Jay Webster

​Jay is a Senior Partner and Vice President at BioX, with over 20 years of recruitment experience, including more than 13 years in the European life sciences sector. Based in Basel, he combines deep market knowledge with a strong focus on advancing leadership capability across the industry.

He partners with organisations through key phases of growth, including development, international expansion, and transformation. His experience spans senior and executive appointments across Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Insights, and Corporate Functions, supporting both early-stage biotech’s and global organisations.

At BioX, Jay works within an executive search and advisory model that integrates workforce analysis, predictive insight, and strategic talent planning to deliver leadership solutions aligned with long-term objectives. His approach is supported by advanced assessment methods, specialist networks, and access to flexible leadership solutions.

He has built a strong international network over two decades, enabling access to diverse leadership talent beyond traditional channels. Alongside search, Jay provides leadership mentoring and advisory support to executives stepping into new or expanded roles, with a focus on structured decision-making to drive long-term performance.