Specializations

Areas of Deep Expertise

Medical device success requires specialized talent across multiple disciplines. I’ve built deep expertise in the functional areas that drive regulatory approval, clinical validation, and commercial success.

Regulatory Affairs

The regulatory function is the linchpin of medical device companies. I recruit professionals who understand FDA pathways, prepare compelling submissions, interact effectively with regulators, and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Roles

VP Regulatory Affairs, Director Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Regulatory Specialists (510k, PMA, De Novo), International Regulatory Affairs

Critical Capabilities

FDA submission expertise, regulatory strategy, agency interactions, global regulatory knowledge, risk assessment, pathway selection

Quality & Compliance

Quality excellence protects patients and enables commercial success. I identify leaders who build robust quality management systems, manage audits and inspections, drive CAPA effectiveness, and establish cultures of quality.

Key Roles

VP Quality, Director Quality Assurance, Quality Manager, Quality Engineers, Compliance Specialists, Document Control Manager

Critical Capabilities

QMS implementation, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, audit management, CAPA, process validation, supplier quality

Clinical Affairs

Clinical evidence drives regulatory approval and commercial adoption. I recruit professionals who design clinical strategies, execute trials, analyze data, and build the evidence foundation for product claims.

Key Roles

VP Clinical Affairs, Clinical Affairs Director, Clinical Research Manager, Clinical Specialists, Clinical Trial Managers, Biostatisticians

Critical Capabilities

Clinical trial design, protocol development, IDE applications, data analysis, physician relationships, evidence generation strategy

R&D & Innovation

Innovation pipelines fuel future growth. I identify technical leaders and engineers who conceive breakthrough devices, navigate design controls, solve complex problems, and deliver products that improve patient outcomes.

Key Roles

VP R&D, VP Engineering, Director Product Development, Senior Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Software), R&D Program Managers

Critical Capabilities

Device design, design controls, V&V, design transfer, innovation management, technical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration

Human Factors Engineering

Usability determines real-world device safety and effectiveness. I recruit specialists who conduct formative and summative testing, identify use-related risks, and ensure devices are intuitive and safe in clinical environments.

Key Roles

Director Human Factors, Human Factors Engineers, Usability Specialists, User Experience Researchers

Critical Capabilities

HFE/UE testing, IEC 62366 compliance, use-related risk analysis, formative studies, summative validation, FDA human factors guidance

Medical Writing & Clinical Communications

Clear, compelling regulatory documents accelerate approvals. I identify writers who translate complex technical and clinical information into submissions that satisfy FDA requirements and support approval decisions.

Key Roles

Regulatory Writers, Medical Writers, Technical Writers, Clinical Documentation Specialists

Critical Capabilities

Regulatory document preparation, clinical evaluation reports, technical files, summary of safety and effectiveness, scientific writing, FDA format requirements

Biomedical Engineering

Technical excellence in device design and development is non-negotiable. I recruit engineers with deep expertise in relevant disciplines who understand both the engineering and regulatory requirements of medical device development.

Key Roles

Biomedical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Materials Engineers, Test Engineers

Critical Capabilities

Device design, CAD, prototyping, testing protocols, materials selection, software development for medical devices, design documentation

Additional Specializations

Technical excellence in device design and development is non-negotiable. I recruit engineers with deep expertise in relevant disciplines who understand both the engineering and regulatory requirements of medical device development.

Post-Market Surveillance

Complaint handling, MDR reporting, trend analysis, field actions, safety monitoring

Product Development

Program management, stage-gate processes, cross-functional coordination, development timelines

Reimbursement

Coverage strategy, coding, payment policy, health economics, payer engagement

Market Access

Value propositions, health technology assessment, pricing strategy, commercialization planning

Supply Chain & Operations

Manufacturing scale-up, supply chain management, process optimization, operational excellence

Strategic Recruiting for the MedTech Industry

Specialized expertise in building high-performing teams for medical device innovation