Hiring The Best
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Leading Medical Device, Biotech and IVD recruiters — trusted by over 150 clients with 5-star reviews. Covering DACH, US and UK regions.

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We're
Adaptive Life Science

We provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering Medical Device, Diagnostic and Biotech industries in the DACH and US regions.

From Regulatory Affairs and Quality to Clinical R&D, Digital Health and Medical Sales — we place mid-level to C-suite talent trusted by 150+ clients including Sysmex, ThermoFisher, Bausch & Lomb and Fresenius Medical Care.

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What We Recruit For

Mid-level to C-suite talent across every Life Science discipline.

Why Choose Adaptive Life Science?

01

360° Client Understanding

We go beyond the job description. By building close relationships with both HR and Hiring Managers, we share insights about role dynamics, team culture and daily tasks — not just benefits.

02

Deep Market Expertise

With 10+ years in Life Science recruitment and an intimate understanding of DACH regulations, ISO standards, CAPA, and therapeutic areas, we deliver candidates who hit the ground running.

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1.2 Interview to Placement

Our rigorous candidate screening and market knowledge means only the most qualified candidates reach interview stage — saving your time and improving your hire quality.

Leadership

The Minds
Behind Adaptive Life Science

5.
David James
CEO

David James

Natalie Brennan
Finance Director

Natalie Brennan

Finance Director

Natalie Brennan

Natalie is your go-to person if you have questions regarding invoicing, payroll, or tax affairs. With experience at Citi Bank and HR agencies, she has been our Global Finance Manager for 16 years.

Marek Wierzbicki
DACH Digital Director

Marek Wierzbicki

DACH Digital Director

Marek Wierzbicki

Marek is an experienced Talent Acquisition expert with 15 years of professional experience across DACH. His passion is to help companies building and growing their internal digital expert teams.

Christian Schinner
Director Digital, Product & Analytics

Christian Schinner

Director Digital, Product & Analytics

Christian Schinner

Christian has a background in HR, Market Research and Business Psychology. Over the past ten years, he has developed a unique network of Tier 1 Marketing, General Management, Data and Product Executives, partnering with some of the fastest growing eCommerce brands, Tech Scale Up's and established SMB's.

Rebecca Stevens
Life Science Director

Rebecca Stevens

Life Science Director

Rebecca Stevens

Rebecca is a specialist recruiter with years of experience hiring talent in Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Clinical, and Quality Management for the Life Science industry.

Owain Withers
Sales Director

Owain Withers

Sales Director

Owain Withers

As the director of the SaaS practice, Owain leads on VP, Head of and C-suite hires in the space. He works with firms that range from VC-backed (Seed funding/Series A) to post-IPO/PE owned, across the entire spectrum of SaaS specialisations.

Michele Cerioni
Partner - Europe

Michele Cerioni

Partner - Europe

Michele Cerioni

Michele is a Partner specialising in the Language Services, IPMS, and Technology sectors. For over 10 years with Adaptive, he has supported global clients in building high-performing commercial and operational teams. Working across the DACH, Italian, Spanish and U.S. markets, Michele brings deep industry insight and speaks all four languages fluently.

Andrew Jones
Global Language Service Director

Andrew Jones

Global Language Service Director

Andrew Jones

Andrew is a leading consultant for the Language Service & Technology Industry. Over the past 6 years, he has helped leading names build strong sales and operational teams across Europe and the US.

David Ostruszka
IT Operations Manager

David Ostruszka

IT Operations Manager

David Ostruszka

David leads internal AI & Technology at Adaptive Globalization, excelling in designing bespoke technology stacks that enhance the efficiency and speed of the recruitment process.

Justyna Bull
Partner

Justyna Bull

Partner

Justyna Bull

Justyna is a Partner specialising in operational roles within Language Services and Technology. With over 10 years at Adaptive, she recruits across the full spectrum of delivery positions—from Specialist Translators and Project Managers to CTO and COO level—helping clients build exceptional teams.

Building Careers Since 2006

Testimonials

Trusted by
Industry Leaders

4.9/5 from 500+ reviews
01 / 09

Working with Adaptive over the past decade has been more than just a professional collaboration—it has felt like having a true partner by my side. They took the time to understand not only my career goals but also my strengths, ensuring that each role they recommended was a perfect fit where I could bring real value.

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Alex Matusescu
Managing DirectorXTRF
98%
Satisfaction
500+
Clients
1.8
CV to Interview
4.9
Rating

Who Do We Work With?

We specialise in building winning teams in regulatory affairs, quality & compliance, clinical R&D and medical sales — leveraging deep industry expertise and an extensive network across the medical device and life science ecosystem.

Our partnerships with clients ensure their teams are scaled effectively, providing access to the best talent globally.

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