Senior MedTech Talent Acquisition Partner
About The Position
At Fortive, we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and believe that inclusive talent strategies create a competitive advantage in the markets we serve. Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior MedTech Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across critical roles within the MedTech ecosystem, including R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and related technical and commercial functions. This role requires deep expertise in MedTech talent markets, a strong understanding of regulatory and product lifecycles, and a proven ability to deliver high-impact talent in competitive, highly specialized environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, driving talent strategies that enable innovation, product development, and market success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization
- Significant experience (7+ years) recruiting within the MedTech, medical device, life sciences, or healthcare technology sectors
- Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact searches for technical and regulated roles
- Strong understanding of MedTech functional areas (e.g., R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing)
- Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, ISO standards, quality systems) and how they impact hiring
- Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, industry platforms, and AI-enabled tools
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and market insights to inform strategy
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global teams
- Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity
Nice To Haves
- Strong ability to partner across technical, clinical, and operational teams to drive hiring outcomes
- Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process rigor
- Strong understanding of how regulatory requirements, product timelines, and quality standards impact talent needs
- Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and ability to operate autonomously
- Established network within MedTech or life sciences talent communities and success engaging passive candidates
Responsibilities
- Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to MedTech product development, innovation pipelines, and business priorities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent market dynamics, workforce planning, and hiring strategy within regulated environments
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex roles across R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Operations
- Develop a deep understanding of MedTech product lifecycles, regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, ISO), and required skill sets
- Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract niche, high-demand MedTech talent
- Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, research organizations, and AI-enabled tools
- Lead structured screening and interview processes to assess technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and cultural alignment
- Deliver a high-touch candidate experience, particularly for highly specialized and passive talent
- Partner closely with hiring managers, HR, and cross-functional leaders to understand hiring needs, project timelines, and team capabilities
- Drive alignment through intake sessions, calibration, and ongoing consultative communication
- Build and maintain pipelines for critical MedTech roles, anticipating future hiring needs tied to product development and regulatory milestones
- Proactively identify talent gaps and develop mitigation strategies
- Promote Fortive’s employer value proposition within MedTech and life sciences talent communities
- Support initiatives that strengthen brand awareness among technical and clinical talent segments
- Leverage recruiting data and market intelligence to refine strategies and improve hiring outcomes
- Track key metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, conversion rates) and provide actionable insights
- Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation trends, and competitor landscape within MedTech
- Influence hiring strategies through data, storytelling, and market expertise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
