News & Events
February 2010
Top Talent - Kensho is identifying consulting and permanent employment opportunities for a very talented Ophthalmic R&D VP… (read more)
New Search Assignment - A Neurostimulation Medical Device company seeks a Neuro Physiologist for its team in Texas… (read full job description)
Newsletter - The February Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
New Search Assignment - One of our Cardiac Medical Devices clients in Minneapolis is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer… (read full job description)
Top Talent - Kensho is working with an expert Lead Software Engineer with a broad background ranging from embedded systems to enterprise level software… (read more)
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a European Manager of Training and Development for a major Cardiovascular company. Our candidate was serving in a similar role, based out of Rome, Italy for a leading U.S. implantable cardiology medical device company. The new role allowed our candidate to take on a broader, European wide assignment in the exciting new area of percutaneous cardiac valve repair.
Top Talent - A Senior Field Clinical Engineer currently working at an implantable neuromodulation med device company is looking for new opportunities… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay did an excellent job in matching my strengths and desires with available opportunities. During the recruitment process, Jay was thoroughly professional and kept in regular communication with me via phone or email. What impressed me the most about him was how well he communicated his client company's needs to candidates and how well he prepared candidates for the recruitment process. I enjoyed working with Jay very much. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - Our Minneapolis-based Cryosurgery client is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team… (read full job description)
January 2010
Top Talent - High-impact Director of Sales with extensive cardiac valve and cardiac surgery experience seeks new challenges after generating multiple millions in revenue… (read more)
New Search Assignment - A California-based Ophthalmology start-up seeks a Director of Clinical Operations… (read full job description)
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a Sr. VP of Regulatory Affairs with a fast growing Neurostimulation company in Texas. Our candidate, a VP of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at a mid-size neuro medical device company in California brought over 15 years of Regulatory experience along with an MD, JD, and MBA.
Top Talent - The Kensho Group is helping to enhance the career of a strong Field Clinical Engineer who has risen through the R&D ranks into field work at one of the major CRM companies… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay was very helpful in understanding my interests and finding a senior management position in the medical device industry. He was quite knowledgeable about the company's background and the interview process. I believe he did a very good job negotiating an excellent compensation package in this difficult environment. I would highly recommend him for any of your job searches. His top qualities are: Personable, On Time, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - Cryosurgery client looking for a Hardware/Electrical Engineer to join its team in Minneapolis… (read full job description)
Top Talent - An outstanding R&D Director with an exemplary record of accomplishment in leading the development of imaging and diagnostic-oriented medical devices wants a new challenge… (read more)
Newsletter - The January Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
December 2009
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a Director of R&D with a mid-sized medical device company in Minneapolis focused in the use of cryotherapy ablation devices for image guided surgery of various cancers. Our candidate, with an MS in Electrical Engineering, had significant R&D and Software and Hardware Development background in implantable cardiac rhythm management and neurostimulation devices. His experience with managing strong cross-disciplinary development teams, extensive interaction with KOL’s, along with a mixture of technical acumen and business savvy made him the best choice against a strong field of candidates.
New Search Assignment - A Neuromodulation medical device company in Minneapolis seeks an innovative Research Analyst/Biostatistician… (read full job description)
Recommendation - “Jay is an extremely professional recruiter with a high level of integrity. He was very helpful in providing a clear understanding of the hiring manager’s expectations and presented a very accurate picture of the company’s objectives. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - One of our Neurostimulation Medical Device clients seeks a RF/ASIC contractor for a short term project… (read full job description)
Newsletter - The December Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
Top Talent - We are working with a very talented Sr. Research Scientist with CRM and cardiovascular experience and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering who would like to move from his multi-$B company to a more streamlined environment… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Our Cryosurgery client in Minneapolis is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer… (read full job description)
November 2009
New Blog Posting - "Move Beyond the Web to Become Visible to Employers" talks about how to reach prospective employers and make an impression… (read more from Jay Kshatri's "The Thoughtful Recruiter" blog)
Top Talent - Kensho is helping an outstanding Senior CRA to move from a major medical device company to a more dynamic environment… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay was great to work with. He was very personable and laid back during our conversations, yet he represented me well with his client and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, Expert.”
