Meet Callum
Principal Consultant
New England , USA
Meet Callum
Principal Consultant
New England , USA
Callum Sparkes
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.
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
Our latest jobs
Integration Specialist
Cambridge,
80
Apply Now An opportunity to join a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. The…
Director of Quality
Buffalo, New York
Salary + Bonus + LTI
Apply Now Overview of Position The Director of Quality Assurance leads and mentors the quality team…
Director of QC
Alsace, Haut-Rhin
Competitive
Apply Now Vacancy Details My client, a global life sciences company in Schleswig-Holstein, is looking for a Director…
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.
Industry specialist
You’ll only ever work with a genuine sector specialist with a strong industry network
Fast delivery
You’ll always receive a quick response and be presented with the most relevant CVs
Hiring partnership
We’ll work in partnership to plan, forecast and budget your hiring requirements
Talent Solution
We can support you with single placements, project teams, staff augmentation and more
Latest insights
The Challenges of Finding and Keeping Talent
There’s an interesting trend emerging from our Salary Guide and Trends Report for 2022. It’s the conflict…
JCW Group appoints Perry Dowell as CFO
JCW Group has appointed Perry Dowell as Chief Financial Officer. Perry joins the global talent specialist to…
9 things that are important to candidates right now
9 things that are important to candidates right now One of the ways to connect with the…
