IQ PARTNERS alternative for medical device and dental sales hiring

An honest side-by-side for hiring managers weighing IQ PARTNERS against a specialist.

Looking at IQ PARTNERS?

Toronto recruitment firm with a healthcare and life sciences 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

TopicIQ PARTNERSRobertson Human Asset
BasedToronto, with offices across CanadaAncaster (Hamilton), Ontario; a virtual firm across Canada and the US since 2020
FocusMany practice areas; its healthcare page lists medical device, health tech and pharmaceutical salesSales and sales leadership for medical device, dental and digital health companies
ServicesPermanent and temporary placement, contract staffing, executive searchSearch and placement of sales reps, clinical specialists and sales leaders
CoverageCanada and internationally, including the US and EuropeEvery Canadian province and US state

Details about IQ PARTNERS are paraphrased from its public website, last checked October 7, 2026. Source

When RHAM may fit better

  • Your role is a sales or sales leadership position and you want a smaller specialist firm.
  • Your company sells medical device and dental products and you want one recruiter who knows both.
  • You want a team that works across every Canadian province and US state.

A specialist search for your sales hire

IQ PARTNERS works across many practice areas. 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.

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What hiring leaders say

80+ five-star reviews on Google. See more reviews

I've worked with Linda for a number of years and have always experienced great, thoughtful service. Would definitely recommend!
Toby G.
Great experience working with Linda and Brad. Very insightful feedback and support working with clients. Highly recommend!
Doug H.
Linda Robertson and her team are very professional ensuring success for suitable candidates. Having had numerous experiences with Linda I would always utilize their services as they show honesty and integrity when working with them. Linda is genuinely passionate about her work.
Kelly D.

Questions hiring managers ask

Does IQ PARTNERS recruit dental sales roles?

Its pharmaceutical and healthcare page lists dental among the healthcare roles it recruits. Robertson Human Asset has a dental sales practice alongside medical device.

How is a specialist recruiter different from IQ PARTNERS?

IQ PARTNERS lists many practice areas. A specialist such as Robertson Human Asset limits its work to sales and sales leadership in medical device, dental and digital health.

Does Robertson Human Asset do executive search?

We recruit sales leaders, from regional managers to VPs of sales.

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