Senior Vice President | KJT Group | Rochester, New York
Amid ambitious growth within the Real World Evidence (RWE) space, KJT Group sought to appoint a Senior Vice President to strengthen their leadership team and support continued expansion in the US market.
Requirements of the Hire
KJT Group, a specialist consultancy focused on RWE, required a highly experienced senior leader capable of driving growth, enhancing client delivery, and contributing strategically to the evolution of their RWE offering.
Given the seniority and niche nature of the role, identifying individuals with a proven track record in RWE, strong commercial acumen, and leadership capability was essential. In addition, candidates needed to be located within a commutable distance of Rochester, New York, further narrowing an already limited talent pool.
As a specialist partner in this space, with a strong track record of delivering similar assignments, Carrot Recruitment was well positioned to support KJT Group on this critical hire through a retained partnership model.
Our Approach
To support KJT Group with this critical senior hire, we delivered a retained, partnership-led solution built around three key pillars:
Market Intelligence & Targeted Mapping
At the outset, we developed a comprehensive proposal outlining our methodology, timelines, and investment required, securing full commitment from KJT Group as a retained partner.
We then conducted an in-depth market mapping exercise, focusing on RWE leaders within a commutable distance of Rochester, New York. Alongside this, we provided detailed insights into talent availability and the competitive landscape, enabling KJT to fully understand market dynamics and refine expectations. This consultative approach ensured alignment from the beginning and allowed us to agree a highly targeted list of priority profiles.
Discreet Engagement & Rigorous Screening
Given the sensitive nature of the hire, a highly confidential and controlled approach was essential. We implemented a carefully structured engagement strategy to ensure discretion throughout the process.
We successfully engaged a high-calibre and niche candidate pool, followed by a series of in-depth screening interviews conducted via telephone and video. These discussions focused on candidates’ leadership experience, commercial impact, and measurable contributions, alongside a detailed assessment of cultural alignment with KJT Group.
This process resulted in a shortlist of four exceptional candidates, all of whom progressed to interview with the team at KJT, with two invited back to final stage.
Efficient Process & Transparent Communication
A key driver of success in this assignment was the highly collaborative and transparent partnership between Carrot Recruitment and KJT Group.
We maintained a consistent communication cadence, including weekly progress meetings, real-time feedback loops, and a live dashboard to track project progress. This, combined with KJT’s responsiveness and clear decision-making, enabled a highly efficient and streamlined interview process.
As a result, we successfully secured the chosen candidate within just three weeks from initial brief to offer acceptance, demonstrating the effectiveness of a fully aligned, partnership-led approach.
Outcome
The assignment was successfully completed within an accelerated three-week timeframe, resulting in the appointment of a high-impact Senior Vice President with extensive experience in RWE.
The successful candidate brought significant senior leadership experience within RWE, including a strong track record of delivering complex observational studies, driving commercial growth, and leading cross-functional teams within consultancy environments.
Their expertise and strategic capability positioned them as an excellent fit to support KJT Group’s continued expansion and strengthen their leadership offering in a highly competitive market.
In addition to the successful hire, KJT Group benefited from valuable market insight, competitor intelligence, and a structured, data-driven recruitment process that ensured confidence at every stage.
This project highlights our ability to deliver niche, senior-level talent quickly and effectively, particularly when operating as a retained partner on sensitive and business-critical assignments.
