Elson Search

Partnered with

2014-2022

Hired across

EMEA & USA

Merit Medical & Elson Search

Our Relationship with Merit Medical

Over an eight-year tenure as Merit Medical's recruitment partner (2014-2022), Ben delivered 20 successful placements across their EMEA & USA businesses, mainly spanning interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular disciplines. The hands-on experience recruiting across multiple business units gave Ben insider knowledge of their culture, hiring criteria, and business strategy. From Territory Managers in the UK and France to Clinical Specialists, Marketing leaders, and EMEA executives across Germany, Belgium, Spain, and beyond, Ben developed an acute understanding of what drives Merit Medical's talent acquisition across all levels and functions. This long-standing relationship represents Ben's ability to source candidates who not only fit the technical requirements but thrive within an organisation's culture.

20

Placements

9

Countries hired in

6

Functions hired for

8-year

Partnership

About Merit Medical

Merit Medical is a global leader in the manufacture of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical serves hospitals and physicians worldwide with approximately 7,000 employees globally. The company's diverse product portfolio spans cardiovascular, oncology, critical care, gastroenterology, pulmonology, radiology, and spine specialties, with procedural solutions including interventional cardiology, embolotherapy, dialysis access, and specialty drainage systems. Merit competes globally with established MedTech innovators, delivering solutions that advance patient care across multiple therapeutic areas and specialties.

Challenge

Problem

Solution

Results

Real results, not just promises.

Placement insights

Highlighting some of the placements we've made with this particular client

Role	Category	Location
DACH Inside Sales Manager	Interventional Devices	Germany
DACH Vice President	Interventional Devices	Germany
EMEA Clinical Product Specialist	Peripheral Vascular	United Kingdom
EMEA HR Business Partner	Interventional Devices	Netherlands
EMEA Product Manager Merit	CRM & EP	United Kingdom
EMEA Senior Marketing Director	Interventional Devices	United Kingdom
EMEA Vice President	Peripheral Vascular	United Kingdom
European Education Director	Interventional Devices	Netherlands
France & Belgium Country Manager	Interventional Cardiology	France
Germany Sales Manager	Interventional Cardiology	Germany
Southwest UK Territory Manager	Interventional Cardiology	United Kingdom
USA General Manager	Interventional Devices	United States
EMEA Digital Marketing Manager	Interventional Devices	Netherlands

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Jerome Fernandez

France & Belgium Country Manager

"Ben Thompson is a very good professional in his approach and gives you confidence quickly. He pays attention to your current situation and shares with you key advices during the hiring process. I can tell you that Charlton Morris with Ben Thompson particularly have changed my life and helped me to make evolving my career in the right way!"

Alberto Huerta

Business Manager, Southern Europe - Interventional Cardiology

"As a recruiter, Ben stands out of the crowd with a close follow up along the whole process, being really helpful, understanding your needs, and actively participating at all time to reach both parts goals. Great professional."

Erik Küper

Regional Vice President & GM DACH

"I know Ben and his colleagues since a few years. But we never worked closely with each other, until there was a fit. A fit in the sense that he had a job opportunity I was interested in. And then I discovered his professionalism and that of his company. Transparent communication, respecting deadlines, genuinely showing interest in a candidate and his background and experience. After a very intense process, I got the job. He further helped to get through the administrative part, even over the week-end. That's called dedication. Thanks Ben, hope to continue working in the future again."

Michel Fraussen

Inside Sales Leader, EMEA

"I highly recommend Ben Thompson. I was in contact with Ben for my recruitment as Inside Sales Manager DACH at Merit. From the begin on until the contract I appreciated his commitments an quick way of working. He answered all my questions. I am really impressed how quick the hole process was handled by Ben. For me the best recruiter I ever worked with. Thanks a lot Ben and let stay in touch."

Jodie Love

Vice President Marketing

"Ben is a dedicated recruitment partner and I highly recommend working with him. He provides both client and candidate with a clear understanding of fit and scope of a role through his ability to develop a good working relationship quickly and assess the needs on both sides. Throughout the recruitment process, Ben was attentive to preparation, communication and feedback to keep the process smooth and in the end both positive and rewarding."

Marc Van Kan

Director Commercial Excellence EMEA

"Ben has been a great driving force in the successful transition into Merit Medical. He always made sure that both parties were prepared and communicated next steps well in advance. The follow up during the interview process was timely and very clear. I can highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a recruiter who is able select the right candidate, guide the candidate and company along the process and successfully close a search for an open position."

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