Senior MedTech Talent Acquisition Partner

At Fortive , we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and believe that inclusive talent strategies create a competitive advantage in the markets we serve.
Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior MedTech Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across critical roles within the MedTech ecosystem, including R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and related technical and commercial functions.

This role requires deep expertise in MedTech talent markets, a strong understanding of regulatory and product lifecycles, and a proven ability to deliver high-impact talent in competitive, highly specialized environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, driving talent strategies that enable innovation, product development, and market success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Leadership

- Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to MedTech product development, innovation pipelines, and business priorities

- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent market dynamics, workforce planning, and hiring strategy within regulated environments

MedTech & Technical Recruiting Expertise

- Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex roles across R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Operations

- Develop a deep understanding of MedTech product lifecycles, regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, ISO), and required skill sets

Advanced Sourcing & Talent Attraction

- Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract niche, high-demand MedTech talent

- Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, research organizations, and AI-enabled tools

Candidate Assessment & Experience

- Lead structured screening and interview processes to assess technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and cultural alignment

- Deliver a high-touch candidate experience, particularly for highly specialized and passive talent

Stakeholder Partnership

- Partner closely with hiring managers, HR, and cross-functional leaders to understand hiring needs, project timelines, and team capabilities

- Drive alignment through intake sessions, calibration, and ongoing consultative communication

Talent Pipelining & Workforce Planning

- Build and maintain pipelines for critical MedTech roles, anticipating future hiring needs tied to product development and regulatory milestones

- Proactively identify talent gaps and develop mitigation strategies

Employer Brand & Market Positioning

- Promote Fortive ’s employer value proposition within MedTech and life sciences talent communities

- Support initiatives that strengthen brand awareness among technical and clinical talent segments

Data & Insights-Driven Recruiting

- Leverage recruiting data and market intelligence to refine strategies and improve hiring outcomes

- Track key metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, conversion rates) and provide actionable insights

Executive-Level Advisory

- Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation trends, and competitor landscape within MedTech

- Influence hiring strategies through data, storytelling, and market expertise

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization

- Significant experience (7+ years) recruiting within the MedTech, medical device, life sciences, or healthcare technology sectors

- Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact searches for technical and regulated roles

- Strong understanding of MedTech functional areas (e.g., R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing)

- Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, ISO standards, quality systems) and how they impact hiring

- Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, industry platforms, and AI-en