Relentless talent hunters doing recruitment differently.

We recruit people exclusively for life science companies, finding the Black Swans where others can’t.

Founded in June 2020, Black Swans Exist is Denmark’s first recruitment company focused solely on the life science sector.


Amid the pandemic, our Co-Founder Per Christensen identified a gap in the market. From this, Black Swans Exist was born, dedicated to solving what we call The Black Swan Problem—finding rare, specialised talent. What started as a one-man vision quickly grew into a thriving team, and we continue to expand, driven by demand.

Inspired by the Black Swan Theory, we’re committed to uncovering extraordinary talent.

Just as the discovery of black swans shattered old beliefs, we look beyond the obvious to find exceptional life science candidates. Our philosophy is simple: no exceptions, no compromises. Whether it’s for our clients or our own team, we don’t settle—we find and develop the talent others miss.

We’re life science recruitment specialists—not generalists.

By focusing exclusively on this sector, we deliver the hard-to-find talent that others can’t. Our niche expertise helps scale companies, drive innovation, and make real-world healthcare impact. At Black Swans Exist, we go beyond traditional recruitment, finding the people who redefine what’s possible.

The Black Swan Way

How we find unfindable talent.

We combine deep industry knowledge with a relentless pursuit of excellence to deliver unmatched recruitment services. Here’s how we do it:
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Deep dive

We start with exploring your needs and company culture to nail down exactly what you're looking for. This helps us understand your unique requirements and the specific challenges you face.
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Targeted hunt

No waiting around—we actively hunt for the perfect fit using our extensive network. Our proactive approach and industry expertise mean we know where to find top talent and how to attract them to your roles.
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Sharp onboarding

We make sure your new hire hits the ground running. Our support continues through the onboarding process to provide a smooth transition and immediate impact.

Our team

The brains behind Black Swans Exist.

At Black Swans Exist, we’re a dynamic and international team of recruitment professionals. We’re specialised within each of our fields, and we all bring different strengths to the table. If you ask us, that’s a major advantage.

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Per Christensen

Managing Director & Co-founder

Per is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Black Swans Exist, a role he has held since the compa...
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Jens Mortensen

Sales Operations Specialist

Jens is a Sales Operations Specialist at Black Swans Exist, where he has been contributing since Feb...
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Uta Talkenberg

Delivery Manager

Uta is the Delivery Manager at Black Swans Exist, bringing over two years of experience in life cien...
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Daniel Olsen

Senior Business Development Consultant

Daniel Olsen is a Senior Business Development Consultant at Black Swans Exist, where he has been ins...
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Christoph Buhl

Senior Recruitment & Expansion Manager

Christoph, a Senior Recruitment & Expansion Manager at Black Swans Exist, is based in Frankfurt am M...
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Anders Sandberg

Senior Consultant

Anders, a Swedish Senior Consultant with 7 years of recruitment experience in the life sciences. At ...

Our values

The Black Swan Playbook.

Our values are our playbook. They push us to go further, hunt harder, and make unexpected moves that keep competitors playing catch up.

Hungry for excellence

We’re not satisfied with ‘good enough’. We push for growth, constant improvement, and better results—always.
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Aggressive by default

We make things happen, we move NOW, take innitiative and always take action to solve any challenge.
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Care at the core

Genuine care involves deep listening. By truly understanding the needs and aspirations of candidates and employers, we can make the best matches.

Ownership

Discipline equals freedom: No excuses, no blaming others, own all problems!
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Growth-mode only

We push you to grow, embrace change, and level up. Your success is our priority, always moving forward.

Team work

Climbing a mountain alone and in a group are two very different experiences and at Black Swans Exist, we value sharing experiences.

Our evolution

From startup to the industry’s boldest disruptor.

As one of the only life science recruitment companies in Denmark and Germany, we’ve grown fast and disrupted hard—and we’re just getting started. This is our story.

2020

Founded by Per, a Proffesor from the Danish Technical University and a CEO In a Biotech, on June 2020. Two months later, we moved to Tuborg Havn.

2021

In February, we moved to our office at Østerbro.

2022

In March, we hit 100 placements and one month later, we opened our office in Frankfurt, Germany.

2023

At the end of 2023, we hit 250 placements.

What we’re here for

Building the teams that change the world.

Engaging Black Swans. Representing Black Swans. Being Black Swans.

Our Mission

We’re here to connect Black Swans—exceptional talent—with life sciences companies that improve lives. By tapping into greatness, we empower candidates and businesses to grow. We don’t just fill roles—we build lasting partnerships, guiding our clients to recruit strategically and sustainably, while developing our own team to provide the best solutions in the industry.

Our Vision

We want to play a supporting role in advancing the life sciences industry. We act as conduits between talented professionals and innovative startups and scaleups, fueling the development of life-changing solutions and treatments. Ultimately, we hope that our small contribution will make a lasting impact on the world, creating a brighter, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.

Book a call

Make the first move.

In life sciences, speed matters. Book a call with us today and let’s find the talent that’ll put you ahead of your competition. We move fast—so should you.
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