Surf Search specializes in life science recruiting in the San Diego 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.
San Diego is famous for its wonderful coastal climate and beautiful beaches and is a standout as of the most desirable places to live in the US. It’s one area that recruiters don’t have to work hard to sell. San Diego offers a variety of fun neighborhoods, world-class dining and many entertainment options outside of the beaches and great weather. San Diego is known for its vibrant job market – a recruiter’s dream. The greater metro area is loaded with innovative healthcare and biotech incubators, industry-leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Home to 11 colleges and universities, three of San Diego universities (UCSD, SDSU, and USD) made US News and World Report’s best college rankings.
Your San Diego life sciences recruitment team
Trust Surf Search. We have an understanding of the life sciences job market in San Diego, 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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Director of Engineering · San Diego · Medical devices
Hiring an engineering leader, then building the team
Challenge: A medical device start-up and longtime client needed a Director of Engineering with neurovascular device experience. The person had to build a team from the ground up, fit a fast-paced culture and stay hands-on while setting direction. Requiring both large- and small-company experience narrowed an already small local pool.
Solution: We worked our network of former clients and candidates. A hiring manager we had worked with before referred us to the eventual hire. We stayed with the search as the client reviewed candidates and sharpened its must-haves.
Timeline: Three months to shortlist; five months to hire. The role's complexity and the client's review of a broad range of candidates extended the search.
Result: After placing the director, we helped build the engineering team across R&D, quality and manufacturing.
Part of Surf Search’s life sciences recruiting practice.
