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Herbert Hess

Herbert Hess

Connecting Companies with Top Talent in IT, Biotech, and Medical Device sectors

Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Joined April 2025
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Managers & Directors
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Technical Architects & Engineers
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Pharma & MedDev QA/RA
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Strategic Innovators & Tech Leaders
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Sales & BizDev

Summary

Herbert Hess is a seasoned executive search professional with over 35 years of experience, founding Hess Associates in 1986. His firm specializes in connecting companies with top talent in the IT, Medical Device, Biotechnology, and Biopharmaceutical sectors across Canada, the US, and internationally. He leverages his background in scientific disciplines and extensive sales experience to deeply understand client requirements. hessjobs+1
With a strong academic foundation in science (M.Sc. Bio-Physics from U Cincinnati and B.Sc. Physics from CCNY), Herbert Hess brings a unique, technically informed perspective to executive recruitment. This scientific background, combined with over a decade in award-winning sales roles at IBM and StorageTek, enables him to effectively assess and place candidates in highly specialized technical and life science fields. hessjobs+1
Herbert Hess is recognized as a thought leader in recruitment and career development, having published several articles on LinkedIn Pulse. His writings cover practical advice on topics such as job transitions, skill development for career longevity, and effective management strategies, demonstrating his commitment to guiding professionals and organizations. linkedin+2
Herbert Hess maintains an extensive professional network, evidenced by his firm's more than 25 years of membership in National Personnel Associates (NPA), a global network of over 400 independent search firms. His personal LinkedIn connections exceed 25,000, indicating a broad reach and strong relationships within his industry. hessjobs+1

Work

Education

Writing

Quitting Your Job in Style

July 1, 2018

An article providing advice on how to professionally resign from a job, covering topics like securing a new position, transitioning projects, drafting a resignation letter, handling counter-offers, and maintaining professionalism.

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TRANSITION TO MANAGEMENT

March 1, 2018

An article offering guidance for new managers on how to successfully transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role, emphasizing communication, setting clear objectives, team engagement, and regular reporting to senior management.

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What Skills Must You Develop to Survive?

September 1, 2017

An article discussing the necessity for individuals to adapt and develop entrepreneurial mindsets, embrace new opportunities, and stay current with industry developments to thrive in a changing economy, moving away from the concept of 'job for life'.

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Hobbies

Herbert Hess describes himself as an 'OperaManiac', indicating a passion for opera. linkedin