Introduction by the founder of Snedden Campbell
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nedden Campbell (SC) is a Callendar-based recruitment firm for the global medical technology sector. It was founded by me and my wife, Jennifer Snedden, in 2001 as a recruitment partner for medtech firms in Europe and beyond. We find senior, skilled people and we make board placements in companies that are involved in a range of areas, including life sciences, biomedical, diagnostics and medical devices. Working directly with company management or engaged by external investors, we have placed skilled staff in companies in the UK, Spain, France and Denmark and we have attended meetings in Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Dubai. As a small company with a global audience, we are one of only a small number of recruiters with more than two decaces of experience in medtech recruitment and we have an enviable and hard won reputation for quality, effectiveness and dependability, which benefits from a large amount of repeat business. We bring a specialist understanding of the medical technology industry to the business, plus a mix of experience, curiosity and creativity to help find the best possible candidates available for your company. We’ve also been told on many occasions that working with us is an enjoyable experience. I have been in candidate search for more than 30 years. Prior to launching Snedden Campbell, I held senior roles for some of the UK’s biggest recruitment companies. Fed up with men in grey suits, pointless KPIs and sharp practice, I decided to launch a new kind of retained medical technology search consultancy that would bring
approachability to headhunting, where clients and candidates would be treated equally and where nobody ever said ‘touching base’. I now spend my time meeting clients and delivering on projects around the UK, Europe and worldwide. Regular business trips always include a visit to the nearest art gallery or cathedral. Outside of work, I love exploring Scotland on foot and usually in the company of Ziggy, the office wonder dog. If the weather is bad, I’ll head to my bench where I’m making a 1:48 scale, air force in plastic. Jennifer leads our market analysis and candidate search function, as well as providing operational support for Snedden Campbell. She has played an important role in making the company what it is today, primarily by not putting up with my madder ideas. Away from the office, Jennifer relaxes, by designing and making soft furnishings, especially lampshades.
Ivor Campbell CEO of Snedden Campbell