Count on Us to Deliver Medical Device Talent

In today's complex business world, it's vital to deliver the right solution. Whether your need is filling a permanent position or contracting for a short term project, finding one person or many, The Kensho Group will deliver solutions based upon what's right for you and your business.

We worked within industry for a number of years before we became medical device recruiters. Our industry experience enables The Kensho Group to bring to you and your organization the time, resources, and experience to find the right talent, to learn what makes them exceptional, to interview them and present your opportunity, and then to negotiate with them to bring this top talent to your medical device company.

Here's what The Kensho Group brings to the table:

  • More than 40 years of Medical Device industry, Pharmaceutical, High-Tech, Semiconductor, and Intellectual Property experience
  • Experience with companies of all sizes and industries, from Fortune 100 / 500 to Private and Public, and Venture-backed start-ups. Kensho's principals have worked in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, High-Tech, Semiconductor, and Intellectual Property spaces.
  • First hand experience running a business and knowing what talent looks like. Kensho's principals have been senior executives in publicly traded corporations and have managed divisions at the VP/GM level. We have hired and managed a broad array of functions including Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, Project Management, Engineering, Compliance, Business Development, Technical and Product Marketing, IT, IP Licensing, Operations, and more.
  • Direct, personal attention with a customized solutions plan
  • Confidential recruitment solutions for both the company and candidates
  • The MRINetwork – over 50 years of recruiting experience and more than 1,100 offices in 35 countries for greater talent reach and access
  • A proven system and process of finding the right people at the right time at the right place for you. Learn more about The Kensho Group's Focused Search Process here.

Delivering Recruiting Solutions for Medical Device Companies like Yours

Our clients are industry leaders that are developing and marketing cutting-edge technologies and medical device solutions in the Cardiovascular, Neurology, and Opthalmology medical device industries. We work closely with our client companies to understand their products, technologies and unique business needs in order to bring them the best talent for their company – whether they're a Fortune 100 / 500 firm or a venture-backed stage startup, or based in California, Minneapolis, the Northeastern US, or anywhere in the world.

We work with a range of medical device companies working to deliver solutions and advance treatment options for Cardiovascular, Neurologic, and Ophthalmic medical problems. A sampling of our clients and their innovative treatments are:

Cardiac / Vascular Companies

  • A venture-backed company improving CHF outcomes.
    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. The Company is currently conducting global clinical trials on their novel therapy. Approximately 40% of congestive heart failure patients have central sleep apnea. This makes central sleep apnea a common co-morbidity in patients with congestive heart failure.
  • An industry leader in cardiac surgery and heart valve technology.
    This publically traded client is leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of medical devices and services focused on the cardiac surgery industry. Our client’s extensive heart valve therapy product portfolio sets industry standards and is poised for growth in the next generation of heart valve technology.
  • A pioneer in the development of next-generation CRM devices.
    Our client, a rapidly growing medical device startup, is focused on delivering new treatment options for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The company is a market leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of state-of-the-art implantable electronic devices.
  • A world leader in cardiac management medical devices.
    This publicly traded medical device pioneer develops medical technology and products that treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients globally. Our client's advancements in cardiac rhythm management and its dedication to managing risks and improving patient safety have made it a leader in CRM innovation and therapy.
  • An innovator of percutaneous cardiac valve repair systems.
    This cutting-edge cardiac medical device company designs, develops, manufactures and markets its unique devices to reduce the risks, trauma and cost associated with the present options for open-heart surgery. Our client's interventional cardiology development efforts include products for percutaneous repair of cardiac valves and mitral valve repair.
  • A global leader in CRM and vascular intervention medical devices.
    Our client is a multi-billion dollar leader in the cardiac and vascular medical device space. It develops, manufactures and markets devices for cardiac rhythm management and vascular intervention, offering a vast product portfolio in each unit and experiencing double digit growth as it continues to capture market share in these large segments.
  • A developer of invasive cardio and vascular interventional technologies.
    This company targets cardiovascular disease with its range of peripheral, cardiac laser, aspiration and support catheters, and ongoing clinical research and product development. Our client's cutting-edge laser technology also allows for the safe removal of arterial blockages and scar tissue.

Neurological Companies

  • A development-stage pioneer of next generation neurostimulation devices.
    This startup is developing a technology based on wireless neurostimulation for the treatment of chronic pain, a $2.5 billion annual market in the U.S. alone. This client’s minimally invasive wireless device eliminates the need for implantable batteries and wires.
  • An innovative provider of cutting-edge neuromodulation products.
    Their award-winning implantable neurostimulation advancements are groundbreaking in the medical device industry and they are strategically positioned at the helm of the fast growing Neurotechnology Sector. They develop neurostimulation devices designed to restore individual mobility to people suffering from a specific type of gait disorder known as foot drop.
  • A world-leader of next-generation neuromodulation devices.
    This global company develops of neuromodulation products that aid in patient recovery from chronic central nervous system disorders like stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury. By fusing breakthroughs in technology with physical medicine and rehabilitation, our client is committed to providing patients with new levels of physical independence and productivity, in addition to bringing new non-invasive and minimally invasive devices to market.

Ophthalmic Companies

  • A venture-backed startup developing proprietary ophthalmic solutions.
    This emerging, venture-funded client is developing high impact medical devices to address unmet patient needs in key vision care markets and the ophthalmic technologies industry.
  • An emerging startup with a unique solution for the treatment of Glaucoma.
    Our client is developing the next generation of medical device technologies to advance treatment capabilities for Glaucoma with a novel surgical device. A multi-billion dollar market, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the world, affecting more than 70 million globally.
  • An innovator of treatments for Wet AMD enrolled in its pivotal Phase III study.
    This venture-funded medical device startup is focused on developing a treatment for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the most progressive form of AMD, which affects more than 38 million worldwide. Our client's one-time surgical procedure is positioned to pioneer the Wet AMD treatment sector.
  • An ophthalmic device startup delivering new Glaucoma treatment options.
    Our client is dedicated to the research and development of unique devices for the treatment of Glaucoma. The venture-backed startup aims to replace current Glaucoma therapies with a less invasive procedure with fewer complications to prevent patient blindness.

Other Therapeutic Area Companies

  • An early stage medical device startup in wound management.
    This emerging, venture-funded client is developing a novel technology for the wound management market. Their first product is a biomaterial for the reduction of scars from acute surgical wounds.
  • A pioneer in cryosurgical treatments.
    This well-established Company is leading the way to a new era of minimally invasive cryotherapy solutions. The Company develops a range of products, based on their state-of-the-art cryotherapy platform and incorporates powerful freezing technology with revolutionary needle design. Their products have FDA clearance for a wide range of cancerous and benign conditions including general surgery, thoracic surgery, gynecology, oncology, and urology applications.
  • A medical device laser company with breakthrough tissue cooling.
    This laser company is developing next-generation medical laser technology for hard and soft tissue procedures. Their breakthrough tissue cooling technology should allow for the advanced use of their lasers in many medical areas and holds tremendous potential for the orthopedic, cosmetic, dermatological, and neurosurgical markets.

Learn more about The Kensho Group's recruiting process, our services for clients, services for candidates, and relocation services. Or contact us to discuss your medical device company's needs and to find out how we can help you build the heart of your business.