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    • Medical Device Recruitment Agency

    Global Specialists Placing Engineering, Regulatory, Quality and Commercial Talent Across Medical Device and Medical Technology.

    About Us

    Your Global Medical Device Recruitment Agency.

    The global medical device market is valued at over $600 billion and is growing at more than 5% annually, driven by ageing populations, the shift to value-based care, and the rapid convergence of devices with digital health innovation. As medtech companies scale and compete for a shrinking pool of specialist talent, finding and retaining exceptional professionals has never been more consequential.

    Barrington James is a specialist medical device recruitment agency with a global network of 50,000 professionals across engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical, commercial and executive functions. Whether you are a med tech start-up navigating your first regulatory submission or a publicly listed global manufacturer scaling commercial operations across multiple territories, we deliver medical device recruitment solutions built around your specific hiring challenges across the USA, UK, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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    How We Can Help

    Medical Device Roles We Recruit.

    We recruit across all functional areas within medical device and med tech companies, from hands-on technical specialists through to board-level leadership. Our specialist medical device recruitment consultants have deep experience placing professionals across the following disciplines:

    • Electronics, Electrical, Software, Hardware, Firmware &  Embedded Engineering (Engineer, Manager)
    • Research & Development (R&D) & Mechanical Engineering (Engineer, Manager, Design Engineer)
    • Project, Programme & Operations Management (Project Manager, Programme Manager, Operations Manager/Director, Plant Manager/Director, Site Manager/Director)
    • Manufacturing, Production, Process & Validation (Engineer, Manager)
    • Quality & Regulatory Affairs (Quality Engineer, QA, Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Manager, QA/RA Manager/Director)
    • Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics (Specialist, Manager)
    • Automation & Controls Engineering (Automation Engineer, Process Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Automation Manager)


    • Regulatory Affairs (Associate, Specialist, Officer, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Senior Director, VP, Head of Regulatory Affairs)
    • Regulatory Compliance (Regulatory Compliance Manager, Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance/PRRC)
    • Regulatory Submissions & Strategy (Submissions Specialist, Regulatory Strategy Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Analyst)
    • Clinical & Regulatory Affairs (Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Regulatory Affairs Consultant)
    • International Regulatory Affairs (International Regulatory Affairs Manager)

    • Quality Assurance & Engineering (QA Specialist, QA Engineer, Quality Engineer, Senior/Principal Quality Engineer, QA Manager, Director of Quality, VP of Quality, Head of Quality, Chief Quality Officer)
    • Quality Systems/QMS (Quality Systems Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, QMS Manager, Quality Compliance Manager)
    • Supplier Quality (Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Manager)
    • Design Quality (Design Quality Engineer, Design Assurance Engineer, Risk Management Engineer/ISO 14971)
    • CAPA & Document Control (CAPA Specialist/Manager, Document Control Specialist/Manager)
    • Auditing (Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor – ISO 13485)
    • Validation (Validation Engineer, Validation Manager)
    • Post-Market & Vigilance (Post-Market Surveillance Specialist/Manager, Complaints & Vigilance Specialist)
    • Quality Control (QC Technician, QC Analyst, QC Manager, Sterility Assurance Specialist)

    • Manufacturing & Process Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Automation Engineer, Packaging Engineer)
    • Production Management (Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Plant Manager, Site Manager)
    • Operations Leadership (Operations Manager, Director of Operations/Manufacturing, VP of Operations/Manufacturing)
    • Production Planning & Materials (Production Planner, Scheduler, Materials Manager)
    • Supply Chain & Procurement (Supply Chain Manager/Director, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Logistics & Distribution Manager)
    • Continuous Improvement (Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Specialist)
    • Production & Cleanroom Staff (Manufacturing Technician, Production Operator, Cleanroom Supervisor/Technician)
    • Equipment & Maintenance (Equipment Engineer, Maintenance Engineer)
    • New Product Introduction (NPI Engineer, NPI Manager)

    • Business Development & Commercial Leadership (Manager, Director, VP, CBO, CCO)
    • Sales & Account Management (Manager, Director, VP, Head of Sales, National Accounts Director, Account Manager/Director)
    • Clinical Sales & Support (Clinical Sales Specialist/Manager, Clinical Specialist, Technical Sales Support, Field Service Support, Clinical Sales Support)
    • Business Unit & General Management (Manager, Director, GM)
    • Marketing & Communications (Marketing Director/Manager, Head of Marketing, Product Marketing, PR, Communications, Content, SEO, Social Media, Digital Media, Market Research)
    • Product & Program Management (Upstream and Downstream Product Management, Program Management)
    • Customer Success & Technical Support (Customer Success, Client Services, Technical Customer Service)
    • Proposals & Commercial Operations (Proposals Manager)

    • Executive Leadership (CEO, COO, President, Divisional President, Managing Director, General Manager)
    • Financial Leadership (CFO)
    • Technology & Science (CTO, CSO, CPO)
    • Medical & Clinical (CMO)
    • Commercial (CCO)
    • Quality, Regulatory & Compliance (CQO, CRO, Chief Compliance Officer)
    Therapeutic Areas
    Medical Device & MedTech Specialisms We Recruit For.

