Tamir Halaban started in retained executive search for the biotech industry in 2001, meeting the high standards of Amgen, Genentech, Eli Lilly, Millennium Pharmaceuticals and numerous equally demanding smaller sized companies. He is one of the foremost recruiters in the industry on physician level roles, particularly in the areas of hematology oncology, inflammation immunology, rare disease and other areas of critical need. In addition, Tamir has matched top talent for roles in discovery, biostatistics, regulatory and other functional areas specific to the life sciences. In 2010, his reputation for understanding the unique needs of each company combined with his collaborative communication style led to an expansion of his role to include account management. In 2017, Tamir joined Westwood & Wilshire, attracted by the excellent team and a firm that is partnered with some of the most innovative companies on the planet. He graduated from Yale University in 1995 with a degree in Philosophy. Outside of the office, Tamir has his hands full with his two boisterous children and fashion designer wife.