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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-enabled tools
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and market insights to inform strategy
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global teams
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to partner across technical, clinical, and operational teams to drive hiring outcomes
• Operational Excellence: Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process rigor
• Business & Regulatory Acumen: Strong understanding of how regulatory requirements, product timelines, and quality standards impact talent needs
• Self-Leadership: Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and ability to operate autonomously
• Market Expertise: Established network within MedTech or life sciences talent communities and success engaging passive candidates

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.