West Leland

West Leland Group is a boutique direct hire recruitment firm based in Chicago, specialising in placing Quality Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Systems professionals for medical device companies. With over a decade of experience, the firm partners with organisations ranging from early-stage startups to global manufacturers, helping build teams that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and market access. Every search is led by a senior recruiter and managed with a consultative, hands-on approach grounded in technical fluency and functional expertise.

West Leland Group specialises in recruiting for FDA-regulated industries, with a core focus on medical device organisations developing Class I, II, and III technologies. The firm also supports select searches in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulated packaging sectors nationwide. The company works with diverse client types including original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organisations, and private equity-backed firms, serving both product and service-based companies at all stages of growth.

The firm operates with deep networks across greater Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and other key Midwest markets, with reach extending to neighbouring regions and select national searches. West Leland Group was founded to provide companies with a recruiting partner who understands the nuances of regulated industries and how to identify talent required to bring safe, effective technologies to patients. The company offers both contingent and retained search models to align with clients' timelines, complexity, and hiring priorities, with a goal to strengthen teams, elevate brand reputation, and drive lasting impact through every hire.