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Paradigm-Shifting Medical Device Startup
Role: Lead Product Manager
“After seeing the talent from the large strategics, and the mid-sized companies, I'm so happy we chose the candidate we did. He fits our culture, and our sense of urgency, and his work thus far has been amazing.”
— Director of People Operations, Medtech Startup
Disruptive Medical Device Startup
Role: US Leadership Team Expansion
“You and your team have been instrumental in helping our sales leadership team grow. You guys understand exactly what we need and you deliver talent quickly. Thank you! ”
— Vice President of Sales West, LDR Spine
Series D Disruptive Medical Device Startup
Role: Medical Director
“Your team wonderfully fills a hole in the market. Fast enough to work with a startup of our size, yet all of the data, research, polish and professionalism of a high-priced international executive search firm.”
— CEO, Medtech Startup
SaaS Startup
Role: Director of Client Account Management
“SSC gave us exactly what were were looking for, and quickly. Our top candidate was a front-runner immediately.”
— VP of Sales
Proptech Startup
Role: Chief Operations Officer
“I mistakenly thought that 300 applicants via LinkedIn meant I would have 10 strong candidates to choose from. I now truly appreciate the value your firm’s headhunting approach provides to ensure my time is spent with a fully vetted shortlist of talent.”
— CEO/EIR, Stealth Proptech Startup
Medtech Aesthetic Capital Company
Role: Principal Electrical Engineer
“We are so impressed. Your team works quickly and is very organized which produced many options for us to make a hire. I like reserving your services for our high level searches.”
— VP of HR, Cytrellis
PE Portfolio Company Executive Team Build-Out
ROLES: CFO, CDO, VP RCM, VP PAYOR CONTRACTING AND STRATEGY
“Your team provided highly-targeted talent at a rapid pace, allowing us to make multiple critical leadership hires in record time. You’ve changed the healthcare landscape.”
— Managing Director, Confidential PE Firm with a 100+ year track record
PE Firm/Engineering Services Portfolio Company
Role: Confidential Chief Executive Officer
“You gave us exactly what we asked for—an energetic CEO with deep industry knowledge capable of being a change agent, growth driver, and culture builder all at once. Your level of discretion and communication was appreciated; we will be reaching out to you again.”
— Partner, Confidential PE Firm with $275M+ AUM
Multi-Billion Dollar Medical Device Manufacturer
Role: Inaugural Chief Privacy Officer
“Your team has been the subject of conversation! Your support on several of our recent critical hires has truly impressed multiple members of our executive leadership team.”
— Head of Talent Acquisition
$5B Medical Device Manufacturer
Role: VP, HR (division CHRO, Global Supply Chain)
“Your approach to this search gave us ultimate confidence that we found the right candidate. The time you spent to understand our culture and ensure each candidate exemplifies that is exceptional.”
— Head of Talent Acquisition
Burgeoning Spinout of a Well-Known Medical Device Manufacturer
Roles: Head of Operations & Head of Finance
“You get it. You get the business and what kind of rare candidate can do this job, holistically. Your eye for talent and discretion regarding who you recommend for the role has been fantastic.”
— GM of the Business Unit
Corporate Venture Build Studio
Role: Venture Studio Portfolio CEO
“We are very pleased with how dedicated you were to helping us thread the needle with a challenging hire.”
— Venture Studio Advisor, 1848 Ventures
Corporate Build Studio
Role: EIR/Founder/Creator Multi-Hire Project
“We are consistently amazed at the quality and the quantity of talent you provide for us. This has made a huge impact on our business.”
— Director, Venture Capital Build Studio, AmFam/Tenney 110
Medtech Startup
Role: VP of Research & Development
“Summit Search provides a missing solution. I’m able to get the speed and adaptability of a small firm with the execution of a ‘Korn Ferry’. Your value is incredible.”
— CEO, Delphinus Medical Technology
Series B Biotech SaaS Startup
Role: VP of Engineering
“We know this is such a tough search. Not only are we looking for a highly technical strategic and tactical leader but they also have to fit in with our unique culture. We are thrilled to have 2 excellent finalists for this role!”
— Chief of Staff, Emerald Cloud Lab
Mid-Sized Medtech
Role: Director of Regulatory Affairs
“We had reached out to our network and posted this position, thinking we have seen every candidate out there already. I don’t know how you found another cohort of 10 candidates I want to interview!”
— VP of Regulatory, Confidential Medtech Startup
Venture Build Studio
Role: Venture Lead
“We love our #1 candidate choice, but we are pleased to have a legitimate #2 and #3 we can also hire, thanks to your team.”
— Managing Director, AmFam Ventures
Disruptive LifeSciences SaaS Startup
Role: VP of Brand Marketing
“You guys did a phenomenal job here. We could hire any of the FOUR finalists, we will present all of them to the board.”
— Co-Founder, Emerald Cloud Lab
$5B Medical Device Manufacturer
Role: VP, Clinical Affairs
“I knew we were looking for a unicorn, and I had seen other firms fail in this exact search. I never expected to have two such strong finalists that I would be forced to create a second position for the backup. Truly impressed!”
Medtech Corporation
Role: Expanding US Sales Force
“We couldn’t be happier with your team. You guys just get it. Every candidate is exactly what we want to hire and we’re getting them fast!”
— Area Director, West