no one knows the modeling and simulation talent landscape like we do.
85%
of submitted candidates reach final-round interviews
→ We get it right early. Employers see fewer, better-fit candidates—fast.
42%
faster time-to-fill than the industry average
→ Reduce hiring delays without compromising on quality.
95%
offer acceptance rate
→ We align expectations clearly, helping you make confident, winning hires.
75%
of candidates placed 4+ years ago are still with the client
→ Half have been promoted once, the other half twice. We help you build high-retention, high-growth teams.
Trusted by 30+
clinical-stage biotech companies and top pharma brands
→ From Phase I to pre-commercial scaling, we support your growth with the right talent at the right time.
We don’t
just submit resumes—we guide the process
→ With clear communication and feedback from hiring managers, we ensure you know where you stand and how to succeed.
A deep network
of scientific leaders and rising stars
→ Gain access to roles not publicly listed and career paths designed for long-term growth.
Trusted
by mid- and large-cap pharmaceutical companies
→ We connect you with diverse opportunities across global pharma, scaling biotechs, and innovative startups.
Areas of Specialization
Hughes and Associates specializes in placing candidates in scientific specialist, management, and executive level positions in the following areas:
