Testimonials
"I've worked with many recruiters over the years, both to place people in my organization as well as for my own career development. Cliff is one of the best. As a job candidate, he gave me specific advice and counseling regarding the various stages of the interviews and the specific company that proved quite valuable. I look forward to working with Cliff again in the future."
Executive Director of New Products & Portfolio Strategy, PhD with a Top 5 Global Pharmaceutical Industry Leader
"Mr. Cliff Miras is truly an outstanding, personable, recruiting expert with very high integrity. His reputation in the pharmaceutical industry is constantly growing due to his punctuality at each step of the hiring process... I would strongly recommend his wonderful services without any reservation to my executive physician scientist colleagues especially in the field of pharmaceutical industry. Keep up the great work Cliff!"
Associate Director of Clinical Sciences & Clinical and Medical Affairs, MD with a small Pharmaceutical Company
"Steven Raz is an exceptional career builder who cares equally for candidates and companies, far beyond a paycheck. He guided my job search with integrity, responsiveness, and humor. Steven helped me win my dream job, a global director-level position with a strong, innovative pharmaceutical company. Steven and the Cornerstone Search Group are synonymous with trust."
Director, Global eMarketing, MS with a Top 25 Global Pharmaceutical Company
"Steven is a pleasure to work with. I have used him to both help recruit individuals to my company as well as for my own personal career growth. Steven is an expert in his field and is very trustworthy."
Director Outsourcing & Vendor Management with Leading Pharmaceutical Company.
"Tom has been an absolute pleasure to work with! His high level of expertise, professionalism, and insight into the industry as well as great personality has made him my first choice in recruiters. I would highly recommend Tom whether seeking to fill a position or find a new opportunity."
Medical Director, MD/ABFM with a Top 25 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Tom has demonstrated a high degree of integrity, reliability & commitment on three different occasions that we have worked together since 2005. He has displayed an excellent knowledge of the market and works well with all involved. I have referred several of my colleagues to Tom due to his high level professionalism and will continue to work with him during my career."
Clinical Research Manager with a Top 5 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Working with Brian has been a great experience! He knows intimate details about each company and also about the positions in those companies, which proved to be invaluable insight in helping me find the right position at the right company that matched my personal and career growth goals. Brian realizes the human aspect of a job search, and he provides a steady voice of encouragement and reason, his interview preparation is spot on, and his guidance through the interview and offer process is extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend Brian to my friends and colleagues!"
Sr. Clinical Manager with a Top 5 Pharmaceutical Company.
"I had the pleasure working with Brian Skurka when I was seeking an employment opportunity within the pharmaceutical industry. As a pharmaceutical recruiter he showed the utmost in professionalism. He was candid in his assessments and gave detailed insight into the opportunities that were available to me. He was detail oriented and provided support from the beginning of my job search all the way through the interview process. He was very well informed on all the positions and companies and provided all the necessary tools for a successful job experience. I highly recommend Brian Skurka from the Cornerstone Group to anyone who is considering using a pharmaceutical recruiter when seeking a new position."
Clinical Study Manager with a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Rita is extremely thorough in her work and very knowledgeable of the clients' products and pipelines that she represents. Rita makes sure that all candidates are prepared for their interviews, not just for the job they are interviewing for but for the interviewing process in general. Rita took the extra time to review some important and often overlooked tips on how to best present oneself in the interview process, how to wrap up the interview and how to get to the next round or a job offer. Rita always went above and beyond with helpful information and I would recommend Rita Boyle highly."
Manager, Global Outcomes Research with a Top 5 Pharmaceutical Company.
"It has been my experience that Rita Boyle is a consummate professional with respect to her communication style with the prospective employee. The manner in which she handles the job search process is a testament to her experience and professionalism. I would definitely recommend Rita Boyle for anyone who expects to undergo the job search process."
