I cannot say enough positive words about Ed and my time working with him. He is extremely intelligent and very knowledgeable of the industry he represents. If you are even considering looking for a role or you are a company with a role to post, seek out Ed Canning first. I was in the job market a very brief time and that's due, in part, to Ed and how he takes pure ownership of his role. Highly Recommend!

Senior International Director of Quality and Regulatory

Ed was fantastic in helping me find a new opportunity. He was communicative, personable, and a fantastic liaison between myself and the company I was interviewing with. He always answered my questions promptly and kept me informed on the next steps and feedback. It was great to have Ed in my corner, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a new role!

Senior Design Assurance Engineer

Ed was fantastic to work with on my recent job search! He was great at providing updates on a regular basis, even if it was just to say that there was no update. I appreciated this as waiting to hear about job can be difficult, especially after being laid off. During the offer process, he helped me figure out what was a realistic ask and how to best go about negotiating. I would absolutely work with Ed again on my next search.

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Ed was an immense help in securing my new position. He helped through each stage of the process and answered questions clearly and quickly. Thoroughly professional. I highly recommend using him to advance to your next level.

Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs Medical Device

I was fortunate enough to work with Ed on securing a new position. Ed went above and beyond with interview preparation, open communication, and follow-up. He's so easy to work with and genuinely cares about finding a position that fits both the candidate's and the employer's needs and wants. I highly recommend working with Ed!  

Associate Principal Consultant CMC & Quality

I highly recommend Ed Canning. I found Ed to be professional, personable, and down-to-earth. His communication was open and timely. The recruiting process was extraordinarily easy due to Ed’s efforts to usher me through the process. It was a pleasure working with him to secure a new position with a fantastic company.

Vice President

I had not been in the job market for a long time and was very nervous. Ed’s guidance throughout the process put me at ease and helped me to land the job I wanted. He is highly recommended!

Study Director

Ed Canning from Shepherd Regulatory was great to work with. Ed kept the communication lines open, provided guidance, and explained the process thoroughly. I was allowed to work with Ed and secure a position. I highly recommend Ed if you are interested in working with someone who is professional and treats you like the best potential candidate.

Manager Regulatory & Clinical Development

Ed Canning was really on top of his game. He followed up and communicated constantly and facilitated the hiring in a very professional and effective way.

Senior Director Regulatory CMC

Shepherd Regulatory and Ed Canning are true leaders in regulatory recruiting with excellent knowledge of staffing business. Ed is cordial in nature and always keeps close communication during the entire recruitment process. His style of working makes the entire job search process relaxed. He was instrumental in scheduling my interview which helped me to secure an exciting role in a large biopharmaceutical company. Thanks so much, Ed! I strongly recommend Ed for any regulatory affairs recruitment needs.

Associate Director Regulatory CMC

I recommend Ed Canning for his attention to detail in all steps of the recruitment process. He consistently goes above and beyond.

Manager Quality Assurance

I recommend Ed Canning for his attention to detail in all steps in the recruitment process. He consistently goes above and beyond.

Associate Principal Consultant, Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs

Ed was a great recruiter to work with. He kept in close communication during the entire process. This made the employment search painless and quick. I would highly recommend using Ed in the future.

Director of Toxicology

Ed was great to work with - professional, friendly, honest. He kept in close communication throughout the process, provided valuable feedback, and was always available to chat. Ed drew from his extensive experience to guide me through the recruiting process and made it so much less stressful. I highly recommend Ed Canning.

Associate Principal Consultant CMC

Ed was great to work with! He was easy to talk to and always made himself available for any questions or pre-interview prep. He was also very helpful in organizing my interview schedule and letting me know what to expect, resulting in me obtaining a new role. I highly recommend working with Ed to find your next role!

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs

It is my pleasure to recommend Edward. He is a tenacious, driven professional that takes time to learn the nuances and intangible of the roles he sources for, as well as the team he supports. He has a deep understanding of the recruitment buisness.

Director Regulatory CMC

Ed was great support throughout the interview and assessment processes. He has even been following up after I got the new role, which I feel is above and beyond. He is readily accessible and responsive to my questions. Really a pleasure to work with him.

Head of Regulatory Policy and Intelligence

Ed is extremely professional and helpful. I find his transparency and clear communication to be very beneficial throughout the recruitment process.

