Donna Higgins
President & CEO
Mary McGinn
Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships
Philadelphia, PA
Tenacity and determination, refuses to give up and will push the limits to move things forward and solve the problem for clients
The Higgins Group since 2013 10+ years in life sciences, in consultative sales, relationship management, business development and full-cycle recruiting Prior experience: Sales leader at Novartis for 5+ years, driving sales ranking to top 10; sales support roles at Drexel Technical Associates, SEI Investments, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals BA, Villanova University
Completed a search for a non-profit research institute that provided several “bull’s eye” candidates within the first two weeks. As the client COO said, “Candidates we cared most about arrived well-prepared as a result of Mary's diligent efforts and ability to communicate the specifics of the opportunity. They were also impressed by the degree of her coordination with our firm, which gave us important credibility as a prospective employer."
“Mary McGinn, is a consummate professional, who exemplified integrity, sensitivity, persistence and a genuine sense of caring throughout the entire process. She was always accessible, understanding and engaged, and played a significant role in my recent job search. I am both fortunate and honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.” Candidate, SVP, Clinical Development, biopharmaceutical company
“Every person has career goals, dreams and aspirations, and each of our clients has critical needs within their organization. The ability to help marry those two to create a powerful fit that impacts our society by providing medicine to patients in need is humbling, awesome, and truly inspirational.”
Doug Roberts
Senior Vice President, Client Partnerships
Cindy Messerle
Chief Operating Officer
Philadelphia, PA
Tenacity - getting things done and ensuring forward momentum Galvanizing - engaging others to participate, collaborate and join the effort
The Higgins Group since 2024 BS, Saint Joseph's University MS, Eastern University
Successfully integrated the EOS system across our team and ensuring we continue to embrace it 100%
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity." ~ Amelia Earhart
Candace Galiffa
Chief Financial Officer
Philadelphia, PA
Ability to provide strategic financial insights in a way that is easy to understand, relatable, approachable and accountable.
The Higgins Group since 2021 BS, University of Pittsburgh Certified Public Accountant
Significantly improved the transparency and fiscal health of the company
Karen Koffler
Vice President, Research
Philadelphia, PA
Quickly assimilates competitive intelligence in a therapeutic area in order to identify the top talent needed for each search
The Higgins Group since 2005, as executive search consultant and head of strategic research Prior experience: Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland BA, Penn State University and MA, University of Maryland
Led the research efforts in a new therapeutic area to quickly identify the top clinical operations talent; the search closed with an excellent hire in 44 days.
Does not quit anything until it’s done! Runs marathons outside of work and does not consider stopping when the going gets tough.
“I think I can sum up my philosophy with this quote by Pele: Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love what you are doing or learning to do.”
Meg Wilson
Vice President, Operations & Chief of Staff