    Aesthetics

    Our aesthetics business connects clients with innovative technologies like laser devices, non-invasive body contouring systems, pressure therapy units, and implants. 

    Cardiology

    In Cardiology, we support clients with advanced devices such as pacemakers, ICDs, stents, and catheter-based therapies. Our network includes experts in wearable ECG monitors, Implantable devices and AI-powered imaging systems.

    Critical Care

    Our critical care focus includes life-support technologies like ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitors. We connect clients with innovations in ECMO machines and AI-enhanced monitoring systems.

    Dental

    We assist dental clients with digital imaging systems, CAD/CAM solutions, and orthodontic devices like clear aligners. Our network covers manufacturers of dental implants, laser dentistry tools, and AI diagnostics.

    Diabetes

    Our diabetes business focuses on at-home technology, connecting clients with AI-driven wearables, wireless BGMs, CGMs, and insulin patches, as well as manufacturers of test strips, needles, pens, and pumps.

    Diagnostic Imaging

    We support clients with MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray systems. We focus on AI-powered imaging software, image-guided therapy solutions, and cloud-based platforms.

    Digital Health Devices

    We support digital health device companies developing software-enabled and connected healthcare technologies, including organisations navigating FDA 510(k), CE Mark, and EU MDR regulatory requirements for digital medical devices and SaMD products.

    ENT

    Our ENT business connects clients with technologies like advanced hearing aids, cochlear implants, and endoscopic devices. We focus on surgical tools, laser devices, and AI-driven diagnostic systems.

    Gastroenterology

    In the GI field, we focus on bringing new technologies to market, with a candidate base split between surgical (scopes, bariatrics, intra-intestinal devices, advanced energy) and diagnostics (capsule endoscopy, gastric mapping, stool/cancer testing).

    General Surgery

    We support general surgery clients with laparoscopic and robotic systems. Our network includes experts in advanced energy devices, ingestible diagnostic devices, imaging equipment, full RAS and more. 

    Neurology

    Our neurology division focuses on Neurostimulation devices, Neurodiagnostic and Neurointerventional. We connect clients with AI-driven diagnostics and innovations in neurorehabilitation, across class I, II and II. 

    Ophthalmology

    In ophthalmology, we assist clients with intraocular lenses, LASIK equipment, and OCT imaging systems. Our network includes manufacturers of AI-based diagnostics, contact lenses, and retinal implants.

    Orthopedics

    We support orthopedic clients with AR, VR, navigation devices, implants, and robotic-assisted surgery. Our network includes experts with experience in IDNs, GPOs, and ASCs, having experience in the OR and with KOLs in Orthopedics.

    Pain Management

    We specialize in pain management technologies like neurostimulation devices, intrathecal pumps, and TENS units. We support clients with minimally invasive ablation technologies, including radiofrequency and cryoablation devices.

    Radiology

    We support clients in radiology, specializing in mid-size and capital equipment across ultrasound, CT, PET, mammography, fluoroscopy, X-ray, MRI, and compatible software/AI, as well as standalone SaMD.

    Spine

    In Spine, we work with clients on both implants, plating, and cages, as well as advanced technologies like navigation, non-opioid treatments, neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulation and Robotic Assisted Surgery.

    Surgical Robotics

    We have extensive experience supporting clients with Innovative Robotic Devices, across specialties like abdominal/thoracic, orthopedics, spine, endovascular, neurosurgery, urology, percutaneous procedures, and micro/nano bot development.

    Urology

    In urology, we specialize in men’s health, particularly prostate technologies. We are well-connected in continence care, prostate care (benign & malignant), and pelvic health, including slings, mesh, and catheters.

    Vascular

    We have extensive experience in structural heart and peripheral vascular fields, with strong connections to TAVR specialists, interventionalists, EP technologists, and device companies producing stents, balloons, thrombectomy devices, and aortic implants.

    Wearable Technology

    Our wearable technology recruitment expertise covers connected monitoring devices, biosensors, and remote patient monitoring solutions, supporting businesses operating within regulated environments requiring FDA clearance, CE certification, and MDR compliance.

    Women's Health

    We stay ahead of innovation in Women's Health, with expertise in Surgical Gyn/UroGyn, Fertility (IVF & Cryo), AI, and Femtech, identifying talent with the right skills and passion to drive impact.