Global Regulatory Strategy Lead

Ed is an exceptional recruiter that keeps both the firm's goals and the candidate's desires in focus. He has a firm understanding of the regulatory affairs employment landscape, which is highly desirable when looking for a new assignment. The one thing, however, that sets Ed apart from many recruiters is his personal engagement. He genuinely cares for the candidates. I strongly recommend Ed if you are looking for a recruiter that can find top talent, or if you are a candidate looking to find a new assignment.

Corporate VP, Global Head Quality and Regulatory Affairs

I had the pleasure of working with Ed during my career transition in April 2014. Ed was immediately dedicated to helping me and even provided support in ways I didn’t know I needed assistance in. His advice, coaching, and guidance when I was preparing for the phone interviews and later the face-to-face interview was extremely valuable, intelligent, and thorough. I could always count on Ed to follow up when/how he said he would! Ed continues to check on how things are going and is willing to go out of his way to help. In addition, Ed’s style was open, honest, genuine, enthusiastic, and very professional - I could feel Ed's enthusiasm and genuineness in his voice and actions. I have already recommended Ed to others who are open to job search and I will continue to do so with confidence.

Senior Director Regulatory CMC

I have recently worked with Ed to secure a position that I think (and hope) will be a good fit. I enjoyed working with Ed as he is professional and takes the time to understand what I was looking for in my next position. He didn't just fill out a form, he took to time to talk to me and find out about me and my expectations. Overall, this has been a great experience.

Director Regulatory CMC

Working with Ed Canning to hire a Director, Regulatory Affairs was an absolute pleasure. Ed did exactly what he said he would do. You can't ask for more than that.

Talent Acquisition

Ed and I have worked together for several years. He was highly recommended to me when I joined the gene therapy start-up. Ed has deep regulatory knowledge, an excellent network, and listens and delivers on that hard to find cultural fit. He continues to stick with me even though searches change. I consider Ed a trusted advisor. He delivers and probably most important to me, he is just a really nice guy with integrity.

Talent Acquisition

I had some unique requirements for a role, and Ed found the 'perfect role' for me with a company that checked every single one of my must-haves. Ed is extremely communicative and transparent. He guides you through every step of the process, including providing substantial feedback. My initial phone conversation and the first interview with the company occurred prior to the COVID shutdown and Ed kept me in the loop, providing weekly status updates until the company was able to move forward. From a client perspective, Ed takes the time to understand your needs, your expertise and will find the role just for you

Principal Consultant, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

Ed was a fantastic recruiter and very easy to work with. He was extremely transparent, helped me prepare for discussions and interviews, and would follow up after each interaction during the interview process. This process started right during the shutdown, and while hesitant to make a change during the pandemic, he helped me find the right situation that suited both me and my employer for the exciting transition. I would strongly recommend Ed as a recruiter if you are looking for a change, or just want to learn more about potential opportunities in health care.

Vice President, Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs

It’s been a great pleasure working with Ed for my most recent job search efforts, and I have finally landed on a position I strongly desired, which would have been almost impossible without his generous support and coaching throughout the process. Ed has clearly demonstrated his keen sense of what the hiring team of this position was really looking for with the prospective candidates and strong confidence in my candidacy after our brief phone conversation. After presenting me to the company for the position and obtaining initial positive responses, Ed has made himself available anytime when needed including weekends, by working with me closely every step along the way, from sharing the relevant and in-depth information about the hiring manager and the position, providing interview preparation tips and training video, to coordinating several rounds of interviews and even supporting my background check preparation and onboarding process. Having Ed as my career move partner has certainly boosted my confidence and also turned an otherwise typical stressful and intimidating process into a wonderful and memorable experience. I have truly felt fortunate and privileged to get to know Ed and have had the opportunity to work with him. I look forward to working with Ed in my future endeavors.

Senior Director Regulatory CMC

Ed recruited me into my current position as a CEO. He spoke clearly to the strengths and challenges of the new company and also where my experience might be of particular value. His candor helped to build trust as we continued a lengthy courtship. Ed was always honest in his messaging, followed up regularly, and communicated openly all along the journey. Reliable and easy to work with, Ed was an excellent recruiter and go-between for myself and his client.

