About Us
Identifying the Best!
Identifying the Best!
Identifying the Best!
Safari Searches USA was founded on the premise that specialized talent can only be found through a personalized comprehensive vetting process that includes specific skills combined with the knowledge of the industry, detailed cultural understanding and technological tools. I take pride in not just presenting highly qualified candidates but also pinpointing what motivates them professionally and personally.
My Motivation
Identifying the Best!
Identifying the Best!
With over 24 years of talent acquisition and executive recruitment, I have created the premier bioscience, NGS, medical device and clinical diagnostics search firm. I have also successfully placed C-level, Director, VP and Business Development Professionals nationally.
Areas of Expertise
Identifying the Best!
Areas of Expertise
Clinical, Pre-Clinical, Research Associates, Regulatory Compliance, Lab Operations and Bioinformatics. We represent and serve clients and employers in the areas of Operations, Medical Device, CFO, CMO, CIO, CEO, Director Level, VP/EVP/Sr. VP, Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Chief of Staff/Executive Admin, Human Resources, to name just a few. Got a tough search? Call me here in San Diego at 574-400-9316!
For Starters
Mike Mason
I founded Safari Searches USA in 2019 and have been in the Human Capital/Talent Acquisition/ Industry for 35 years, working with hundreds of Fortune 500 companies in the pharma, life sciences and medical device space.
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My Process? User Friendly, Transparent yet Effective!
My way of doing business is simple. 1.) I establish a solid relationship, 2.) We gather information that sells the opportunity and describes what my client prefers, 3.) I present the agreement and share expectations.
My pace of acquiring candidates and creating a short list is brisk and thorough. I carefully get after it. 4.) I give follow ups and updates carefully based on the client's schedule.
I am sensitive to SOPs, protocols and the hiring authority's time. Reference checks can be our responsibility or the clients'. I have contingency plans as well as retained agreements that suit my clients best.
I am also very familiar with the current third-party platforms that attempt to work with large companies and make the promise of quantitative successes.
Make no mistake, in the long run this is a very personal interactive process that can only be successful through proven firms that actually recruit and administer their process. Do not be tempted by brokers!
What some of my past clients say...
James H. Amos, Former CEO of the UPS Store/Mailboxes Etc.
"I have had the honor and opportunity to work with Mike for many years and I can say that he is a man of character, honesty and loyalty. As far as integrity, Mike has it in spades."
Pam Kelly, Executive Vice President, Concept XI Consulting Group
"I have known Mike Mason for nine years and have relied on his talent acquisition/HR expertise frequently. I can attest that no one in my 45 years of experience has outperformed Mike in terms of finding and hiring the best and brightest in our industry. He truly makes his clients his #1 priority at all times."
Steve Bryant, Former Chairman and CEO, Wildman Business Group.
"Mike Mason and his expertise helped my company grow at a rate we never expected which resulted in successful bottom line results. He continues to act as our expert in the talent acquisition and human capital fields at so many levels. I would highly recommend using his services."
Michael J. Corey, Former, Executive Vice President, Heidrick and Struggles, Korn Ferry Int. and the Chicago Search Group, LLC
"Mike was and continues to be a very special personal and professional friend of mine. I have known and mentored him for over 35 years and have seen him grow into a true professional in the human capital industry with expertise in life sciences, medical device, pharma and biotech. I would encourage any company looking to hire outstanding talent to contact Mike Mason."
Fractionalized and Contingency Pricing
In the spring of 2022 I was given several opportunities to work contractually with three medical device/ therapeutic companies who had "hard to fill" positions that their in-house talent acquisition personnel weren't able to fill. I developed a monthly fee based on number of positions and estimated time-to-completion ratios. This appears to be a very lucrative option for some of my clients.
I also offer the traditional contingency fee of 18% with a replacement guarantee.