CardiacBooster Case Study

Challenge

CardiacBooster, a Netherlands-based medtech start-up developing an innovative cardiac assist device, sought to expand its operations internationally. As part of its strategic growth, the company selected Galway, Ireland, as the location for a new R&D hub, with a long-term goal of scaling into manufacturing.

With limited brand presence in Ireland and a competitive hiring landscape, CardiacBooster needed a recruitment partner who could:

• Bring their brand to market in Galway,
• Attract top-tier talent across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory
• Establish a scalable hiring strategy aligned with their global growth ambitions.
  

Solution

Mason Alexander was introduced to CardiacBooster through IDA Ireland, with whom we have a long-standing relationship supporting inward investment and talent strategies.

We engaged directly with CardiacBooster’s Galway-based CTO and partnered closely to:

• Position CardiacBooster as an employer of choice among highly skilled professionals in the Galway medtech ecosystem.
• Design and execute a targeted talent acquisition strategy across critical functions, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations.
• Leverage our local market expertise and network to create candidate interest despite the company’s initial low visibility in Ireland.



This included crafting compelling messaging, educating the market about the company’s mission and technology, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience throughout the process.

Outcome:

• 80% of all hires made during the Galway scale-up phase were placed by Mason Alexander.
  
• Successfully recruited key early hires in R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing, enabling CardiacBooster to establish critical operational capability.
  
• Created market awareness and positive employer brand perception, positioning CardiacBooster as a desirable destination for medtech talent.
  
• Built a long-term talent partnership that continues to support CardiacBooster’s growth—now in its third year of collaboration.

Ongoing Impact:

Today, Mason Alexander remains a strategic talent partner to CardiacBooster, continuing to support high-impact roles as the Galway site matures and expands. This case exemplifies our ability to bridge international medtech companies into the Irish talent market, delivering sustainable hiring success from start-up through scale-up.