Life Science Recruitment Specialists
Here at Adaptive Life Science we provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering the Medical Device, Diagnostic and BioTech industries in the DACH region.
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Are you looking to move on to new professional challenges?
You can rely on our specialized consulting experience, market knowledge and strong network: all completely free for candidates. We support you every step of the way in finding your dream job, including CV application advice, consultation on salaries, personalised interview preparation, introduction to positions, and negotiating the optimum package. The key element is consultation, and being a secure partner and source of advice during the recruitment process, taking the stress out of the process for you, and working to your time-frame and around your schedule.
Who do we work with?
From MedTech start-ups with multi-millions in investment to the top 10 global players with 10,000+ employees.
We partner with companies and candidates from early-stage start-ups planning for CE-marking to the Top 10 global manufacturers distributing globally, offering you versatility and an open view of the German market in all therapeutic areas.
Why should we be chosen as your recruitment partner?
We understand our clients from a 360 perspective and offer full visibility of the company and share this with our candidate partners. We have close contact not only with the HR department to understand the benefits, working culture and development, but also with the senior decision makers and hiring managers to appreciate the position, team structure and tasks.
1,000+ interviews per year
Candidate placements in 20+ countries
Work with leading Pharma & Medical Device companies globally
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Building Resilience Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. So, what can we do that promotes resilience? Acceptance We must accept that stress, mistakes, and failure are an inevitable part of our everyday, in our professional work and in our personal lives. Adversity does not discriminate, we all have to handle situations in life of challenging pressures at work, grieving for a loved one, conflict in relationships or mental illness. The list goes on… The saying ‘failure is not an option’ is redundant in today’s emotionally intelligent world. Resilient people know that sh*t happens. In case you were thinking about boxing up all that stress, worry and, pressure - suppression is not an effective strategy. Try not to think about something, and guess where your mind goes… The ability to make mistakes, learn from them, and rebound is resilience building and from this we can branch out into new directions, boost our immune system and lead happier lives. Run Towards Resilience By taking opportunities for change and personal/professional development, we learn how to handle failure, rejection, mistakes; how to rebound and recover from extraordinary circumstances. Build your resilience by making pursuits meaningful. Meditation, photography, learning a new language, taking that course, asking for more responsibility at work… Be kind to yourself by discovering enjoyment in the challenges you face and be optimistic, even on the tough days. By finding your inner drive to take on new projects and also keeping in mind your future focus, you’ll be more autonomous, pragmatic and nurtured as a person. Stronger and more prepared for whatever comes next in life. Mindset Matters Slow and gradual behaviour change is more likely to last. Commit to a manageable behaviour change and we are more likely to follow-through. Balance this with self-compassion. Exercise is so good for us, not only physically but for our mental health and to build cognition. Aim to do a walk for 10 minutes a day over lunch but always show compassion to yourself. If you are too self-critical when you miss one day, you are less likely to bounce back the next day. Be careful of when you place your attention. As humans, our survival instinct makes us excellent at noticing weaknesses and threats. Take a step back, is the way you are thinking going to help you, or just have a detrimental impact you? Resilient people make a conscious effort to not be swallowed up by the negative and instead focus on benefit finding, all those things in your life that you can be grateful for. Don’t do it alone Make a deliberate effort to find what’s good in your life. This should include a strong social connection with colleagues, friends, and family who you can turn to in your times of need. Resilient people ask for help when they need this and see this as a sign of inner-strength, not weakness. What changes do you need to make in your life or your mindset to become resilient?
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Why you should work with us
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A message from our Head of Medical Devices, Rebecca Stevens, Our team are specialist consultants in the fields of Regulatory Affairs, Clinical and Quality Management for medical device manufacturers. At Adaptive Life Science, I am responsible for the Medical Device industry, specifically in the regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Working from our HQ in Berlin and London, I am connecting World Class Talent With The Most Innovative Medical Companies. Are you looking to move on to new professional challenges? Rely on my specialized consulting experience, market knowledge and strong network: all completely free for candidates. We support you every step of the way in finding your dream job, including CV application advice, consultation on salaries, personalised interview preparation, introduction to positions, and negotiating the optimum package. The key element is consultation, and being a secure partner and source of advice during the recruitment process, taking the stress out of the process for you, and working to your time-frame and around your schedule. Why I should be chosen as your recruitment consultant? My unique offer, is that I understand my clients from a 360 perspective and offer full visibility of a company and the offering to my candidate partners. I have close contact not only with the HR department to understand the benefits, working culture and development, but also with the senior decision makers and hiring managers to appreciate the position, team structure and tasks that await you. My client base is extremely broad in the Medical Device industry and I offer a diverse range of possibilities. Some positions are actively available online, but many confidential and handled by me privately. If you have an interest in working with high risk medical devices from Class IIa to Class III, active and non-active, in digital health or with SaMD, focused on Europe and the MDR or with the FDA, then I have an exciting portfolio to share with you from start-ups to global leaders in most therapeutic verticals, i.e. – cardiovascular, ophthalmology, diagnostics, hematology, oncology, respiratory, gastroenterology, dermatology and neurosciences. If you are looking for a new position in Quality Assurance/ Quality Management and/ or Regulatory Affairs and/or Clinical Affairs in the medical device market, we are looking forward to your contact. Rebecca Stevens Global Life Science Recruitment Manager Tel: +44 208 638 5376 Adaptivelifescience.com Video: Adaptive Life Science
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Candidate Testimonials
