We Find the People
Who Change Everything
Since 2002
Executive Search Built Around Precision, Relationships & Speed
Permanent Solutions Group is a boutique search firm partnering with companies that need the right leadership in place to drive growth and execution.
For over 20 years, we've worked across biotech, life sciences, private equity, and specialized hiring areas, placing leaders at the moments that matter most.
While many recruiters start when a role opens, we operate differently. We stay close to the market, mapping talent ahead of demand, building relationships early, and bringing forward candidates who are already vetted, aligned, and often not actively looking.
That's how we move faster, reduce risk, and consistently deliver hires that make an immediate impact.
How We Work
Retained
For hires that can't afford to be wrong.
We run a focused, high-touch search with full market coverage, tight alignment, and real accountability from start to finish. Built for leadership roles, confidential searches, and positions that actually move the business.
Fractional
Your recruiting function, without hiring one.
We plug in as an extension of your team, handling everything from sourcing to process to closing. Ideal when you need structure and execution but aren't ready for a full-time hire.
Flat Fee
Simple, predictable, and easy to budget.
A fixed investment for clearly defined roles, no surprises, no percentage-based fees. Just clean execution and a straightforward path to hire.
Shortlist
Skip the noise. Get straight to the right people.
We deliver a tight, highly relevant group of candidates you can act on immediately. No drawn-out search, just qualified talent ready for conversations.
Contingency
You pay when you hire. That's it.
Best for well-scoped roles where speed matters. We move quickly, bring you qualified candidates, and stay aligned until you make the hire.
Container
Contingency, but with more commitment on both sides.
We align upfront on the role, the process, and what success looks like, then execute with focus. You don't pay monthly, only when we deliver, but this isn't a volume game. It's a targeted search with accountability built in.
Not sure which model is right for your openings? Just ask.
Our Approach
Speed to Placement
Most searches take 60 to 90 days. Ours move faster. Here's how.
Discovery
We learn your business from the inside: your growth plans, team dynamics, compensation philosophy, and exactly what 'great' looks like for this role. No generic intake calls. Real strategy sessions.
Precision Search
We activate our mapped network of industry professionals. No job boards. No mass outreach. We go directly to qualified candidates we've already vetted and know are open to the right opportunity.
Candidate Delivery
You receive your first qualified candidate with a full assessment: background, motivations, compensation expectations, and our recommendation. Then we keep the pipeline moving until you've made your hire.
Deep Expertise Across Industries
We specialize in six interconnected industries
Pharmaceutical
Helping early-stage to mid-cap pharmaceutical and biotech companies build from early innovation to full commercial launch.
Private Equity
Working with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to build leadership teams that drive execution, scale operations, and create real enterprise value.
Construction
Project executives, estimators, and operations talent for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure builds.
AI/ML Engineering
Research scientists, ML engineers, and applied AI talent building the next generation of intelligent systems.
Robotics Engineering
Controls, mechanical, and systems engineers powering automation across manufacturing, logistics, and defense.
Finance & Accounting
Supporting companies with finance and accounting leaders, from controllers to CFO-track talent, who bring visibility, discipline, and the ability to manage complexity as companies grow.
Pre-Qualified Candidates Ready for Impact
Browse vetted, confidential candidates across our six practice areas. Each has been personally evaluated by our team.
For Employers
Hire Talent Who Deliver Results
Whether you're a PE-backed company building a new talent team, a pharma firm scaling your commercial organization, or a construction company replacing a key executive, we find the people who fit your business and hit the ground running.
What You Get:
- Dedicated search team focused exclusively on your role
- First qualified candidate within days, not months
- Full candidate assessments with compensation benchmarking
- 90-day placement guarantee
For Candidates
Access Roles That Never Hit the Job Boards
The best opportunities don't get posted publicly. They get filled through trusted relationships, and that's exactly what we offer. When you work with Permanent Solutions Group, you get a recruiting partner who understands your industry, respects your confidentiality, and only brings you opportunities that match your goals.
What You Get:
- Direct access to confidential executive searches
- A recruiter who speaks your industry's language
- Honest guidance on compensation, market conditions, and career moves
- A relationship that lasts beyond a single placement
Our Leaders
Meet Our Leaders
Travis Sjursen
Founder & Partner
With over 20 years in executive search, Travis helps growth-stage and mid-market companies build high-impact teams across biotech, life sciences, and specialized hiring areas. His approach: the best hires are built through relationships and market insight long before they're needed.
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Derek Cornwall
Founder & Partner
Derek focuses on supporting private equity firms and their portfolio companies in building high-impact teams across biotech, life sciences, and specialized hiring areas. Known for operating at the intersection of investors and operators, he takes a relationship-driven approach to recruiting, helping leadership teams hire the talent needed to execute quickly and drive performance.
Connect on LinkedInWhat Our Clients Say
"I immediately thought of Travis given our great experience working together when he placed me, and the strong reputation he's built supporting others in our space."
Annette
VP of Marketing, Mid-Cap Pharma Company