Life sciences sales recruiting and executive search
We recruit executives and commercial talent for life sciences companies, specialising in medical device, dental and digital health sales, marketing and leadership.
92% retention
of the people we place stay
60 days
average time to hire
80+ five-star reviews
on Google
Life sciences covers a wide range of businesses, from pharmaceuticals and biotech to medical devices, diagnostics, dental and digital health. Robertson Human Asset focuses on the commercial side: the sales reps, clinical specialists, key account managers and sales leaders who bring products to customers.
Since 2000 we have recruited for life sciences companies across Canada and the US, from global manufacturers to venture-backed startups. Our executive searches cover national sales directors, VPs of sales and commercial leaders.
Why companies hire us
- Our focus is commercial roles in life sciences, especially medical device and dental.
- We recruit sales and commercial leaders as well as front-line reps.
- Our placements have a 92% retention rate, and our average search takes 60 days.
- We recruit across Canada and the United States.
Specialties
- Orthopaedics
We recruit orthopaedic sales reps, associate reps and managers who can hold their own in the operating room and with the surgeons who run it.
- Spine
We place spine reps and managers who understand complex constructs, navigation and enabling technology, and who earn a spine surgeon's trust.
- Trauma
We recruit trauma reps who can cover unscheduled cases at any hour and keep surgeons and OR teams supported in high-pressure moments.
- Wound care
We recruit wound care territory managers and clinical specialists who can sell across hospitals, long-term care and home care.
- General surgery
We recruit surgical sales reps and territory managers for energy, stapling, access, closure and other general surgery portfolios.
- Cardiovascular
We recruit cardiovascular sales reps and clinical specialists for cath lab, electrophysiology, structural heart and cardiac rhythm management roles.
- Neurovascular and neuro
We recruit sales reps and clinical specialists for neurovascular, neuromodulation and neurosurgical device roles.
- Capital equipment
We recruit capital equipment sales reps and managers who can run long, multi-stakeholder deals for imaging, surgical systems and hospital infrastructure.
- Diagnostics and lab
We recruit diagnostics sales reps, specialists and managers for laboratory systems, point-of-care testing and reagent businesses.
- Respiratory and critical care
We recruit sales reps and clinical specialists for ventilation, airway, sleep and critical care monitoring products.
- Ophthalmic
We recruit ophthalmic sales reps for surgical, diagnostic and contact lens portfolios selling to ophthalmologists, optometrists and surgery centres.
- Aesthetics
We recruit aesthetic device and injectables sales reps who sell to physicians, med spas and clinic owners.
- DME and home health
We recruit sales reps for durable medical equipment, mobility, home medical supplies and home health services.
- Digital health
We recruit sales and business development leaders for digital health, connected devices and healthcare software companies.
- Dental implants and orthodontics
We recruit sales reps and managers for dental implants, regenerative products and orthodontics who sell to specialists and general dentists.
- Dental equipment and consumables
We recruit dental sales reps, equipment specialists and managers for manufacturers and distributors selling to dental practices.
- Dental distribution
We recruit sales reps, territory managers and sales leaders for dental distributors and dental supply companies.
- CAD/CAM and digital dentistry
We recruit sales reps and specialists for intraoral scanners, milling units, 3D printers and chairside digital workflows.
- Dental capital equipment
We recruit equipment sales reps and managers for treatment units, chairs, sterilization and practice build-outs.
- Dental consumables
We recruit sales reps and account managers for restorative, preventive, infection control and disposable dental products.
- Dental handpieces and instruments
We recruit sales reps and specialists for handpieces, burs, hand instruments and the service programs around them.
- Orthodontics and clear aligners
We recruit sales reps and managers for orthodontic products, clear aligner systems and orthodontic practice sales.
- Dental lab products
We recruit sales reps and managers who sell materials, equipment and digital solutions to dental laboratories.
- Dental imaging
We recruit sales reps and specialists for CBCT, panoramic, intraoral X-ray and imaging software.
- Dental lasers
We recruit sales reps and clinical specialists for soft tissue and hard tissue dental laser systems.
- Dental practice software
We recruit sales reps and account managers for practice management, patient engagement and dental technology software.
- Dental biomaterials and regeneration
We recruit sales reps and clinical specialists for bone grafts, membranes and regenerative products used in dental surgery.
Roles we recruit
- Regional or District Sales Manager
- National Sales Director
- VP of Sales
- VP of Sales and Marketing
- Director of Sales
- Director of Marketing
- Country Sales Manager
- Sales and Marketing Director
- VP of Marketing
- General Manager
- Director of Business Development
- Director of Product Management
- Director of Operations
- Director of Production
- Distributor and Channel Manager
- Territory Manager
- Sales Representative
- Key Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Clinical Specialist
- Product Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Clinical Education Specialist
What hiring leaders say
80+ five-star reviews on Google. See more reviews
Great experience working with Linda and Brad. Very insightful feedback and support working with clients. Highly recommend!
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.
I had a pleasure to get to know Linda Robertson when her team assisted with the talent search for my prior company. Not only they found great people to fill difficult roles, the team had been very engaging in ensuring positive candidate and client experiences. I would highly recommend Linda and her firm to job seekers and employers as trusted, business savvy and reputable partners
Questions hiring managers ask
Do you recruit for pharmaceutical companies?
Our focus is medical device, dental, diagnostics and digital health. We often recruit pharma professionals into those sectors.
Do you do life sciences executive search?
Yes, for sales and commercial leadership roles such as national sales director and VP of sales.
Do you recruit research or regulatory roles?
We focus on commercial roles. For other functions we can point you in the right direction.
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
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