Retained Search for Business Critical Hires
When the role is strategic, technically complex, or difficult to close, Carter Sciences runs a focused retained search with clear process, direct market mapping, and senior execution throughout.
Some hires are too important for a broad process
Leadership and specialist roles shape execution, fundraising credibility, commercial traction, and team culture. These searches are too important for a broad process. They need precise calibration, direct market coverage, and outreach that reflects the quality of the company and the seriousness of the mandate.
Clients include
Biotronik Neuro
Flow Neuroscience
Theta Neurotech
Sens.ai
Mainstay Medical
Avatar Medical
Neuropace
Bluewind Medical
Brill Neurotech
Biotronik Neuro Flow Neuroscience Theta Neurotech Sens.ai Mainstay Medical Avatar Medical Neuropace Bluewind Medical Brill Neurotech
What Is Included
Search briefing and success profile definition
Target company mapping and talent market research
Direct outreach and candidate engagement
Screening, calibration, and shortlist presentation
Interview process support and market feedback
Offer support and close management
Roles We Support
C-level leaders
Functional heads
Commercial leaders
Technical specialists
Board-level introductions where relevant
Commercial Structure
Structured, transparent engagement
Retained Search is a milestone-based engagement with clear deliverables, communication cadence, and accountability. The model is structured because the work is strategic. Flexibility can be built in where appropriate, but the mandate should still feel premium, deliberate, and tightly run.
Discuss a retained mandate
If you are hiring for a role that will shape the next phase of the business, it is worth running a more deliberate search from the start.