Philipp Buis
Philipp Buis
Title
Partner
Firm
Boyden
Office Address
Gotthardstrasse 62
Zurich, CH-8002
Switzerland
Zurich, CH-8002
Switzerland
Industry Specialties
Advertising | Public Relations
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical | Biotech
Private Equity | Venture Capital
Industrial
Functional Specialties
Marketing
General Management/CEO/COO
Human Resources
Finance and Accounting/CFO
Board of Directors
Training and Education
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Board Search
Leadership Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Board Search
About Mr. Buis
Philipp is a seasoned executive search leader with deep knowledge and expertise in the global life sciences sector. Over the past 25 years, he has partnered with small-cap, VC-/PE-backed and privately financed firms, as well as large publicly listed companies across Europe, the U.S., and APAC. He has led successful searches for a full spectrum of C-Suite and board leaders, cultivating a broad investor network.
Professional Focus
25 years’ experience in executive search with major international search firms and boutiques
Strong track record of Chair/Board and C-Suite searches, including CSO, CMO, CTO, CBO, CFO, COO, and CEO for private and public companies across Europe, the U.S., and APAC
Specialisation in life sciences, with particular emphasis on biotech, pharma, medtech, and digital health
Partners with clients ranging from early-stage small-cap, VC-/PE-backed, and privately financed companies to large publicly listed organizations
Strong network amongst life science investors, including VCs, corporate VCs, family offices, and crossover investors
Regular speaker and attendee at key industry conferences such as SACHS, Bio€quity, JPM, BIO, Swiss Biotech Days, BioCapital, and others
Native German speaker, fluent in English
Business Expertise
Client Partner, reporting to the COO at a global executive search and leadership development firm specialising in life sciences, health, and technology; focused on C-Suite, board, and senior-level searches within the global life sciences sector
Senior Client Partner, reporting to the Board Chair at a leading European executive search firm; developed and grew life sciences and industrial sector practices
Partner, Engagement Leader, reporting to the Board Chair at a global executive search firm; specialised in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology; co-founded and grew Zurich office; executed merger and led post-merger integration; other roles included General Manager, Board of Directors, and European Representative, Global Marketing Committee
Managing Consultant, reporting to Group CEO at a management consulting firm focused on executive search; promoted from Senior Consultant and Consultant roles
Started career in project management at Swissair, later Swiss Air Transportation Ltd., with roles based in Zurich, Dublin, and Brussels
Additional Expertise
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Biopharma
Medtech
Digital Health
Healthcare Technology
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Industrial