Ben’s relationship with Terumo began in early 2022, shortly after founding Elson Search. Recommended to the Head of Talent Acquisition in Europe, he was trusted with several challenging recruitment projects. Ben quickly delivered, securing multiple high-impact appointments, and has since made 11 successful placements with Terumo. The roles he supports are often complex and hard to fill, requiring deep research and persistence. Most sit within the European Clinical and Medical Division (EMCD), spanning seniorities from specialist to leadership level and he has made appointments in seven countries. This partnership reflects Terumo’s confidence in Ben’s expertise and stands as a testament to his ability to deliver talent where it matters most. Terumo is an invaluable client to Ben, a partnership he values and continues to strengthen.
11
Placements
3 years
Working together
7
Different countries
€70,000 - €200,000
Circa salary range of placements
Founded in 1921, Terumo is Ben's oldest client. Originally from Japan, Terumo established its headquarters in Belgium and North America in 1971. During the 1990s, Terumo made significant contributions to cardiovascular intervention by advocating for the then-innovative transradial intervention technique for coronary procedures. The acquisition of a €3 million cardiovascular division in 1999 was a pivotal moment in shaping the future of Terumo. Post-2000, Terumo continued to expand internationally and made several strategic acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio. Notable purchases include Vascutek (Endovascular), Microvention (Neurovascular), Bolton Medical (Endovascular), and Quirem Medical (Interventional Oncology). Today, Terumo is a highly regarded medical device manufacturer, known for its broad interventional offering, its attention to detail and high-quality product line.
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Placement insights
Highlighting some of the placements we've made with this particular client
| Role | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Affairs Expert | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | France |
| EMEA Biometrics Manager | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | France |
| EMEA Change Manager | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | Belgium |
| EMEA Medical Affairs Director, Terumo Interventional Oncology | Interventional Oncology | Denmark |
| EMEA Senior Medical Advisor, Interventional Oncology | Interventional Oncology | Germany |
| European Marketing Manager terumo | Peripheral Vascular | Spain |
| Medical Sciences Specialist | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | Ireland |
| Northwest Finance Business Partner Manager | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | United Kingdom |
| Senior Clinical Evaluation Specialist | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | Germany |
| Transformation Coach | Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular & Interventional Oncology | Belgium |
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"I initially hired Ben to assist us in filling two very niche positions in Medical and Clinical Affairs: one was a newly launched vacancy, and the other had been challenging to fill for over ten months. Ben embraced the challenge, built strong relationships with my talent acquisition team and the hiring managers, and presented us with an excellent selection of candidates. As a result, we successfully filled both roles within two months. I highly recommend Ben as an energetic recruitment partner!"
"We received excellent support from Elson Search! Ben presented us with outstanding candidates. He successfully understood both our technical and managerial needs, as well as, importantly, our company's culture and the way our team operates."
"I had the privilege of collaborating with Elson Search and working closely with Ben. He consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, expertise, and support, showing a genuine commitment to finding the right candidate. Ben has a deep understanding of his client and the role, providing valuable guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a true professional. His reliability and dedication make for a seamless and positive experience."
"After having conducted several recruitments myself with multiple recruiters, for the first time in 15 years I had the opportunity to experience the process from the other side, as an applicant. I feel lucky to have had Ben facilitating the process! Ben played a key role in supporting the smooth introduction to the company; in finding the common ground between us, and in giving advice on tactical and organisational milestones. With empathy and patience, he helped me to move through the process and allowed me to reflect before embracing it as my next professional chapter. I am particularly grateful for our conversations about the purpose and the mission in one’s life, and I truly believe that this is how a talent recruiter should approach applicants. Ben has a fine sense for people, and I trust he will add value to your recruitment or to your personal development project."
"It was a real pleasure to work with Ben Thompson. He is very professional and was able to guide me through the various steps of my recruitment process with efficiency and responsiveness. He always listens carefully and provides relevant feedback and substantial feedback. I thank Ben for his trust and for helping me to start my new challenge. I wish him success with Elson Search!"
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