New Search Assignment - Ophthalmology start-up in California looking for a VP of Clinical Affairs… (read full job description)
Newsletter - The November Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
New Search Assignment - A Neurostimulation medical device company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its team in Texas… (read full job description)
Placement - The Kensho placed a Manager of R&D with a publicly traded medical device company in Southern California. Our candidate, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, had significant R&D, Regulatory, and Clinical Engineering background in surgical devices, diagnostics, lasers, and implantable cardiac rhythm management. His experience with managing strong cross-disciplinary teams with a strong track record of on-time results, made him the natural choice.
Top Talent - Added a highly-regarded Director of R&D with deep experience in Endoscopy and Arthroscopy and a strong record of growing revenues and meeting engineering milestones… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Our Cardiac Medical Devices client in Minneapolis is looking to add a Research Scientist… (read full job description)
Top Talent - R&D Director with a proven track record in both implantable neurostimulation and external cardiology products is working with The Kensho Group… (read more)
Top Talent - The Kensho Group is working with an exceptional, results-oriented Mfg/Proc Dev Engineer in the Endovascular/Stent area… (read more)
Top Talent - Working with an extraordinary Sr. Director of Sales with a strong track record of accomplishments in his 22 year career… (read more)
October 2009
Top Talent - Added a very strong Engineering Manager with deep engineering credentials and product success in the MEMS / RF / and Wireless areas… (read more)
New Client - The Kensho Group adds a new early stage medical device client focused on wound management. This venture-backed start-up is developing a novel technology for the wound management market… (read more)
Recommendation - “I would highly recommend Jay for his excellent recruiting service and professional advice. In spite of being very professional in his approach he is very personal and takes your objectives and goals very seriously. He is detail oriented, makes sure he understands your needs and provides you the support and advice to meet those. He is very effective in what he does. His top qualities are: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - Start-up medical device company seeking a Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory to head up its efforts… (read full job description)
Interesting Study - San Francisco Bay Area, Boston Lead the World in Commercial Neuroscience According to Neurotechnology Industry Organization Report - Study Shows Neurotech Clusters Spur Regional Economies Worldwide: In a new study published today by NeuroInsights and the Neurotechnology Industry Organization, nine metropolitan regions around the world are leading the way in innovating treatments for the largest unmet medical market, brain-related illness… (read more)
Newsletter - The October Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a Sr. Clinical Program Manager with an emerging Ophthalmic Medical Device start up. Our candidate, with a Masters in Microbiology and certifications in Bioinformatics, had previously spent five years creating and running mid to large scale clinical trials for Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration Ophthalmic Medical Devices. Her experience allows her to impact the entire clinical value chain.
New Search Assignment - Cryosurgery client adding an R&D Program Manager to its team in Minneapolis… (read full job description)
New Client - The Kensho Group acquires another new client in the cardiovascular market. This emerging medical device company based in Minneapolis is focused on improving the outcomes of congestive heart failure by developing an active implantable therapy to treat central sleep apnea… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Cardiovascular client seeks to add 2 new Field Clinical Engineers, one in the U.S., and another in Europe… (read full job description)
New Client - The Kensho Group adds a new medical device company to the client roster. An established company in Minnesota, this company is leading the way to a new era of minimally invasive cryotherapy solutions… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Cryosurgery client looking to add a Director of Engineering to its team in Minneapolis… (read full job description)
September 2009
Recommendation - “Jay is a highly personable recruiter with high integrity who produced a great result for me. He showed great concern for achieving a win - win outcome for me and his clients. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a Senior Systems Engineer with a world leader in the Neuromodulation Device industry. Our candidate, a PhD in Biomedical Engineering was in a senior level Systems Engineering role at a top implantable cardiac device company. He is now taking a compelling opportunity with a mid-stage start up in the NeuroStimulation space which will allow him to further expand his skills in this fast growing segment.
