Callum Sparkes

Meet Callum

Principal Consultant

New England , USA

Principal Consultant

After gaining a BSc in Mathematics and his MA in Creative Writing, Callum took the logical next step and entered the world of life sciences recruitment. He joined Catalyst Life Sciences in 2018 and since then has led the market in recruiting for Quality & Regulatory talent in New England’s Medical Device and Diagnostic industries.

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Recent placements

SVP Quality & Regulatory Affairs

In-Vitro Diagnostics, Billerica, MA

Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

Class III Cardiology Devices, Boston, MA

IVDR Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Vitro Diagnostics, Remote, US

Quality Assurance Manager

Combination Products, Newton, MA

Callum's areas of focus

I work with exceptional candidates with the following skill sets

Vitro Diagnostics
Molecular Diagnostics
Companion Diagnostics
Medical Devices

Regulatory Affairs
Quality Assurance
Quality Engineering
Software Quality

MDD/MDR
IVDD/IVDR

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Get to know Callum

What is the biggest problem your clients have when recruiting?

They feel as though they’re constantly trying to fit round pegs into square holes because that’s all that is available when the hole appears. They don’t need to have this headache because I’m lucky enough to spend all day speaking with the best talent (even when they’re not actively looking) in these niche markets so that when you need it, I know where the right round peg is for a perfect fit.

What is the most important skill as a recruiter?

To constantly be aware of the fact that everybody has their own professional problems they’re tackling and it is our job as recruitment partners to understand where the pain is and provide the solutions to the problem, not create more problems.

What's the last book you read?

Mastery by Robert Greene. Awesome read about the philosophy of ‘getting better at something’ – it answered a lot of questions I didn’t know I had!

What’s the most sought after skill set in your market at present?

2020 illuminated cracks that existed in global medical care, and the incredible amount of public interest and investment into the diagnostics space – coupled with the IVDR compliance deadline – has lead to high demand for talent with Regulatory Affairs experience in the in vitro diagnostics space that outweighs the supply. That’s where I’m able to help.

Why work with us

We have the expertise to help you deliver projects, grow teams and accelerate business growth. Financial services recruitment specialists, we have an extensive network of skilled candidates, from graduates to C-suite, and a range of talent solutions to ensure you receive a service tailored for you. Whether you need a single employee or whole project team, we deliver people capable of making an impact from day one.