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I love working with Rebecca, she knows really well what potential candidates may be looking for in a job and really sees to it that the fit between the company and the candidate is great for everyone. Also she is just a lovely person in general, so I always enjoy being in touch with her. I can highly recommend working with Rebecca. It's one thing to match the profile of a potential candidate with the corresponding job description, but it's much more difficult to see the fit on an interpersonal level! Rebecca is one of those recruiters who is not only able to look at the appearance, but also to analyse the people involved, their interests and the potentials that lie in a cooperation. This quality is completed by her consistently positive manner, her commitment to the candidates and the excellent support throughout the entire application process. Any candidate contacted by Rebecca should give the presented opportunity a serious chance - great things can come out of it. Once again, a big thank you for the opportunity you have given me. Working with Hollie has been a great experience. I was lucky Hollie reached out to me offering a number of highly interesting job opportunities. Being a sceptical person, I had a lot of questions at the beginning. Hollie took the time and patience to answer all of them. Furthermore, she always respected my opinion and kept my motivation up throughout the entire process. I am very thankful for all her help and looking forward to working with her in the future. Rebecca went out of her way to make the recruiting process as pleasant and efficient as possible. She was always supportive, provided all the info needed and reliably organized the entire process. A great experience that I would gladly take again anytime! Working with you, Rebecca, can only become a success story for everybody. You don’t see your engagement as simply passing on job offers at will but look very specifically at what an employer needs and what a potential employee can give. It is not only about the professional component, but also about the extent to which the job and the place of work fit the personal and private situation of a candidate. In this way, you are interested in a sustainable relationship from which both sides benefit and are satisfied for a long time. It has been great working with you, Rebecca. Hope, we stay in touch (not for a new job, as here Im fine now - thanks to you :)). Rebecca found me via LinkedIn and the result was my new job position! She did it so well by putting me and my employer in touch. She was super attentive and concerned with me during the entire process ensuring I felt calm and comfortable. I can only recommend Rebecca to anyone who is looking for a new opportunity. She is great! Thank you Rebecca :) Hollie is an incredible talented recruiter, who is genuinely kind and caring. From the initial process and during the interviews we had a great dialogue in which Hollie asked me the right questions and helped me boost my confidence. Hollie followed up with me frequently and kept me updated on the process, ensuring that everything went smoothly, and helped me land me my dream job abroad! Overall, it is by far the most pleasant recruitment process that I have been part of, and anyone whom gets in contact with Hollie is absolutely lucky! It’s my pleasure to recommend Rebecca as I was one of her candidates. Her communication skills are outstanding, she is also very professional, friendly, and always available to lend a hand when necessary. Rebecca follows the recruitment process very closely between the candidates and the employers and she plays a significant role in this process. Additionally, she gives attention to the details and she has a numerous connections that can always put you on the right track. Working with Rebecca is great! As changing jobs can be stressful, Rebecca finds a way to make it as pleasant as possible. She respects your decisions and gives helpful advice if it is needed while always watching out for ones interests. Rebecca is the rare recruiter who can make the recruiting and hiring process as pleasant as possible. She was a delight to work with and I'm still stunned at the turn around time from initial contact to signed contract. She provided insight into the company during interview preparations that made all the difference in establishing a positive relationship early on, and was there whenever I needed an update. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Hollie is an amazing recruiter who I’ve had the pleasure of working with, from the initial call all the way through securing a position and even beyond, she maintained regular contact and worked alongside my busy schedule to ensure that I am always up to date with the information that matters. A high calibre professional in the recruitment world that I would not hesitate in recommending to others. Rebecca was the first headhunter I worked with. In the beginning, I was very sceptical, but after our first phone call every doubt was gone. She explained the offered job in detail and gave room for questions. With her kind and friendly personality, she created a comforting atmosphere. The same was true for every following phone call. She gave great support, whether it was discussing the pros and cons of the offered position or helping me preparing for the job interviews. Whenever I needed information or had questions, I could contact her and she answered immediately. Rebecca fought for me and I got the job, so I owe the job to her. Rebecca was always available for professional advice and tangible support throughout the whole recruitment process. I met Rebecca when she was recruiting for a position in Regulatory Affairs and worked with her for about half a year. Through the whole application process I felt in good hands and was quite impressed by her effort in making sure the position was tailor-cut to my interests and professional knowledge. Rebecca has regularly checked in with me to see if any new questions have come up and has provided sensible advice for the interviews. Personally, I can recommend her to anyone looking for professional development and wish her all the best for her own career! Working with Rebecca has always been highly efficient and pleasant, not just from a professional point of view, but personally as well. With an excellent understanding of people and personalities, she has consistently provided me with the best possible support and has also pointed out possibilities to me that I was not aware of beforehand. I hope to continue working with her for a long time to come. One of the most devoted head hunter I have ever encountered. She has supported me from the first interview and continues to provide support after starting my job. Rebecca has promoted all my strengths and has always been very positive and energetic. Many thanks Rebecca :) It was a great time and a nice experience for me working together with Rebecca, she is a very positive person who cares about the details and understands the needs of both companies and employees which makes her a great connector. She made sure I am happy with my choice and supported me during my application process all along. She gained my trust with thorough work and transparent communication and understands perfectly what she does. Rebecca helped me finding the perfect role for my career progression. She is a very skilled professional and moreover a very good person: always positive, kind, empathetic. She is that kind of recruiter that prioritizes people over results, and thanks to this approach she gets the best results. I will be always grateful to her. Rebecca is a phenomenal recruiter. She found me my perfect role and made the whole transition process to the new role seamless. Rebecca is an attentive listener and did her best to answer all my questions as well as gave me tips to ensure I did my best throughout the interview process.
