Jessica Hellquist

Jessica Hellquist currently serves as the Talent Director at FloodGate Medical, where she leverages over two decades of specialized experience in medical device recruitment to drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives across the industry. In her role, Jessica focuses on sourcing and securing top-tier professionals in orthopedics, spine, pain management, and medical device sales, marketing, and clinical roles on a nationwide scale. Her expertise extends beyond traditional recruiting; she collaborates closely with medical device companies to develop tailored talent strategies that enhance their commercial business development efforts and accelerate sales growth.

At FloodGate Medical, Jessica plays a pivotal role in executing proprietary talent acquisition and retention strategies, ensuring clients have access to the best candidates in a competitive landscape. Her deep understanding of the orthopedics and pain management sectors allows her to identify candidates with the right blend of technical expertise, leadership qualities, and market insight. Jessica’s successful placement of executive-level sales, marketing, and clinical professionals has contributed significantly to her clients’ ability to innovate and expand their market presence.

Her current projects often involve building high-performing sales teams, developing product management talent, and implementing market intelligence-driven recruitment processes. Jessica’s ability to navigate complex hiring needs—ranging from contract recruitment to executive searches—makes her a trusted partner for medical device companies aiming to improve patient outcomes through better talent. Her commitment to uniting great people with great companies continues to fuel her success in helping medical device organizations thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.