Leadership Team

Mark Gold – Founder and CEO
As one of the pioneers in clinical development and regulatory executive search, Mark founded Gold Partners more than 25 years ago. The firm today is a leading pharmaceutical executive search and consulting firm in the United States. The firm’s success relies on its specialized focus – working exclusively in clinical development and regulatory affairs for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Mark and his colleagues have successfully placed more than 250 senior executives, researchers, clinical investigators and related medical staff. Mark has a BA in English from Syracuse University, and an MS and ABD from SUNY. He also taught at SUNY, focusing on the Psychology of Reading and Learning Theory and Behavior Assessment. Mark is the recipient of the coveted Outstanding Research Award from the Educational Research Institute Clearinghouse (ERIC) System.

David LaGrega – Vice President, Client Services
David is an experienced pharmaceutical and biotechnology executive recruiter with over 10 years experience in the search industry. He joined the Philadelphia office of Heidrick & Struggles in 2005 as a dedicated member of the Life Science practice, specializing in global pharmaceutical and biotechnology recruiting, ranging from director to president level. David has recruited in most functional areas including basic research, clinical research, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, marketing and sales, business development, pricing/health economics, c-level executive and board of directors. Previously, he spent four years providing contingency and retained search work for Management Recruiters Inc. based in San Diego/Philadelphia. As a full-cycle generalist recruiter, David developed search business and implemented on a global basis in areas such as administrative, hospitals, clinics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, retail, architecture, engineering, sales/marketing and IT. He had some significant performance achievements including ranking first nationally in billing. A native of Pennsylvania, David holds a B.A. in English Literature from The George Washington University.