Newsletter - The September Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
Top Talent - An exceptional Program Manager with deep expertise in the neuro, imaging, and implantables medical device space is working with us… (read more)
New Client - The Kensho Group acquires a new medical device laser company as a client. This southern California company is developing next-generation medical laser technology for hard and soft tissue procedures… (read more)
Top Talent - Working with a very strong Product Marketing Manager who has had excellent results in the Gynecology Endoscopy space… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Medical device laser company adding an Engineering Program Manager to its team in southern California… (read full job description)
Top Talent - Added a top-rated sales rep at a multi-$B cardiovascular medical device company with years of experience dealing with cardiologists to the Kensho talent roster… (read more)
New Client - The Kensho Group adds a new neurostimulation medical device company to its client roster. A startup in Texas, this company is developing a technology based on wireless neurostimulation for the treatment of chronic pain… (read more)
August 2009
Top Talent - Working with a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Research Engineer/Scientist with intensive experience in a wide variety of duties… (read more)
Interesting Article - What really separates candidates? It’s not what you think. Read Job Interviews - Benefit by Asking Questions to learn how the questions you ask in an interview can make the difference between getting an offer and being shown the door… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay is a very professional, friendly and efficient executive recruiter. I enjoyed his services very much! His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - Cardiac surgery client adding a Clinical Research Associate to its team… (read full job description)
New Search Assignment - Cardiac valve client seeking a Director of Marketing… (read full job description)
New Search Assignment - Field Clinical Engineer opening with cardiac surgery client… (read full job description)
New Client - The Kensho Group acquires another new client, a leading developer of cardiac surgery products, and a rising power in this $2.5 billion dollar market… (read more)
Top Talent - Added a top notch Sr. Systems Engineer in cardiac implantables to Kensho top talent roster… (read more)
Kensho News - The Kensho Group announces new industry insight blog: Jay Kshatri, the president of The Kensho Group, a medical device executive search firm, today announced the launch of his new industry blog, “The Thoughtful Recruiter”.
Giving The Kensho Group a personal voice, Kshatri’s “The Thoughtful Recruiter” shares insight, ideas, expert articles and news about the recruiting and medical device industries with hiring managers, candidates, and other recruiters. In Kshatri’s first post,… (read more)
Top Talent - Working with a high impact cardiac and neuro Field Clinical Engineer… (read more)
July 2009
Recommendation - “Jay understands the needs of the organization as well as the aspirations and career goals of the people he places. If he believes that there is a good match, he will use his best skills to get the two together. He is adept at recognizing and presenting the strengths of the candidate to the recruiting organization. He has the interest of both parties at heart and will go to great lengths to make the match happen. Thoughtful, creative, overall a great guy to be with. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, Creative.”
New Search Assignment - Director of Compliance needed for client in cardiovascular intervention… (read full job description)
Top Talent - Working with an exceptional, game-changing CMO/VP Clin-Reg Affairs w/ neuromodulation expertise… (read more)
Kensho News - The Kensho Group joins Twitter; micro-blogs about med dev and recruiting industries, client jobs. Follow @TKG_MedDevRecrto get industry insights and job openings from Jay Kshatri, President of The Kensho Group… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Percutaneous cardiac valve repair client adding a Regulatory Affairs Manager to its team… (read full job description)
Top Talent - Working with a Sr. R&D Program Manager with surgical cardiac and drug-device combo expertise… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay is very straight-forward to work with, he has the amazing ability to ask the right question to open up conversation and get the points across. Jay helped me land a new job, thank you Jay. Furthermore, throughout the process, I got to know Jay personally and felt he is both a great communicator and listener. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
New Search Assignment - R&D Program Manager needed by world-leading neuromodulation client… (read full job description)
Contract Staffing - The Kensho Group offers Contract Staffing Servicesfor companies looking to fill the gap with temporary workers… (read more)
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a Sr. Sales and Business Development Professional with an emerging, high profile cardiac valve company. The company's products are at the forefront of providing therapies for non-invasive cardiac valve replacement therapies – considered to be the next blockbuster area with the cardiac segment. Our candidate had been at one of the world's leading cardiac and vascular companies and a specialist in the cardiac valve arena He brought a strong clinical skillset along with a top producer track record in sales – ranking in the top 5 in the national sales force year after year.
Top Talent - Just added an outstanding Clinical Affairs Manager to our roster. Background in active implantables at multi-$B med dev companies… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Ophthalmic startup adding a Director of Clinical Affairs to its team… (read full job description)
Success Story - Read our Case Study showcasing a recent successful placement for a very difficult and specific skill set… (read more)
June 2009
Recommendation - “I highly recommend Jay for his recruiting services. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, Expert.”
