Frequently asked questions.
A straightforward look at how we work and where our experience is most relevant.
Clear answers.
Do you take on every search?
Building Blocks focuses on assignments where its experience, market knowledge, and principal-led approach are relevant to the client’s requirements.
What industries do you specialize in?
Healthcare technology and technology- and data-enabled companies serving life sciences, including digital health, healthcare analytics, RWD/RWE, software, and pharma-enabling services.
What kinds of roles do you fill?
Executive leaders, heads of function, and critical specialist positions in commercial, product, data/analytics, clinical-adjacent and market access functions.
Who leads the engagement?
Troy personally leads the mandate, market mapping, outreach, assessment, and placement process.
How do you identify the right candidate market?
The search considers relevant companies and adjacent markets against the agreed requirements, using AI-enabled research and experienced assessment.
How does Building Blocks differ from a larger executive-search firm?
Every engagement is led directly by Troy Frank. Modern research tools expand market coverage, while the search strategy, candidate assessment, client communication, and execution remain personally managed throughout the engagement.
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Direct, experienced perspective on leadership priorities, the talent market, and the requirements that matter.