Julie McDonald

As a Principal at Stevenson Search Partners, Julie brings over a decade of life sciences executive search experience. Julie partners with early to mid-stage biotech and pharma clients across the sector, including extensive work within premier VC-backed portfolio companies.  Julie specializes in R&D leading high caliber VP to C-level searches.  With her deep network and keen ability to play matchmaker, Julie has a track record of attracting and delivering top talent. Her dedication to quality and building first-in-class organizations has resulted in long-lasting partnerships with both candidates and clients.

Prior to joining Stevenson, Julie served as a Sr. Practice Director of Life Sciences at Westwood & Wilshire, a boutique executive search firm, where she established herself as one of the firm's top recruiters and client partners. Julie's industry career began as an on-site Talent Acquisition Manager for Edwards Life Sciences.

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Outside of work, Julie enjoys exploring the world through food, snowboarding and spending time with family. She can also often be found working on her poker game (and poker face) or at the ice rinks watching her son play hockey.

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