Harvey & Nagl Concord
Three boutiques. One alliance. Global network.
Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC) marks a defining moment in Health Executive Search. The coming together of subrosa Executive Search, Links Life Sciences, and Concord MGI into a single, integrated global alliance – purpose-built for the Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, and Healthcare industries.
The People behind HNC
Michael Harvey
CEO, Harvey & Nagl Health | Founder Links Life Sciences
Michael Harvey is a British environmental scientist and Life Sciences entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the biotech and pharma sector. He specialises in developing complex end-to-end solutions – from drug development through all stages of commercialisation, with strong links to financing and investor access.
A personal adviser to a number of CEOs and boards across the global biotech sector, Michael brings an extensive international industry network built over more than two decades at the crossroads of science, strategy, and people.
In 2011, Michael founded Links Life Sciences, a global boutique executive search and consultancy firm serving biotech companies worldwide. Since 2023, he has also become a shareholder of subrosa Health Group, deepening the alliance that underpins Harvey & Nagl Health today.
Leigh Filippini
Principal & Co-Founder, Concord MGI | Lead Partner, HNC
Leigh Filippini, a founding partner, launched Concord in 1997. As a Partner, Leigh oversees the marketing and business development efforts for Concord. Responsibilities include strategic accounts, alliance programs, product marketing, and public relations.
Leigh's experience has allowed her to successfully partner with and deliver for the largest and most successful companies in the Healthcare and Technology industries. Her expertise is clearly defined in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Telecommunication fields.
Her specialty is identifying senior talent for executive search and organizing major expansion efforts on a national scale. Prior to launching Concord, Leigh was consistently a President's Club performer in Sales Management and Sales positions for some of the leading Technology and Communications firms.
Leigh obtained a Bachelor's degree and was the recipient of a Division 1, 4-year Field Hockey Scholarship from The Ohio State University.
Georg Nagl
Co-Founder, Harvey & Nagl Health | CEO, subrosa Health & Capital Group
Georg Nagl is a German micro-biologist and serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership experience in biopharma and digital health. He is the recipient of the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award and winner of the EU Commission's "Excellence in Financing Growth" prize.
As founder and main shareholder of pharmexx from 1999 to 2010, Georg built one of the most successful small-cap companies in Europe – growing it into the world's No. 1 Contract Sales Organisation with 5,500 employees across 21 countries, before its divestment and subsequent acquisition by Ashfield/Inizio.
Since 2010, Georg has led subrosa Health & Capital Group as CEO and shareholder – combining executive search with strategic advisory, investor access, and board-level consulting for biotech, digital health, and private equity-backed companies.
He is a personal adviser to several CEOs, a member of advisory boards across PE, biotech, and start-up companies, and holds an extensive global C-level network across biopharma and capital markets.
Dr. Armin Rath
CEO, subrosa Health & Capital U.S.
Dr. Armin Rath is a senior Life Sciences executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across biotech and pharma, spanning the U.S. and European markets. He has built and scaled companies from inception to commercialisation, with deep expertise in oncology, immunotherapy, neurodegeneration, and rare diseases.
As a recognised authority in market access, pricing, and reimbursement strategies, Dr. Rath has successfully led AMNOG negotiations, developed EU/US launch strategies, and secured multi-million-dollar licensing, JV, and M&A deals.
His track record includes P&L leadership, IPO readiness, and driving global partnerships while ensuring sustainable value creation.
Global Coverage
Harvey & Nagl Health (HNH)
Michael Harvey & Georg Nagl
Europe · APAC · MENA · CIS
Deep sector expertise and long-standing relationships across established and emerging Life Sciences markets.
Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC)
Leigh Filippini & Dr. Armin Rath
USA · Canada · Latin America
Concord's unrivalled US network and 25-year track record, reactivated under the HNC banner.
Concord Track Record
3,000+
Completed Searches
300+
Client Companies
25+
Years Expertise
45
Pharma/Biotech Launches
15
Healthcare Projects
38
Technology Projects
What We Do
Executive Search
Proactive strategy, C-suite appointments, and global networks across EU · US · APAC · LATAM · MENA · CIS.
