Nathan Rigby, Spencer Rigby

Great to meet you at ADLM.

If you're here, you're probably thinking about your team. Who you need next, where the gaps are, or how you replace someone who didn't work out. That's exactly what we help with and we're built to do it properly, every time.

Actively partnering with the IVD companies changing what's possible in oncology.

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Problems we've solved

Real briefs. Real outcomes.

"Building executive teams across a global diagnostics business meant we needed a partner who truly understood our strategy, culture, and purpose."

Nathan and Daniel took the time to understand our strategy, culture, and purpose, ensuring every hire strengthens the teams and drives the mission forward. I highly recommend Spencer Rigby to any organisation seeking a strategic, people-focused recruiting partner.

Carlos Pascual
Carlos Pascual
Former CEO, Werfen

"We were building a world-class team at Geneoscopy in a niche diagnostics space where the talent pool is small."

Nathan has been a tremendous resource in helping Geneoscopy build a world-class team. He has an incredibly deep network in the diagnostics industry and has been a pleasure to work with.

Andrew Barnell
Andrew Barnell
Co-Founder & CEO, Geneoscopy

"Finding the right people for global IVD roles needed a recruiter who genuinely understood the market and could move at the right time."

Nathan is a talented networker and connected me with great people in the global IVD industry. He has a brilliant understanding of company needs and market trends, the right people for the right role at the right time.

Pascale Morel
Pascale Morel
Sr Global Medical Affairs Director, QIAGEN

"We had a very specific brief. Very specific expertise needed. Most recruiters nodded and sent us the wrong people anyway."

Nathan delivered exactly what we asked for, high quality candidates with the specific expertise we needed. Someone I'll work with again without hesitation.

Pamela Collingwood
Pamela Collingwood
VP & Senior Deputy General Counsel, Cedars-Sinai
Natera
Qiagen
Geneoscopy
Grail
Universal Diagnostics
Werfen
Luminex
Natera
Qiagen
Geneoscopy
Grail
Universal Diagnostics
Werfen
Luminex

What clients say

Honest feedback from
people we helped to hire.

The industry standard guarantee is 30 days. Ours is 12 months. These are the people who know why that difference exists.

Nathan and Daniel have been incredible partners in helping to attract and build top talent at every level. They took the time to understand our strategy, culture, and purpose, ensuring every hire strengthens the teams and drives the mission forward. Their expertise in identifying executive talent, combined with a deep network in the diagnostics industry, makes them an invaluable resource. I highly recommend Spencer Rigby to any organisation seeking a strategic, people-focused recruiting partner.
Carlos Pascual
Former CEO, Werfen
Nathan has been a tremendous resource in helping Geneoscopy build a world-class team. He has an incredibly deep network in the diagnostics industry, has extensive knowledge of the recruiting process, and has been a pleasure to work with over the past few years. We look forward to continuing Geneoscopy's work with Nathan in the future.
Andrew Barnell
Co-Founder & CEO at Geneoscopy
Nathan delivered exactly what we asked for: high quality candidates with the specific subject matter expertise and experience that we needed. Nathan was very responsive and quickly addressed all feedback that I raised with him. I am so happy with Nathan's work and will definitely work with him again for future hiring needs!
Pamela Collingwood
Vice President & Senior Deputy General Counsel, Cedars-Sinai
Nathan is a talented networker and connected me with great people in the global IVD industry. He is a skilled communicator, and has a brilliant understanding of company needs and market trends, therefore he can connect the best and right people for the right role at the right time!
Pascale Morel
Sr Global Medical Affairs Director, Translational Science, Oncology and Precision Diagnostics, QIAGEN
Nathan recruited me for my present role and did a great job of navigating me through the robust interview/hiring process. Nathan took a balanced approach, providing valuable insights into the company and giving honest feedback on my potential fit with the opportunity. Nathan was always responsive and communicative throughout the process and always demonstrated great follow-through, which inspired confidence in his reliability and professionalism.
Vince Wong
CEO and President, BioCrossroads and Crossroads Health Ventures | Board Director
I want to take a moment to acknowledge our valued partnership with Spencer/Rigby. Their unique and thorough approach to recruiting has truly set them apart. They invest the time to deeply understand our culture at Werfen and what makes us unique, ensuring every search aligns with our values and the specific needs of each role. Their commitment to understanding both the employer and the candidate has resulted in several high-quality, high-impact placements for our team.
Giovanni Russi
Chief Operating Officer, Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, Werfen
I had the pleasure of working with Nathan during my time with Universal Diagnostics. Nathan was consistently responsive and enjoyable to work with. He also provided excellent candidates when we needed them most. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Nathan again on future projects.
Tara Wear
Talent Acquisition Manager, Universal Diagnostics
I worked with Nathan in the past to support our hiring needs at Universal Diagnostics. I could clearly see how he understood our company's culture, the nuances of each role, and what type of candidate would be perfect not only for the open positions but to thrive in our environment. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to fill critical positions with top talent who have been a great fit for our team. If you're looking for a recruiter who is not only skilled but also genuinely invested in finding the right match, Nathan is a great partner.
Sabrina C.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Universal Diagnostics
I have had the pleasure of working with and leveraging the recruiting capabilities of Nathan Rigby and Daniel Spencer. Both are hard working, diligent and reliable when it comes to identifying and presenting candidates for key C-Level and Director level roles that are critical to our business. They have great insights into the industries they serve, pride themselves on understanding their client's culture and needs, and do a great job on following through on their commitments. I would recommend the team at Spencer Rigby to any company in the biotech and healthcare industries seeking high caliber candidates.
Tony Bretti
Vice President of Human Resources at Werfen North America
Nathan has been a great and trusted partner to work with for multiple roles at our organization. He has been responsive at all hours of the day and night and provided high quality candidates based on our needs. Nathan knows the diagnostic industry and is truly an expert in his field.
Olivia Weidner
Talent Acquisition Manager at Diasorin
02How we work together

Three steps to a hire that holds.

