Late Stage Disruptive Medical Device Startup
ROLE:
Director of Hardware & Software Engineering
THE CHALLENGE
Our client sought out a critical hire: a Director of Hardware & Software Engineering whose support would be critical in advancing an innovative medical imaging technology. The role required a unique leader capable of writing code and providing hands-on tactical leadership, while simultaneously translating strategic initiatives to the broader team and partnering with the entire ELT to advance a fast-paced commercial launch.
The ideal candidate needed experience within the medical technology space and the technical ability to lead complex engineering teams. Additionally, this leader would need both hardware and software know-how, a niche combination further narrowed by the industry focus. Given upcoming business objectives, the role demanded a balance of startup agility and corporate operational rigor. Finally, with a focus on the Great Lakes region, the candidate pool was geographically limited.
OUR SOLUTION
Summit Search Consultants deployed a targeted recruitment strategy:
Extensive Candidate Search: We headhunted 393 candidates, working to identify individuals who had demonstrated success in best-in-class medical technology organizations alongside impact within innovative startups.
Precision Screening: 102 candidates were interviewed by SSC in our structured multi-stage vetting process to evaluate leadership skills, technical expertise, and proven software engineering success.
Tailored Geography: SSC canvased the entire Great Lakes region while engaging talent from multiple highly regulated industries to ensure robust coverage.
The Result
Following a comprehensive evaluation of a final shortlist comprising 12 exceptional professionals, our client was pleased to advance two outstanding candidates to the final stage. This meticulous process identified a hyper-local expert with exceptional proficiency in both hardware and software, extensive industry experience, and a unique blend of startup innovation and large-scale organizational expertise.
“How did you find these candidates? Your team did a wonderful job of guiding us through this search. You took us from a walk to a run and delivered results even with significant geographic restrictions.”
— VP of Engineering