Project Management
Product Launches, National Expansions, and Maintenance Programs. Enabling clients to hire the best talent in the shortest time.
Pharma & Biotech
Phase 1–4, all therapeutic areas, rare disease. Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle.
Healthcare Services
CROs, CSOs, CMOs, Advisory, Data Analytics. Supporting the full healthcare services ecosystem.
Awards & Recognition
Founded
Concord MGI established in Philadelphia as one of the first specialist Life Sciences retained executive search firms in America – built exclusively for Pharma, Biotech, and Healthcare.
#6 Retained Firm, MidAtlantic
The Philadelphia Business Journal names Concord MGI the #6 Retained Executive Search Firm in the MidAtlantic region – recognising its consistent delivery and client relationships across the US.
Philadelphia Book of Lists
Concord recognised as one of the top Retained Executive Search firms in The Philadelphia Journal's prestigious Book of Lists – a benchmark of business excellence in the region.
20 Years · 300+ Clients
Concord celebrates two decades in business – having partnered with over 300 client companies, completed 3,000+ executive searches, and driven 45 Pharma/Biotech product launches across America.
JP Morgan CEO Life Science Retreat
Concord hosts its 2nd annual CEO Life Science Retreat in Napa Valley, California – bringing together senior Life Sciences leaders ahead of the 36th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.
HNC Alliance Formed
Harvey & Nagl Health and Concord MGI join forces to form Harvey & Nagl Concord (HNC) – a global alliance purpose-built for Life Sciences executive search.
Functional Areas & Recent Searches
Executive & Operational Leadership
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Chief Business Officer
- Chief Compliance Officer
- General Counsel
- VP Business Development
- VP Operations
- VP Government Affairs/Advocacy
- VP Manufacturing
Commercial
- Chief Commercial Officer
- SVP Sales & Marketing
- SVP Marketing
- SVP Market Access
- VP Market Access & Trade
- SVP Training & Development
- VP Pricing and Contracting
- VP Sales
- VP Alliances
- VP Sales (Medical)
- Head of Trade
- Head of HEOR
- National Sales Director
- Senior Director of Marketing
- Sr. Dir. Market Analytics/Forecasting
- Director of Market Research
- Director of Sales Operations
- National Director Corp. Accounts
Clinical
- Chief Medical Officer
- VP Medical Affairs
- VP Clinical Operations
- VP Project Management
- VP Clinical Development
- Head of Orphan Clinical Development
- VP Q/A Regulatory Affairs
- Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs
- Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Executive & Operational Leadership
- Chief Executive Officer (Clin. Trial Analytics)
- Chief Bus. Dev. Officer (HC Analytics)
- President (Health Care Tech. Analytics)
- Chief Com. Officer (LS Consulting)
- Head of Clinical Lab Services (CRO)
- Managing Dir. R&D (HC Mgt Cons.)
- Managing Director Life Science Practice
- Managing Director Gov. Pricing Practice
- Managing Director Compliance Practice
- Partner US Life Sciences – Advocacy Mktg
Commercial & Sales Leadership
- VP Clinical Course Development
- VP Training (CRO/Clinical Training)
- VP N. America Channel Sales (HC)
- VP Mid-Atl. Sales (HC – Data Storage)
- SVP Marketing (Life Science Consulting)
- SVP Market Access (Life Science Cons.)
- VP Pricing & Contracting (LS Consulting)
- Director of Market Access (LS Analytics)
- VP Pharma Digital Strategy (Advertising)
- VP Sales (Pharma Pricing – Software)
Business Development & Operations
- Managing Dir. HC Practice (Tech Consulting)
- VP Sales & Mktg (Life Science Software)
- VP Bus. Dev. (Life Sci & Gov Affairs)
- VP Course Dev. (LS & HC Training)
- VP Bus. Dev. (CMO)
- Executive Director Informatix (CSO)
- Director Product Management (CSO)
- VP Bus. Dev. (API Services)
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