Overview

• IPL Life Sciences operates under the Howard-Sloan family of companies and specializes in recruitment for Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Life Science & Analytical Instrumentation, CRO, and Medical Device industries.
• The company employs 4 industry and functional specialists who leverage decades of relationships and knowledge to address recruitment challenges.
• IPL Life Sciences serves clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses, university/laboratory incubators, and PE/VC-backed organizations across pre-commercial, clinical, and commercialization stages.
• The firm focuses on niche sectors such as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Synthetic Biology, and Cell & Gene Therapies involving CDMOs, platforms, and therapeutics targeting oncology, rare disease, neuro, and cardio metabolic conditions.
• Functional expertise includes Commercial roles (Sales, Marketing), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Development, Medical Writing, and Software Engineering with AI/ML applications in life sciences.

Specializations

• Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) recruitment for regulatory and technical roles
• Synthetic Biology talent acquisition for research, development, and manufacturing
• Scientific/Life Science Instrumentation & Testing staffing for field service and clinical applications
• Cell & Gene Therapies recruitment for CDMOs, platform developers, and therapeutics targeting oncology, rare diseases, and neuro/cardio metabolic conditions

Services & Approach

• Retained and Project-Based Executive Search for C-suite and leadership roles
• Contract and Contract-to-Hire staffing solutions for technical positions in Quality Engineering, Clinical Affairs, and Manufacturing
• Fractional Executive placements for interim leadership in Tech Ops, CMC, and Medical Affairs
• Staff Augmentation for specialized roles in Software Engineering (DevOps, AI/ML) and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering within life sciences