Surf Search specializes in life science recruiting in the Houston area. As recruiters focused on this niche for many years, we have deep knowledge of life science industries, strong relationships with our partner companies, and an enormous candidate talent pool. We are recognized in the life sciences recruiting industry as recruiters who source and place highly desirable life science candidates across the country.
The Houston metro area attracts people with entrepreneurial interests who want to work at some of the world’s largest companies, as it serves as the epicenter for the oil and gas industries. The region’s affordability, combined with its world-class culinary scene, including countless award-winning barbecue joints, makes it a particularly easy sell for recruiters. In addition, Houston has recently become a hub for healthcare. Home to the Texas Medical Center Corporation, a non-profit umbrella organization constituting the largest medical complex in the world, Houston has benefited from top scientific research spawning industry-leading biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical start-ups.
Your Houston life sciences recruitment team
Trust Surf Search. We have an understanding of the life sciences job market in Houston, both from the candidate’s and hiring manager’s perspective. We know how important it is to identify top biotech, healthcare, medical device and pharma talent. Our extensive regional network means top candidates AND top companies. Our detailed screening and interviewing process identifies uniquely qualified candidates who not only excel technically but are also a cultural fit for your company.
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Site Director · Houston · Diagnostics and medical devices
Finding diagnostics experience in a small local market
Challenge: A small diagnostics medical device company needed a Site Director in Houston. The client had already advertised the role, but there were few local candidates with experience overseeing a diagnostics operation. Candidates were also reluctant to leave a secure position in an uncertain job market.
Solution: We looked at teams across Houston's medical device companies for people who had worked in diagnostics before moving to the area. Persistent outreach brought us into conversation with the eventual candidate, and we made the case for the opportunity.
Timeline: One month to shortlist; three months to offer.
Result: The candidate is happy in the role. Within six months, we placed two more people with the same company.
Part of Surf Search’s life sciences recruiting practice.
