About
Delivering executive leadership at the right time and right dose to advance scientific discoveries.
Early-stage clinical research and healthcare companies are facing the challenge of building something new and improving the world in which we live, while navigating the complexity of building and growing an organization. To succeed, companies must hire the exact right leadership, at the exact right time.
This is where ExecRxTM comes in. Our fractional recruitment model taps into a pool of qualified and vetted fractional executives affiliated with top American universities to serve as impactful leaders, ready to adapt to a company’s unique needs and accelerate your company’s mission.
Our Team
Michael (Micky) Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD PhD
micky.cw@theexecrx.com
Founder and CEO
Micky has over 15 years of experience in clinical research, drug development, innovation, and leadership. He has led projects with more than $200 million in federal funding and was the top NIH-funded pediatrician in 2023. Micky has consulted for over 25 industry partners.
He holds a medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela, completed his pediatric residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and a pediatric infectious disease fellowship at Duke University. He also has a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UNC, Chapel Hill.
Currently, Micky is a Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University and a fractional executive for Lightship Inc. He enjoys tennis, historical fiction, plantains, and art.
Sarah Firman, MSW M.Ed
sarah.f@theexecrx.com
Partner
Sarah is a leader in People, Talent, and Culture. She serves as a Fractional Chief People Officer and Senior Advisor to healthcare startups, and has held multiple Chief People Officer roles.
Sarah began her career in executive search, building executive teams for healthcare companies, and previously worked as a clinical social worker in New York City. She holds an MSW from Columbia University, an M.Ed from the University of Hawaii, and a BA from Pepperdine University.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys time with her two children, practicing yoga, and finding the best coffee in any city she visits.