Rapidly reducing time-to-hire for a US surgical robotics innovator 

When a pioneering surgical robotics company needed urgent software engineering hires to support the next iteration of their gyroscopic radiosurgery platform, they partnered with R&D Partners. Our medtech team delivered niche talent at speed, helping them stay on track with their 12-month development roadmap. 

Key stats 

• 6 qualified CVs submitted within 4 working days 
• 100% interview progression rate for first role 
• Time-to-hire reduced to 2.5 weeks 
• Exclusive recruitment partnership established 

The situation 

A US-based surgical robotics company specialising in gyroscopic radiosurgery was preparing to launch the next version of its high-precision treatment platform. With ongoing client commitments stretching their internal resources, they needed to expand their software engineering team, fast. 

The roles required deep expertise in radiotherapy, motion control, and surgical robotics, skills that are rare and highly specialised. Previous agencies had struggled to deliver, and the company faced mounting pressure to meet development deadlines without compromising quality. 

The solution 

The VP of Software reached out to R&D Partner’s Director of medtech. After a detailed briefing, our team quickly understood the technical requirements and how best to position the company’s mission and culture to attract top-tier talent. 

We focused on three strategic hires: 

• A senior technical lead with radiotherapy robotics experience 
• A UI & API-focused engineer 
• A senior treatment planning systems (TPS) generalist 

Our medtech consultants activated their network and delivered 6 well-vetted CVs for the technical lead role within 4 working days. All progressed to interview, and one was hired within 2.5 weeks. 

For the TPS role, 7 candidates were submitted within 3 working days, resulting in another successful hire within 2 weeks. For the UI & API role, we facilitated a contractor trial through our US entity to ensure cultural fit before permanent commitment. 

The result 

Our swift and targeted recruitment approach dramatically reduced time-to-hire and eased pressure on the client’s engineering team. Our success led to an exclusive recruitment partnership, and we continue to support their growth as trusted medtech specialists. 

From complexity to clarity 

Hiring for niche engineering roles in medtech doesn’t have to slow innovation. Whether you’re scaling a robotics team or building out software capabilities under pressure, R&D Partner’s delivers specialist talent with speed and precision. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your team with your next medical breakthrough.