About the Firm

Agile Search, Inc. is a Boston based recruiting firm focused in the functional areas of Quality Engineering and Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and R&D / Engineering. Our clients return to us because of the talent we deliver and the candidates we work closely with know that when we call, the opportunities presented will be exceptional.

Agile Search partners with the world's leading medical device and biotech corporations, as well as emerging start-ups with promising technology and solid financial backing.

John Compton, Owner and Lead Recruiter

John earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point, NY, is a Babson MBA, and has served as a Medical Device Industry Executive Recruiter, focusing specifically in New England, for the past 6 years. John is also a former Army Officer, Commander, and US Army Ranger School Leadership Award Recipient. Following his military career, he held positions as a marketing program manager and sales engineer with Applied Materials, where he focused on nanotechnology, medical applications, and other emerging markets.