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What are the ‘in demand’ competencies of a Regulatory Affairs professional?
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The medical device landscape is continuing to evolve as we see an increase in AI, surgical robotics, molecular diagnostics, and digital health. Even for the most traditional medical device manufacturers, the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance, entry into new markets and keeping a harmonious balance between internal departments is prevalent. So, for the professionals working in the highly demanding role within a Regulatory Affairs team, what sets you apart from the rest in this constantly ever-changing professional landscape? What will allow you to develop ahead of schedule and continue professional development? I imagine if you are reading this and we are connected, you already have the technical competence with product registrations for medical devices, relevant academic study experience in Life Sciences or Engineering. Let’s call this the technical and core competencies. What I would like to share with you is the soft, professional skills companies are looking for. The things that start-up, mid-sized and global medical device companies are talking to me about… Every Single Day. Stakeholder management and challenging the status quo Being able to challenge the status quo, having a ‘seat at the table’ internally and being the logical, clear voice of regulatory. Clearly communicating the department wants, needs, challenges, limitations, and hard limits with regards to compliance. Replicating this externally, perhaps with suppliers or the Notified Body. Confidence is key and having the ability to be a change driver in an organisation – companies need these skills to stay innovative and agile in an increasingly competitive and challenging market. Organisational and Project Management In regulatory, unless you are in a large organisation with a clearly divided RA function, normally you will be wearing many hats and working across several areas in the business from R&D, QM, RA and auditing. Companies always have projects on-going and systematic organisation skills are key. Especially with entry into new markets and the transition to MDR and IVDR, perhaps working towards MDSAP or a first ISO13485 certification. Be sure to work on your PM skills and pick up those project leading/contributing skills. Communication skills – The ability to speak the language of engineering and regulatory This links back to point one but essentially, being able to navigate the internal structure and competing demands within the business is key. From R&D who are pushing innovation, to sales whose focus is to get the products out the door, you need to show how you handle these potential roadblocks and come to a conclusion that still meets compliance. Also, translating the data and documentation from engineering into the regulatory framework and QMS is such a valuable skill – showing that you are not only comfortable with the paperwork, but also getting a bit technical. Showcasing your listening skills and ability to negotiate with commercial acumen will gain the respect of senior business leaders who perhaps, have limited knowledge of regulatory and are in genuine need of your expert opinion and guidance. It’s not always going to be easy, but we all love a challenge, right? Working independently and as part of the team Autonomous working, especially in the post-COVID-19 remote working world is going to be so important. It was even before! Whether the company is 10 people or 10,000, medical companies need professionals who can stand on their own two feet, plan their days, have awareness of the priorities and pressures but most importantly, still ask for support when it is needed. I spend 50% of my time with my clients understanding their role requirements but the other 50% is dedicated to understanding the team, culture, environment, and people. It’s important to show you are able to build relationships with a multi-disciplinary department and be a team player towards the common goal. Resilience I will never forget the time a candidate messaged me two minutes before a call and typed “Rebecca, I have to reschedule. I’m stuck on the other line with the Russian MoH dealing with chaos!” There are going to be challenges in every day, but also variety, working with like-minded people and making a difference in the world. In interviews, competency-based assessment will be a topic. Questions like “R&D owe you a document to be able to submit a time critical submission, but they are dragging their feet and don’t see the urgency. How would you handle this situation?” This is the type of question we see come up a lot, particularly from multi-nationals and start-ups. Dealing with organisational change, resource management, increasing regulatory pressures and interrelationship demands internally are all challenges that will bring you personal and professional growth, extremely valuable in the industry as you progress your career into a more strategic/influencing role. Your job is vitally important. You keep the medical world spinning, patients living longer and leading happier lives. There is a shortage of supply in regulatory affairs and increasing demand, but do not forget the soft skills mentioned above to set you apart from the rest! What competencies do you think are necessary for a successful career in Regulatory Affairs?
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