"Prestige Scientific is family. Success here is reflected by knowing our mission is supported by people that care internally which in turn conveys externally. We are proud of who we are and determined to make a difference."

Shawn Friend is a Senior Partner with Prestige Scientific and has been working in executive search for over 16 years. He has been involved in building numerous clinical teams for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in both the private and public sectors. He has consistently crafted partnerships that provide talent solutions to help battle the numerous unmet medical needs across the world.

Specializing in Physician and Clinical R&D leadership, Shawn has witnessed the approval of numerous life changing products. Not only does he have the opportunity to see individual lives changed through his recruiting efforts, he gets to partake in literally making the world a better place for all of us. 

Shawn lives in Wilmington, NC and is a father to three beautiful daughters. He enjoys working with the community and volunteering with organizations like the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, and participating in events like ‘Run for the Ta Tas’.