We Recruit Candidates for All Aspects of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare

Health Tech

Digital Health

Medical Devices

Pharmaceutical Sales

Ophthalmology

Optometry

Dental

Chiropractic

Nursing

Medical Doctors

Sales

Medical Advisor

Medical Science Liaison

Pharmacovigilance

Clinical Affairs

Clinical Research

Business Development

Medical Aesthetics

Animal Health

Pharmacy

Regulatory Affairs

Marketing

Meet Our Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Recruiters

The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

6 Reasons To Choose IQ PARTNERS as your Medical and Healthcare Recruitment Agency

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Canada’s Most Experienced Pharmaceutical, Health Tech and Healthcare Recruiters

30+ Years of experience and recruiters who are 100% focused on healthcare gives you a candidate network that is deep and wide.

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Deep Candidate Network

We have a deep database of the top talent in medical and healthcare, a vast network, and relationships that go back decades.

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Fastest in the Industry

With our team approach and deep networks, we move at the speed of tech and can deliver you top performers in health tech, healthcare, medical and pharma.

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97.1% Rating

Our clients rate our professionalism and tech industry knowledge as ‘Above Average’ or ‘Outstanding’.

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Coast-to-Coast Coverage

From Ottawa to Vancouver to Silicon Valley to Austin, we’ve staffed tech teams across North America. While our headquarters are in Toronto, times have changed and most of our recruiters now work remotely in offices from Calgary to Halifax.

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Recruiting for Every Stage

We recruit health tech, healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical professionals of all levels, for all aspects of the industry (from product development and testing to regulatory affairs and marketing).

More Reasons To Choose IQ PARTNERS as your Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Agency

109 5-Star Ratings on Google
A great reputation means clients trust us and candidates take our calls.

Last year, we helped 259 companies hire better
81% of those were repeat clients.

Just 1 Hour From You
We only require a 1-hour deep dive search briefing from the decision makers to ensure we hit the bullseye on your requirements so you get the right candidate the first time.

Industry Standard Rates
Competitive fees and flexible approach in service plans including a la carte, total team building or contract placements.

Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

I have been using “TEAM K2” at IQ Partners for the last quarter and I must say, they have really done a great job!. Their tenacity and their ability to listen, form a plan, and execute it has been heads and shoulders above their competition. Kelly & Kayla (K2) have really become strong advocates for VetCare Canada. They stay up to date with our posts on LinkedIn, and have a great understanding of what we are all about, and are able to represent us well in the market. Their ability to tap into the passive candidate market in a very competitive and skill deprived industry is having a positive impact on our bottom line. I am thrilled with the progress they have made in a short time. I am excited to see what the future holds for us working together. I have recently partnered with them to include our hospitals in Western Canada now as well. Keep up the great work IQ Partners!

Brian Dawson, VetCare Canada

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

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We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

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We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

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We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

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We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

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We debrief all non-selected candidates.

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We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

FAQ

How can pharmaceutical recruiters in Toronto help employers find specialized candidates?

Pharmaceutical recruiters in Toronto help employers find candidates with the right scientific knowledge, regulatory awareness, commercial experience, clinical understanding, and communication skills. This is especially important for specialized pharma, biotech, medical device, and health tech roles.

Can IQ PARTNERS recruit regulatory affairs, clinical research, and MSL talent?

Yes. IQ PARTNERS supports hiring for regulatory affairs, clinical research, clinical operations, medical science liaison, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, quality, compliance, and related healthcare roles. These searches require careful assessment of technical expertise and regulated-industry experience.

What makes healthcare and pharma recruitment different?

Healthcare and pharmaceutical recruitment requires industry-specific screening because employers need candidates who understand compliance, patient or provider needs, technical products, clinical environments, and regulated communication. The right hire must be both technically capable and trusted in the market.

Do you recruit medical device, health tech, and healthcare sales talent?

Yes. IQ PARTNERS recruits medical device, health tech, pharmaceutical sales, business development, marketing, and commercial healthcare talent. These roles often require candidates who can explain complex solutions, build relationships, and support growth in regulated markets.

Do you recruit healthcare sales and marketing talent?

Yes. IQ PARTNERS can help employers hire healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, and health tech sales and marketing professionals. These roles often require candidates who understand complex products, regulated messaging, provider relationships, patient needs, and commercial growth.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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