Cowen Partners alternative for medical device and dental sales hiring
An honest side-by-side for hiring managers weighing Cowen Partners against a specialist.
Looking at Cowen Partners?
National retained executive search firm with a dental executive search practice. This page sets it beside Robertson Human Asset (RHAM), a recruiter focused only on medical device and dental sales, so you can decide which fits your search.
At a glance
| Topic | Cowen Partners | Robertson Human Asset |
|---|---|---|
| Based | Offices in New York, Chicago and Lake Oswego, Oregon; recruiters work remotely | Ancaster (Hamilton), Ontario; a virtual firm across Canada and the US since 2020 |
| Focus | Retained executive search across healthcare, dental groups and life sciences | Sales and sales leadership for medical device, dental and digital health companies |
| Services | Retained executive search, board services, compensation analysis, talent assessment | Search and placement of sales reps, clinical specialists and sales leaders |
| Coverage | All 50 US states | Every Canadian province and US state |
Details about Cowen Partners are paraphrased from its public website, last checked October 7, 2026. Source
When RHAM may fit better
- You are hiring dental sales reps, territory managers or product specialists, not C-suite executives.
- You are a dental manufacturer or distributor rather than a dental group.
- You need Canadian coverage.
A specialist search for your sales hire
Cowen Partners runs executive search across healthcare, dental groups and life sciences. RHAM recruits in one market only, and that shapes how a search runs:
- Every RHAM search is a sales or sales leadership role in medical device, dental or digital health. We do not split attention across other industries or functions.
- Linda Robertson regularly interviews medical device and life sciences leaders on the Lifesciences Professional Podcast, so we hear what hiring teams in this market are facing.
- We recruit in every Canadian province and US state, with market knowledge for each territory you need covered.
- 80+ five-star Google reviews come from hiring leaders and candidates in this market.
What hiring leaders say
80+ five-star reviews on Google. See more reviews
Have been working with Linda and Brad for close to 2 years now and both have been tremendously supportive and communicative. I have learn so much from them!!! Their quick turnaround always results with great potential candidates and consequently, great additions to our team. I mostly enjoy our touchbase calls :) - Always a pleasure!!
Linda and her team are absolutely amazing. They are so detailed oriented and they care so much about fitting the right candidates with the right companies. Linda and her team are very professional and have a lot of experience.
I have been working with Linda Robertson for almost 2 decades There are few people that know the healthcare industry as well as Linda. If you are looking to find great talent, or you are great talent looking for a new role, I would highly recommend Robertson Human Asset Management.
Questions hiring managers ask
Is Cowen Partners a dental recruiter?
It is a retained executive search firm with a dental executive search practice. Its site lists industries beyond dental, including healthcare and life sciences.
Does Robertson Human Asset recruit dental executives?
We recruit dental sales leaders such as regional sales managers and national sales directors.
Does Robertson Human Asset recruit dental sales reps?
Yes, for dental manufacturers and distributors.
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Tell us about the role you need to fill
Book a free hiring consult. We will learn about the role, the territory and your team, then start the search within 24 hours of the kickoff meeting.
- Call (905) 333-9188 or toll-free (866) 333-9188
- Recruiting across Canada and the United States