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​Placing a specialist R&D engineer for a leading spinal implants company

At BioTalent, we pride ourselves on building strong, long-term relationships with industry professionals, allowing us to deliver fast, effective hiring solutions. When a mid-sized global spinal implants company in San Diego needed a highly specialised R&D Engineer, they turned to BioTalent to find the perfect fit—quickly and seamlessly.

Key Stats
  • Candidates submitted: 2 within 24 hours

  • First interviews: Conducted within 24 hours of submission

  • Final interviews: Completed within 1 week

  • Time to hire: Under 3 weeks

  • Start date: 1 week after offer acceptance

The Context

Our client is a global leader in spinal implant technology, developing cutting-edge medical devices that improve patient outcomes. With a growing pipeline of innovation, they needed an R&D Engineer with specific product expertise to drive their next phase of development.

The Challenge

The company required an engineer with highly specialised expertise—one who understood the intricacies of spinal implants and could seamlessly integrate into their team. Finding candidates with this niche skill set in a competitive market was a challenge, and they needed a fast, high-quality solution.

The Solution

With years of networking and market presence, BioTalent had already built strong connections with top R&D talent in this space. We:

  • Mapped out 15 key organisations to headhunt from.

  • Leveraged our existing network of pre-qualified candidates.

  • Ensured candidates aligned with technical skills, product experience, salary expectations, and cultural fit.

This targeted approach allowed us to deliver immediate results, providing two highly qualified candidates within 24 hours.

The Results

The speed and precision of our approach meant that:

  • Both candidates were interviewed within 24 hours of submission.

  • Final interviews took place within a week.

  • An offer was made and accepted in under 3 weeks.

  • The successful candidate started within 1 week of accepting the offer.

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Melody over many years, both in hiring top-notch talent for my team and in my own job search. She’s sharp, incredibly personable, and has an exceptional ability to match employers with the right candidates.
Melody provided valuable market insights and a tailored approach that made the hiring process smooth and efficient. She is a rare find in the recruiting world—any med device company would be lucky to have her support!" — R&D Director, Spinal Implants Company

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