Recruiting for Medical Device and Life Science: Finding the Right Specialists
Navigating industry pressures
The life science industry, including the medical device sector in Denmark, is under significant pressure to adapt to new and stricter regulatory requirements, both for existing products and for those under development. Few candidates have relevant industry experience, and the competition to attract them is high. Often, it requires thinking outside the box to find specialized candidates within leadership and expert roles, and competence development efforts may need to be in place from the beginning if the match is not 100%.
Specialist headhunting in medical devices and life science
As a headhunter specializing in medical devices and life science, we help Danish companies find and attract these specialized leaders and specialists through targeted search, in-depth knowledge of your technology and business, a strong network, and shared values.
The first meeting starts with us
We are the headhunter who creates the first meeting between the candidate and your company. In the medical device and life science sectors, where the right profiles rarely apply proactively, it is crucial that we are well briefed and understand your technology, your market, and your culture. That insight allows us to generate genuine interest from specialists and leaders who are not seeking job opportunities.
Why does insight into your company matter?
As your headhunter, we must be able to explain why your solution, your organisation, and your professional environment are relevant to their next career step. We represent you in the market, and our knowledge of your company is essential to succeeding in attracting the right candidates in your recruitment process.
In the first meeting with us, candidates form their first impression of you. That’s why we, headhunters, are more than intermediaries—we are your voice to the market. When done right, this is where we create the most value.
Our recruitment approach
Our approach to recruitment in the medical device sector is based on deep industry knowledge and a sharp eye for technical competencies and organizational culture. We engage with leaders, involve technical specialists to gain key insights, and collaborate with HR to understand the role in detail.
A partner that understands your complexity
When you work with us, you gain a recruitment partner who understands your company’s complexity and has experience recruiting specialists and leaders for positions in a quality and documentation-focused industry.
Why is it so difficult to hire for RA and QA?
Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Quality Assurance (QA) are areas where recruitment challenges are especially noticeable. There are few dedicated educational paths, and building real experience in these fields takes time. RA/QA is not something you learn on the surface; it is a field where domain-specific knowledge and hands-on practice are essential.
In these types of roles:
- We often need to think creatively
- The talent pool is limited
- Competition is high
Responding to technology and compliance demands
At the same time, companies must keep up with technological development. Products are becoming more advanced, markets are more global, and regulations like the EU’s MDR set stricter demands for documentation, traceability, and clinical evaluation. This means companies increasingly need specialized employees with experience in compliance, quality assurance, and product development—and here, demand far exceeds supply.
Helping you find the right match
As a headhunter within medical device and life science, we support Danish companies in finding and attracting exactly these specialists, through targeted search, and a clear understanding of your business and technology.