Director, Quality Assurance with a small Pharmaceutical Company
"I would highly recommend Cliff for his expert knowledge and straight forward attitude in knowing how the pharmaceutical industry works and relates to potential candidates. His advice was invaluable in assisting me in landing and negotiating an offer with a major pharmaceutical company that is on the verge of tremendous growth."
Director, Program Finance with a Top 5 Global Pharmaceutical Company
"Steve managed my hiring process into XXXX Pharmaceutical Company which made it truly an enjoyable experience. I felt fully prepared & educated for each and every step and I was provided feedback and guidance throughout. He was attentive and responsive to my needs and questions. He coached me on every aspect of my transition in a personable and professional manner. I look forward to working with him in the future as my career evolves."
Director, eBusiness with a Top 25 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Tom is a first rate Executive Recruiter and I would highly recommend him for important pharmaceutical searches."
Executive Director of Commercial Operations with a small Pharmaceutical Company.
"I briefly worked with Tom when I was looking for new opportunities and found him to be knowledgeable and capable. Unlike other recruiters I have worked with, Tom was great at listening and understanding my professional needs. He actively sought out positions based on my conversations with him. Tom was also quite honest with me with regard to my "wants" and of the environment of the various companies so as to ensure a good fit. I recommend Tom without hesitation."
Clinical Research Manager with a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Brian was instrumental in providing me with high profile career targeted opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. Within 1 week, Brian was able to connect me with multiple opportunities and secure interviews for high profile positions at top companies. He is an excellent recruiter who gets results. He was referred to me and I would certainly do the same. You won't find a better recruiter!"
Director, Resource & Decision Analysis with a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company
"My first discussion with Brian was for approximately 45 minutes while awaiting a flight at the airport in Milwaukee. During that time, Brian asked the right questions and was able to diagnose my current situation and assisted me in honing my aspirations. He worked diligently for me and I am confident that the end result will be mutually beneficial to both me and my new employer. During our first conversation, I stated that I felt that my career was getting out of my own hands; now I feel that I have it back and Brian would not quit until he knew this was the case."
Clinical Research Manager with a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company.
"I was fortunate to have Cliff on my side and looking out for my best interests when I was in the market for a job. He took the time to get to know me, doing his homework on the potential employer, and then making sure that the job was a good fit. It worked out great in the end and I am thankful to Cliff for helping me get my foot into the door of Pharma."
Medical Affairs PhD with a Top 10 Global Pharmaceutical Company
"Cliff provided phenomenal service to me during my search for a new position in a company. His network and relationships with top companies produced multiple opportunities for me. At all times he respected and understood my personal goals, providing guidance and advice as necessary, but clearly putting my interests and wishes before his own. He handled the process with integrity, and went out of his way to prepare me and best position me for success."
Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis, MBA with a small Biopharmaceutical Company
"It has been a true pleasure working with Brian and Cornerstone Search Group as I struggled to find the best fit for my career aspirations. Brian was extremely patient and supportive, conscious of my limitations and willingly to work around my schedule. I would most certainly recommend working with him as he is capable of understanding the individual needs and tailoring it to best suit your long term career goals"
Clinical Manager with a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company.
"Brian assisted me in late summer of 2007. It was great to work with Brian. Brian was very punctual and kept me updated at all the time, worked very hard and that resulted in my placement in less than 4 weeks! I will highly recommend Brian if you are looking for great results."
Director US Clinical Operations with a small Pharmaceutical Company.
"Brian helped me to land my current job at XXXX Pharmaceutical Company. He has extraordinary communication skills and went above and beyond to keep me informed throughout my job search process."
CRA with a Top 25 Pharmaceutical Company.
"I worked with Brian in the Spring/Summer of 2007 while looking to advance in my career. Brian did a spectacular job, was very reliable and was a pleasure to work with. He was very supportive through my entire job search and interview process and I honestly would not have obtained my current position without his guidance and detail. Many thanks again Brian!"
CRA with a Top 50 Pharmaceutical Company.
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