Overview
Dr. Richard Eidinger is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles' Los Angeles office, focusing on recruitment at the board, chief executive, and senior executive level in life sciences companies. He focuses particularly on those in general management, research & development, medical affairs, and clinical leadership. Richard counts among his clients some of the best-known names in health care, as well as those financial sponsors that invest in the segment. He brings an advisory style that is stakeholder-oriented and aims to enhance enterprise value. Most recently with the firm, he served as managing partner of the Life Sciences Practice in the Americas Region.
Experience
Richard joined Heidrick & Struggles from BankAmerica Ventures where he was an entrepreneur in residence (EIR). Prior to his search career, he was an executive with Aetna and with FHP (now United Healthcare) where he held senior functional, business development and general management roles. He has served as a member of both private and public boards of directors.
He is licensed to practice medicine in California, Arizona and Ontario.
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
University of Saskatchewan, MD, Medicine