New Search Assignment - Leading neurostimulation client seeking a Director of Clinical Sciences… (read full job description)
Kensho News - The Kensho Group issues a Press Release on “Confidence – The X-Factor in Successful Job Interviews”. In it, Jay Kshatri, President of The Kensho Group, describes how standing out is more important than ever for job-seekers in a tough economic climate… (read more)
Placement - The Kensho Group recently placed a senior business development and clinical specialist with a leading Neuromodulation company. The company's products are at the forefront of providing therapies for stroke and spine related injuries resulting in lower and upper extremity issues. Our candidate had been at one of the world's leading orthopaedic companies and a specialist in working closely with clinicians and doctors in helping them understand how best to treat patients with neurological disorders through electrical stimulation technologies. Our candidate's strong positive attitude (gained from his time as a professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox) and solid neuro rehabilitation knowledge made him the winning choice.
Testimonial - One of our clients recently said “Jay understands the needs of the organization as well as the aspirations and career goals of the people he places. If he believes that there is a good match, he will use his best skills to get the two together. He is adept at recognizing and presenting the strengths of the candidate to the recruiting organization. He has the interest of both parties at heart and will go to great lengths to make the match happen. Thoughtful, creative, overall a great guy to be with.” – DP, Client
New Search Assignment - Sr. Systems Engineer in Minnesota needed by neuromodulation client… (read full job description)
Recommendation - “Having conversed with Jay strictly over the phone during my job search, he portrayed an uncanny ability to make the conversations flow with ease. He ended up finding a position for me that perfectly fit with the goals and requirements I had in mind. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional recruiter. His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
New Client - The Kensho Group announces the acquisition of new ophthalmic client, a Glaucoma startup: The client, a medical device startup in Northern California, has also asked The Kensho Group to fill four clinical job orders… (read more)
Newsletter - The June Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Neuromodulation client adding a Director of Product Marketing to its team… (read full job description)
Top Talent - Star sales manager at a multi-$B cardiac med dev company joined Kensho Top Talent roster… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Industry-leading neuromodulation client seeking a Director of Systems Engineering… (read full job description)
New Search Assignment - Vice President of Clinical & Regulatory needed by a world leader in neuromodulations client… (read full job description)
May 2009
New Client - The Kensho Group adds a startup CRM medical device company to its cardiac client base. Backed by two major venture capital firms, the client is developing next-generation active-implantable electronic medical devices for cardiac rhythm management (CRM) applications… (read more)
Recommendation - “Jay was relentless in the pursuit of information that would allow his corporate client to make the best hiring decision. He was very clever and creative in finding ways to discuss my strengths and in helping both sides quickly get to the essence of the company-employee match discussion points. He treated me as if I too were his client. His top qualities are: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative.”
New Search Assignment - Startup Cardiac Rhythm Management company looking for a Principal Test Engineer… (read full job description)
New Search Assignment - Cardiac valve client seeking a Western European Clinical Sales Manager… (read full job description)
Testimonial - One of our candidates recently told us “Jay was relentless in the pursuit of information that would allow his corporate client to make the best hiring decision. He was very clever and creative in finding ways to discuss my strengths and in helping both sides quickly get to the essence of the company-employee match discussion points. He treated me as if I too were his client.” – PM, Candidate
Placement - Kensho announces successful placement of outstanding VP of R&D with Glaucoma startup, providing the company its first Executive Team member. Utilizing its proven, proprietary search methods, The Kensho Group identified the winning candidate at a global, industry-leading ophthalmic company, where he was a Director of R&D… (read more)
April 2009
Recommendation - “Jay provided excellent advice with a personal touch. He helped ease the anxiety of a job change and made sure the fit was perfect. Most of the recruiters I have worked with in the past made me feel like just another head of cattle. - just the opposite with Jay. Thanks and please keep in touch! His top qualities are: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity.”
Top Talent - Director of Clinical Affairs with multiple ophthalmic product approvals seeking new challenges… (read more)
Newsletter - The April Issue of The Kensho Search Advisor is available… (read more)
New Client - The Kensho Group announces the acquisition of a new client, an ophthalmic medical device startup, with five new search assignments: The client is an emerging ophthalmic medical device company in Northern California. It is developing an innovative technology for the treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 55—a $4.3 billion market in the U.S. and Europe alone… (read more)
New Search Assignment - Emerging ophthalmic client adding a Director of Clinical Affairs to its team… (read full job description)
Recommendation - “Jay operates very professionally. He has prepared me for interviewing with suggestions and literature. He follows-up well and takes an interest in the process, more than the average recruiter does. His top qualities are: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.”
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