Most recruiters close the placement. We stay until it works.

WEEK 1

We interrogate your brief.

Understanding the real problem

  • We take time to understand your business, your team, and what success genuinely looks like
  • We look at what's worked before and what hasn't, so we're not starting from zero
  • We'll often suggest approaches or profiles you may not have considered
  • We only take on searches we're confident we can run properly
WEEK 2-3

We only put people forward we'd genuinely stand behind.

Two conversations, not one

  • An initial conversation to understand what's really driving someone's search
  • A deeper career walkthrough to understand how they've done what they've done
  • We only present people we'd genuinely recommend, not everyone who looks right on paper
  • A good fit works for both sides, we make sure of that before anyone meets
ONGOING

We stay involved after the offer.

The placement isn't done at signing

  • Regular check ins through the onboarding period
  • Structured feedback at 90 days
  • 12 month replacement guarantee on senior placements
  • We stay close because the hire isn't done until the person is settled and performing

We hold ourselves to a higher standard. Here's what that looks like.

Not faster. Not cheaper. Not more CVs in your inbox. Spencer Rigby was built on one belief, that the only placement worth making is one that actually works. For the company and for the person.

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The right fit for the role and the team.

We take time to understand not just the skills needed but the environment someone is walking into. Culture, team dynamics, leadership style, these things matter as much as the CV.

We'll be honest, even when it's not what you want to hear.

If we think the brief needs challenging, we'll say so. If a candidate isn't right for your environment, we won't put them forward. We'd rather have that conversation early than the wrong person in seat.

One hire or ten, the process stays the same.

Whether you're filling a single senior role or building out a whole function, the depth of assessment doesn't change. Every person we put forward has been through the same process.

A guarantee that actually means something.

Replacement guarantees well beyond the industry standard 30 days, up to twelve months on senior placements. The fee reflects the accountability. The cost of a bad hire is always higher.

Before you book

The questions we get asked most.

We'd rather answer them here than waste your time on a call.

01 / THE DIFFERENCE

We're recruitment and people specialists first. Our detailed approach to understanding both the client and the candidate means we can apply it effectively across any vertical. We have proven success translating our methodology into markets that were once new to us, and the results speak for themselves.

02 / THE EXPERIENCE

Most of the people we work with long-term said the same thing before they worked with us. The difference is in how we approach the brief and the candidate, we take more time, ask deeper questions, and we only put people forward we'd genuinely stand behind. We back that with a 12-month replacement guarantee on senior placements.

03 / THE NICHE

Yes, IVD, oncology diagnostics and cancer diagnostics is the market we live in. We've placed commercial leaders, built out QARA functions, and found technical and executive talent across the full diagnostics landscape. We know the companies, the people moving through the market, and what good looks like at every level.

04 / THE SPEED

We move as quickly as we responsibly can. What we won't do is send you someone just to hit a deadline. We'll always be upfront about what's realistic in the market and what the right profile actually looks like. A placement made in haste rarely holds, and that costs everyone more in the long run.

05 / THE STAGE

Yes. We've worked with organisations at every stage from pre-seed through to public. Early stage companies often need the most considered hires because every person has an outsized impact on the business. We understand that, and we work closely with founders and boards who know that getting the first leadership hires right is everything.

The team that does the work.

Decades of combined experience in life sciences and diagnostics recruitment. A methodology built on depth, not volume. And a track record of placements that actually hold.

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Opening Cal.com…
Werfen"Strategic, people-focused recruiting partner"
Geneoscopy"Helped us build a world-class team"
Cedars-Sinai"Delivered exactly what we asked for"
QIAGEN"The right people for the right role at the right time"
BioCrossroads"Honest feedback and great follow-through"
Werfen"High-quality, high-impact placements"
Universal Diagnostics"Excellent candidates when we needed them most"
Universal Diagnostics"Genuinely invested in finding the right match"
Werfen North America"Hard working, diligent and reliable"
Diasorin"Truly an expert in his field"
Werfen"Strategic, people-focused recruiting partner"
Geneoscopy"Helped us build a world-class team"
Cedars-Sinai"Delivered exactly what we asked for"
QIAGEN"The right people for the right role at the right time"
BioCrossroads"Honest feedback and great follow-through"
Werfen"High-quality, high-impact placements"
Universal Diagnostics"Excellent candidates when we needed them most"
Universal Diagnostics"Genuinely invested in finding the right match"
Werfen North America"Hard working, diligent and reliable"
Diasorin"Truly an expert in his field"