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Chief Executive Officer

Edward does an amazing job of being an advocate for his clients. This has been one of the best experiences I have had working with an executive recruiter. He is very transparent and keeps you informed of how things are progressing in the placement process. Edward moves the needle and interacts with companies on your behalf so you spend your time being the best candidate

Manager Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Not sure how he did it, but Ed expertly identified me as a candidate for a very specialized position. I appreciate how he was knowledgeable, patient and persistent. Through the screening, interview, and offer processes he maintained good communications and pushed forward to an offer that was a fit for both the company and me. He is trustworthy, and an excellent intermediary between companies and candidates.

Director Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

It was a pleasure working with Ed. He reached out to me a few months ago to discuss the possibility of my exploring of a new position with a global company. Ed was supportive, thoughtful, thorough and respectful of my pace throughout the process. He did an outstanding liaison job and I’ve been offered a fantastic new work opportunity with an exciting global company. I’m grateful to Ed and recommend working with him.

Global Regulatory Lead

Why can’t everyone be like Ed?” In industry, sometimes we say that headhunters are a dime a dozen (harsh, I know) because they solicit the same position through non-personal blanket emails and scripted phone calls, some of which may be in a different industry altogether. But when I was connected with Ed, he seemed different.  He knew what strategic Regulatory Affairs was and knew the difference between big pharma, small pharma, and government work that you would need to place the right candidate in the right position.

Regulatory Affairs Subject Matter Expert

I first connected with Ed late 2017 in the middle of a challenging time. He spoke with me at length to really get to know me and my needs. Within weeks he was able to connect me with a phone screen at a company that met all of my criteria. Ed was engaged and an active advocate for me through the process and within a short time I received a great offer from a great company. This was in no small part thanks to Ed’s expertise and connections. The best thing I can say about Ed is that he listens. Because he listens, he was able to get me in front of a hiring manager for a company that perfectly met my needs and theirs. First one out of the box and I get a great offer. I can not recommend Ed’s services enough. When colleagues ask me about recruiter services, I do not hesitate to connect them with Ed.

Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Let’s face it, there are a lot of recruiters out there. Some blindly fish for candidates and some tend over embellish their experience in the Industry. But there are very few recruiters who will invest their time to understand your aspirations and be with you every step of the interview process. Ed Canning is that type of recruiter who is in it for all the right reasons. What separates Ed from the rest of the heard is the fact that he coaches you. He humbly shares his experience, and will continue to research the hiring company to ensure both you and Ed feel it’s a right fit. So if you’re a candidate, who is anxious about making the next move in your career, look no further. I am forever grateful for Ed’s helo and would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

Senior Project Manager Regulatory

I would highly recommend Ed Canning to colleagues and professionals looking for a highly personalized experience with a Talent-search Recruiter. Working with Ed is similar to forming a partnership defined by respect, communications, and real expectations based on individualized goals and objectives. His working style is about and beyond what is expected from a regular recruiter coupled with his tenacity in matching candidates with the right company and the right job. Thanks Ed for your consistency, collaboration, and assistance throughout my journey.

Regulatory Affairs Global Lead

Ed facilitated placing me in a new job on December 2017. Ed is a very experienced regulatory recruiter. He was professional, very organized, and pleasant to work with through my interview process. The interview process lasted almost 3 months, but Ed never wavered in his commitment to seeing it to a successful completion. I highly recommend working with Ed!

Vice President Regulatory Affairs

Ed contacted me a couple of months ago and described his client and their needs in a way that was far more informed than the vast majority of recruiters I encounter. He was able to see a potential fit between my background and his client’s needs that was not at first obvious. He worked with me to provide his client with the information they needed to see that fit, and then followed through with patience and persistence until the consulting agreement was signed and I was on board. Normally, that’s the last you hear from a recruiter: not Ed. He has checked in weekly thereafter and ran interference for me on a number of issues, always maintaining his focus on meeting his client’s needs while maintaining and building his relationship with me. Next time I build an RA group, I’ll be calling Ed.

Senior Regulatory Consultant

It was a true pleasure working with Ed. He was always looking out for my best interest and assisting all along the way of the new hire process. I would definitely recommend Ed as a recruiter if you are in Regulatory Affairs.

Director Regulatory Affairs

Ed worked with me during my decision to transition to another organization; during which time he worked very closely with me to learn my vision for my next steps along my career path. Ed is very knowledgeable in Regulatory Affairs/Operations. He communicated often and shared his expertise during the entire hiring process. I have been successful in finding an opportunity that is a perfect fit, and Ed played a critical role in this progression.

