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Executive Search for MedTech & Sports Tech Leaders

We help innovators at the intersection of health, performance, and AI hire the leaders they can’t afford to get wrong.

Building Teams for Regulated, Real-World Impact

MedTech and Sports Tech are converging — smart devices, real-time health data, and AI-driven insights are powering breakthroughs in both patient care and human performance. From FDA-approved wearables to elite athlete monitoring platforms, the sector is pushing boundaries. Yet hiring for these roles is hard: talent must span regulated health environments, AI innovation, and consumer usability. Lucent helps emerging medtech and sports tech companies hire data, AI, and product leaders who understand clinical safety and real-world performance.

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AI-first healthtech and diagnostics startups

Connected device and wearable innovators

Enterprise MedTech , Digital Health and Sports Tech leaders

Typical Searches in MedTech & Digital Health

Chief Technology Officer

Head of Engineering

Head of AI

Sports Data Science

Clinical Machine Learning

Director of Product (Medical Software / Devices)

VP Engineering (IoT MedTech, Digital Platforms)

Data Privacy & Security Officer (HIPAA/GDPR compliant systems)

Niche technology, AI and data talent

Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.

You Can’t Afford the Wrong Hire in Health or Human Performance

Hybrid roles needing fluency in medicine, AI, and regulatory frameworks
Talent scarcity in clinical-grade ML and explainable AI
Regulatory barriers (MDR, FDA, AI Act) requiring specialized leadership
Long sales cycles requiring leaders with go-to-market stamina and credibility
Privacy laws shaping technical architecture and hiring needs
Competition from Big Tech, Big Pharma, and funded health startups
Biometric and health data requires secure, compliant infrastructure

Specialists in the Talent That Drives Health, Performance, and Growth

Lucent specializes in high-stakes hiring at the nexus of technology, regulation, and human outcomes. Whether you're commercializing a medical-grade wearable or scaling a sports AI platform, we bring precision, speed, and insight to every search. Here's why leading healthtech and sports tech companies choose us:

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: We understand the unique blend of skills needed in healthtech and sports performance — from clinical credibility to real-world usability, AI leadership to regulatory fluency.
Lucent Smart Search® Process: Our proprietary 83-step methodology is designed for complexity. We define hybrid roles with clarity, uncover hidden talent, and ensure rigorous vetting for leadership fit.
Global Reach, Local Insight: With a presence in the UK, EU, and North American markets, we navigate regional talent pools and regulations with fluency — whether hiring in London, Berlin, or Boston.
Trusted by Founders and Investors: Early-stage teams and growth-stage leaders alike rely on Lucent to fill their most business-critical positions — not just quickly, but right the first time.
Outcome-Focused Partnerships: We don't just fill roles — we help you build lasting leadership teams aligned with mission, market, and momentum.

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Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.

To me, Rebecca is more than just a recruiter; she's a valued business partner who assists me in locating, attracting, and recruiting top-notch candidates. Unlike your typical recruiter who simply relies on database searches, Rebecca employs a more comprehensive and systematic approach, yielding superior results. The candidates she provides consistently surpass the quality of those sourced by most other recruiters.

Rebecca goes above and beyond by actively promoting companies and roles to enhance visibility, incorporating innovative strategies like using videos to capture attention. The engagement level from candidates is exceptional, resulting in successful placements for key roles within rapidly growing companies facing significant challenges.

Matt Little, Chair and NED, Various High Growth Companies.

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