Josh began his career in executive search and staffing in the 1990s and has led Marcus & Associates since 2009. His work is centered on helping people and organizations succeed by identifying, attracting, and securing senior leaders and specialized talent during periods of growth, transition, commercialization, technical scale-up, and organizational change.

Josh’s approach is driven by a genuine interest in helping people succeed. That includes the companies Marcus & Associates supports, the hiring managers and HR partners responsible for critical talent decisions, the candidates pursuing opportunities where they can contribute and grow, and the firm’s own employees as they build their careers. In life sciences and healthcare, that impact often extends beyond the organization itself to the patients, families, and communities served by Marcus & Associates’ clients.

Josh’s work is built around direct client involvement, long-standing industry relationships, and a practical understanding of how hiring decisions affect a company’s trajectory. He works closely with CEOs, boards, founders, investors, HR leaders, and senior leadership teams to define hiring needs, assess the market, engage passive candidates, and help clients compete for talent that is often not actively seeking a new role.

Under Josh’s leadership, Marcus & Associates has developed a relationship-driven search model supported by deep market knowledge, disciplined research, and the firm’s FOMs — Friends of Marcus — a long-standing network of industry relationships that provides access to candidates, referrals, and market insight beyond traditional recruiting channels.

Josh remains hands-on throughout the search process, from strategy and candidate identification through assessment, engagement, and close. His approach emphasizes candor, speed, judgment, and alignment between the candidate, the leadership team, the business need, and the company’s stage of growth.

Marcus & Associates supports executive search, interim staffing, and fractional leadership needs across life sciences and healthcare, with a focus on helping clients make critical talent decisions with confidence.

Josh Marcus
jmarcus@marcusassoc.com

I’ve led searches across all levels—from CEO and C-suite hires through VP, Director, and critical functional leadership roles—spanning every major function, including Research & Preclinical, Product Development, Clinical & Medical, Regulatory & Quality, Commercial, and Corporate. My work covers a wide range of therapeutic areas—from oncology and immunology to rare disease, neuroscience, and beyond—giving me a broad perspective on how to build effective teams across diverse scientific and business environments.

While I operate broadly across the enterprise, my deepest specialization is in Product Development & CMC. I’ve helped companies build and scale technical leadership teams across all modalities—including cell & gene therapies, biologics, vaccines, and small molecules—covering process development, analytical sciences, manufacturing, and engineering. I bring particular depth in identifying leaders who can navigate complex development, scale-up, and commercialization challenges.
I stay closely involved in every search—working directly with clients, shaping strategy, and rigorously vetting candidates to ensure strong technical and leadership alignment.

What differentiates how we work:
-Access to highly sought-after, passive leadership talent through long-standing industry relationships, including our FOMs (Friends of Marcus)
-A structured, research-driven search process delivering a full candidate slate in ~20 days
-A pay-for-performance model aligned with client outcomes
-High engagement and offer acceptance rates driven by deep candidate relationships

Whether you’re building out a leadership team, scaling a function, or making a critical C-level hire, I’m always open to a conversation.

Rory Faulkner
E: rfaulkner@marcusassoc.com
T: (727) 822-8966

Throughout his career, his dedication to building long-term partnerships with clients and ensuring their success has developed a keen ability to identify and attract top talent. Utilizing a comprehensive approach that considers cultural fit within organizations in addition to skills and experience to deliver customized talent solutions that drive growth and enhance organizational performance has been at the forefront of the firm's mission to provide unparalleled executive search and interim staffing services. He leads a team of dedicated professionals who share his passion for delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations. With his deep industry knowledge, Ish is adept at navigating the evolving talent landscape, anticipating industry trends, and helping clients stay ahead of the competition.

Ray Rodriguez
E: rrodriguez@marcusassoc.com
T: (727) 822-8005