Nanna Soni

Dr. Nanna Soni is a Client Partner at Coulter Partners, the global life sciences executive search firm. She specializes in senior-level global executive search across the spectrum of life sciences, with particular emphasis on scientific and R&D roles. She demonstrates a strong track record executing search projects across early-stage and growing organizations, including industrial biotech.

Soni holds a PhD in Biology from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London, and an MSc in Experimental Cell Biology from the University of Southern Denmark. She is also certified in Saville Wave psychometric and ability assessment. A Danish national, Soni speaks fluent English and conversational Swedish.

Career history

• Client Partner, Coulter Partners (2019–present)
• Director, R&D Centre of Expertise, Coulter Partners (appointed to role)
• 14+ years in R&D leadership roles, organizational development and change management, Novozymes
• Nearly 20 years combined experience in R&D leadership and organizational development across global pharmaceutical and biotech companies

Soni has demonstrated thought leadership in the industry, moderating panel discussions such as "Effective Talent Acquisition And Retention Strategies For Life Sciences In The Nordics" at the LSX Nordic Congress. She represents Coulter Partners at major industry conferences including BioEquity Europe, where she contributes to discussions on global leadership and talent strategy.

What Nanna Soni could bring to her Client Partner role at Coulter Partners: Her 14+ years of direct R&D leadership experience at Novozymes, combined with her deep understanding of organizational development and change management in global pharmaceutical and biotech environments, positions her exceptionally well to identify and place senior R&D executives. Her operational expertise in these domains—rare among executive search professionals—allows her to assess technical competency and cultural fit with precision. Her recognition as a thought leader in Nordic life sciences talent acquisition further enhances her ability to source leadership talent in key innovation hubs and counsel clients on talent retention strategies.