Industry Expertise
At Summit Search Consultants, we deliver bespoke talent solutions spanning diverse industries.
Future-Proof Hires
Building Today’s Team for Tomorrow’s Success
From LifeSciences to Climate Tech, you can trust our team of industry experts.
With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across a multitude of industries, our deep roots in technology enables us to provide talent with the expertise needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our boutique executive search firm provides direct hire, multiple hire, and fractional placements for rapidly-growing emerging technology companies in these specialized industries.
Medtech / LifeSciences
Imagine a world where your talent partner has real-life experience working shoulder to shoulder with leadership teams at both medical device Fortune 500s and startups. When we say we have been in your shoes, we mean it. Evidenced by hundreds of successfully completed Medtech executive searches and a plethora of case studies to review, our team is adept in navigating the intricacies of this industry. Our sector expertise includes:
Medical Devices
SaaS
AI/ML
Robotics / Imaging
Biotechnology
Contract Research Organization / Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization
Pharmatech
Population Health
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Private Equity
You invested in your portfolio companies with a clear goal: to leverage your investment thesis for greater success, profitability, and market share. We have partnered with numerous private equity firms and portfolio companies, helping them identify the executives who can turn their theses into reality. Our expertise spans various sectors, including:
Medtech (Imaging, Cancer Detection, AI)
Multi-Site Healthcare Provider Services
Professional Services (Engineering Services, Healthcare Staffing)
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Proptech
Are you finding it difficult to explain how your technology impacts the built world? Our leadership team includes former licensed commercial real estate brokers and investors. Our skilled Proptech talent acquisition team has worked with Fortune 500 Proptech build studios and Series A and Series B startups. It has been our pleasure to support growth and development in this industry. Our sector expertise includes:
Climate Tech/Energy Modeling
Insurtech
AI/ML
IoT
Hospitality
SaaS
Automation
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Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Our deep roots in technology date back to late 90s Computer Science and our close connection to the Carnegie Mellon University AI community. Fun fact: CMU was the first university to award a Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence. Our sector expertise in includes:
Medtech (Imaging, Cancer Detection, Robotics, Stroke Detection)
Climate Tech / Energy Modeling
Hospitality (Dynamic Pricing SaaS)
Insurtech (Catastrophic Weather Predictive SaaS)
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Venture Capital
There’s no such thing as too early. We partner with VC firms and Innovation and Build studios before the idea takes flight. Time and time again, we’ve been trusted to find that critical first-ever hire, whether that be a CEO, EIR, or CTO. Our sector experience includes:
SaaS
Robotics
Hospitality
AI/ML
Medtech
IoT
Proptech
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Not seeing your industry?
This snapshot covers most of our specialties, but not all of them. Let’s schedule a call to assess your needs. There’s a good chance our diverse team has worked in your space!
HOW WE HELP
Our Areas of Expertise
Discover the depth of our skillset. We assemble teams of qualified leaders using our industry, function, and business challenge expertise.
Business Challenge Expertise
Our team thrives on tackling your diverse business challenges with precision and expertise, offering tailored executive recruitment solutions that drive success. Whether your company is transitioning from R&D to commercialization, launching new technologies or navigating organizational rebranding, rest assured our experienced team of talent acquisition professionals can help you.
Function Expertise
Whether you're looking for an executive powerhouse to drive a Fortune 500 company or a dynamic leader to spearhead a startup, we've got your back! Our firm specializes in direct hire placement and fractional placement at the executive level. We employ a targeted headhunting methodology to successfully position candidates at executive levels, including C-Suite, VP-level, and director-level management roles.
“Our nimble and solution-oriented team adapts to the needs of each client and takes a tenacious approach to identifying and engaging exceptional candidates.”
— Tracy Nickell, Founder, Summit Search Consultants
why we succeed
Driving Success Through Expertise, Transparency, and Adaptability
Systematic Approach
Our firm has perfected a rigorous talent acquisition process that consistently enables us to execute your project with precision and success. This well-defined approach has been a key factor in our track record of delivering high-quality results matching your sense of urgency.
Commitment to Excellence
Our executive placement team excels with innovative problem-solving, approaching each project with creativity and strategic thinking that aligns to your specific project. With over 38 years of search experience, our superpower is identifying those force-multipliers for your organization.
Transparent Partnership
From start to finish, you’ll be informed of every facet of the search. Our data-driven approach and transparent process puts you in the driver seat, empowering you to make the best possible hire
Agility and Adaptability
As a team, we possess a nimble and adaptable mindset, allowing us to navigate dynamic and ever-changing recruitment landscapes. We thrive in fast-paced environments and are quick to pivot strategies to meet evolving market demands and client requirements.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
Honest Feedback on
Previous Projects
Our goal is for partners to feel empowered with a comprehensive understanding at every stage of the process.
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Biotech SaaS Startup
Role: Vice President of Engineering
“We have been amazed at your work. You’ve presented us with a wonderful problem - we could hire all of the finalists in this interview process.”
— Co-Founder, Emerald Cloud Lab -
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 Corporation
Role: Medical Director
“I have to say, the transparency in your search, the data you collect, and your reach, I have never seen this with other executive search firms.”
— GM of Division, Corza Medical