Senior Director Regulatory Operations

I had the pleasure of working with Ed recently on a Regulatory Operations position in Philadelphia. Ed was very knowledgeable in preparing me for interviewing. Having been at my previous company for 10 years, it was good to get a refresher in interviewing. Ed was proactive in keeping me informed of progress on my application and helpful in coordinating discussions with the company. I recommend Ed very highly.

Regulatory Operations Lead

I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Ed for placement in my new regulatory position. I not only found Ed to be very professional, gaining a quick understanding of my background, career goals, and best fit for his open positions, but I was also extremely impressed with the time he takes to listen to his clients and understand what is important to them outside of the job itself, such as family and work/life balance. I would not hesitate to work with Ed in the future or recommend his services to any friends and colleagues looking to make a job transition.

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs

I recently worked with Ed to obtain a global regulatory lead position. Ed is easily the best recruiter I’ve worked with. Ed worked with me to determine the best fit for my goals, stayed in touch with me through the process to make sure that I understood how things were going, and provided advice and context when the offer came. I highly recommend Ed to companies looking to hire or candidates looking for a new position.

Global Regulatory Lead

During my job search in 2017, I worked closely with Ed Canning as an applicant for two different director-level positions in Regulatory Affairs, having been contacted specifically by Ed for both. Overall, this was my most thorough job search ever, including conversations with >40 recruiters, and work with >20 in application for specific positions. Of these, Ed was easily the best: the most thorough, the most thoughtful regarding positions that might be a fit, the most exacting regarding interview arrangements and preparation, and the most effective as a counselor as I weighted competing opportunities. Not only would I work with Ed again, and recommend all who might be searching for Regulatory Affairs opportunities to contact him, but I also would not hesitate for a moment having him handle recruitment for any position I needed to fill, or even to bounce ideas off of him regarding a search either for opportunities or candidates. It was an honor and a pleasure working with Ed Canning, and I cannot recommend anyone more highly.

Director Regulatory Affairs

Ed is an excellent recruiter, I highly recommend him to anyone working in the regulatory affairs space – whether looking for a job or looking for a new hire. He is very professional and works to find the perfect fit!

Vice President Regulatory Affairs

Edward is an excellent recruiter. He is responsive and makes sure that those he is working for know what is going on through the entire process. It was a pleasure to work with Edward, and I am happy to recommend him to anyone else looking for a position.

Principal Regulatory Consultant

We had 3 openings for contractors in Regulatory Affairs. They had been open for some time after trying many avenues to fill them, and we still were not able to find the right candidates. After engaging with Ed at Shepherd Regulatory Search, we were able to find 2 strong candidates, in our desired location. We interviewed them and hired them. The process was fast, easy and the candidate quality was exactly what we were searching for. When we are ready to fill the 3rd opening, we will go straight to Ed and get the need filled immediately. Super easy to work with too.

Talent Acquisition

Ed is one of the best recruiters I have worked with. He is diligent, follows up and ensures that all areas of the process is covered. He is also available after hours and follows up on questions immediately. It was a remarkable experience working with him

Senior Director Regulatory CMC

I have recently worked with Ed Canning of Shepherd Regulatory Search to identify, pursue and ultimately land the position of Sr. Directory of Regulatory Affairs at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Ed was very professional, always prompt in his follow up and/or responses to my questions, and open with me about the pluses and minuses of all the potential opportunities we discussed. Based on the stellar offer I received it is clear that he listened carefully to my needs and considerations when it came to salary and benefits and very competently lobbied on my behalf. It was a pleasure working with Ed. I highly recommend Ed and Shepherd Regulatory Search.

Senior Director Regulatory CMC

Ed worked with me during my decision to transition to another organization; during which time he worked very closely with me to learn my vision for my next steps along my career path. Ed is very knowledgeable in Regulatory Affairs/Operations. He communicated often and shared his expertise during the entire hiring process. I have been successful in finding an opportunity that is a perfect fit, and Ed played a critical role in this progression.

Senior Director Regulatory Operations

Ed was very professional and detail oriented while helping me land my latest job. He was always courteous and followed through with timely coordination between me and my new employer. I would recommend his services without reservation.

Associate Director Regulatory Labeling

As my first experience working with a recruiter, I was pleased by the level of service Ed provided through every step of the process. He was timely and responsive in our communications; resourceful in providing insightful information, which aided me in my preparation; and satisfactorily represented my interests in making a job move. It was a pleasure to work with Ed and I would recommend him to other regulatory affairs professionals.

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