    Medical Device Recruitment: Global Coverage.

    Barrington James delivers specialist medical device recruitment solutions across the USA, UK, Europe, APAC and wider international markets. In the US, we support hiring across major med tech hubs including Boston, Minneapolis, San Diego, New York and New Jersey. Across the UK and Europe, we partner with organisations in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Ireland, while our APAC recruitment teams support med tech businesses across Japan, Singapore and Australia.

    From targeted single-territory searches to complex global medical device recruitment campaigns, we connect companies with specialist talent across engineering, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, clinical, manufacturing, commercial and executive leadership, wherever you need to hire.

    Our Medical Device Specialisms.

    Discover more about our areas of specialism in the medical device sector and how we support businesses find the experts they need to drive progress and improve patient outcomes.  

    Our dedicated radiology recruitment team connects businesses with professionals with expertise across key areas such as technology, engineering, R&D, quality,  regulatory, and commercial leadership. 

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    We support businesses at all stages of growth, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, in discovering expert talent in vital areas, including joint reconstruction, sports medicine, trauma, spine, and more. 

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    Our cardiovascular recruitment team builds partnerships with non-surgical and surgical device businesses to provide tailored talent solutions to overcome challenges and deliver impactful patient outcomes. 

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    We bring deep expertise and global candidate communities in women’s health, urology, endoscopy, and gastroenterology to headhunt the leaders and innovators you need to stay ahead and make an impact in your markets. 

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    Our diabetes recruitment team has unrivaled knowledge and extensive global networks in both the surgical and non-surgical space to support businesses at all stages of growth to find the talent they need to drive future innovations.  

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    Medical Device Recruitment Services.

    Barrington James provides specialist Medical Device and MedTech recruitment services across permanent, contract, interim, and executive-level hiring. We partner with start-ups, scale-ups, and global medical device manufacturers to deliver talent across the US, UK, Europe, and APAC with access to highly specialised talent in competitive and regulated markets.

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    Permanent & Direct Hire Medical Device Recruitment

    We recruit permanent professionals across all levels and functions within the medical device sector from specialist engineers and regulatory managers to Business Development and VP-level leaders. Our search process combines active headhunting, deep candidate networks and targeted advertising to deliver shortlists that genuinely move hiring forward.

    Contract and Interim Medical Device Recruitment

    Need a regulatory consultant to manage a 510(k) submission? A quality engineer to support a CAPA closure? Or a contract clinical specialist to cover a product launch? Our contract and interim medical device recruitment team provides specialist professionals on short notice across the US, UK and Europe, with rapid mobilisation and full compliance support.

    Medical Device Executive Search

    For senior leadership appointments: Chief Medical Officer, VP Regulatory Affairs, VP R&D, VP Commercial, and Chief Operating Officer, our Medical Device executive search practice delivers a thorough, confidential search process. We map the full candidate universe, approach passive talent through our global network, and manage the process from brief to offer. Retained search campaigns with dedicated consultants and milestone reporting.

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    FAQ's

    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Barrington James works with Medical Device and MedTech companies at all stages, from seed and Series A start-ups building their first regulatory and clinical teams, to growth-stage companies scaling commercial operations globally, to large multinationals managing complex multi-territory hiring programmes. We also recruit for medical contract manufacturers (CMOs/CDMOs), CROs with device practices, and MedTech-focused venture capital and private equity firms.

    Yes. Barrington James is a global Medical Device and MedTech recruitment agency with offices across the USA, UK and APAC and active hiring activity across Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, Japan and Australia. Our consultants have local market knowledge in each region and understand the regulatory and commercial landscape in each territory.

    Yes. Our US-based medical device recruitment team has extensive experience placing talent in roles that require deep FDA knowledge, including regulatory affairs professionals managing 510(k), PMA and De Novo submissions, quality engineers working within FDA QSR / 21 CFR Part 820 frameworks, and clinical specialists supporting IDE studies. We recruit for US medical device companies across all three FDA device classes.

    Medical Device and MedTech hiring requires deep technical understanding, regulatory knowledge, and access to highly specialised talent networks. Specialist recruiters understand industry nuances, compliance requirements, product categories, and the competitive hiring landscape, enabling businesses to secure high-calibre talent faster and more effectively.

    Looking to grow your team with the right talent?

    Speak to our Medical Device & MedTech Team.

    Our specialist recruitment consultants are here to help you attract, assess, and secure top candidates.

    • Talent pool development and candidate pipeline
    • Market mapping and talent insights
    • Retained and executive search service
    • Salary benchmarking and compensation analysis

    With offices across three continents, a member of the Barrington James team is always on hand to answer your enquiry. 

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