Anyone in here work in Biologics what are your experiences? Is the pay good?

As an associate or rep, what are some of the longer streaks you've had working consecutively. I know some days are slower and some days it's a full 12. I'm going on 12 days with a long weekend behind and some 12 hour days throughout. I'm heading into another potentially long weekend. And I'm nearing that border of possibly becoming burned out. I get the industry is like that and it's a constant learning curve for a new associate. I've had some tough jobs in the so it's not like im cutting my teeth out of college trying to get work and life experience. I've got some good exposure and cover a good amount of cases on my own so it's not like im in need of remediation especially when it's the usual cases. I just want some perspective.

Wondering if there are any resources for networking with spine hardware reps around the country/specific states and geographies. I know sometimes the best way to start this type of partnership is an in person introduction, but I am a rep in a large territory which makes it difficult to preplan for efficiency.

Curious if anyone has any tips or succes stories that might help.

We have a product that needs 510(k) testing, and customers are already interested in it. This is our first 510(k) application, but we expect to make changes to the electronics and hardware over time.
We also want to know if it saves us significant time and money to conduct FDA testing on a larger collection of devices. For example, if our original plan was to FDA test a baseball glove, but during the process, we also designed a baseball, would it be a common practice—and a cost/time saver—to test both together at the same time?

Title sums it up: I have a “pre-med” background, but am looking for other options, and have come across Johnson and Johnson’s ACAS program.

1. Can someone (maybe who has gone through the J&J program) explain exactly what it is you do? Who do you work with? What do you work with? Would you do it again?

2. My background is: Biochem BS with math and management minors. Two years of CNA/ER Tech experience. The job listing says the position is “entry-level,” but is it truly? From what I’ve found, it seems very hard to get into; thus, any tips for success?

What was the most stressful situation you’ve been at work (particularly as an engineer)? Need some good reading for cathartic purposes. It’s hell right now.

For those whose had first hand experience with baxter, what was your experience like?

Pros & cons about the company?

Hi all, I have two job offers that I am considering:

1- R&D Engineer - 45k EUR.

2 - Field Service Engineer - 50k EUR + company van.

Both roles are permanent and come with a bonus, PMI and pension contributions. I am 25 and a fresh Master's graduate. I would enjoy the day-to-day of each role equally, but I need to decide what career route is more financially lucrative.

From what I can gather, the FSE will be better in my early career, but R&D has better progression opportunities and a higher income ceiling. Is this true?

Can anyone shed some light? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm a senior studying Biomedical Engineering at a top university and currently in the process of applying for jobs. I've always assumed that engineering roles in the medical device industry would have higher salaries than sales roles, but recently, I’ve come across data suggesting otherwise. I know engineering and sales are totally different roles, and it might be unusual to be interested in both, but I am for different reasons—engineering because I love problem-solving and innovation, and sales because I enjoy the fast-paced, people-focused side of business.

Does anyone have insights into the earning potential and career trajectory of engineering vs. sales positions in this field? I'd love to hear about factors like base salary, commission structures, long-term growth, and overall job satisfaction.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Amid a series of product recalls, executives at a medtech company that makes brain surgery products repeatedly belittled potential safety concerns and pressured its chief quality officer to lie to regulators, a lawsuit in federal court in Minnesota says.

New Jersey-based Integra LifeSciences pressured Susan Krause of Rosemount, the former chief quality officer, to take illegal action so it could keep selling products, the 32-page civil complaint filed in U.S. District Court in St. Paul alleges.

The company denies Krause’s allegations and is trying to move the case to federal court in New Jersey.

Throughout Krause’s nearly three years at Integra, company executives threatened, verbally abused and discriminated against Krause after she refused to disregard potentially dangerous quality issues, the lawsuit says.

Krause witnessed executives “actively engage in a concerted effort to downplay quality-control issues, avoid Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and risk patient safety in violation of multiple applicable laws and regulations,” the lawsuit continues.

I’m going to be attending my first National sales meeting soon. What can I do to prepare for it? Any tips?

Had an interesting conversation with a colleague from a different med device company the other day and it circled around job duties/responsibilities. I have worked for a few different med device companies and have seen the array of duties a "rep" can have. So, here it is-

What are YOUR primary responsibilities/duties in your specific role? Please share your role title or close to it. For example, duties for an associate rep probably vary from those of a regional manager.

For me, as a TM, my current role is the MOST comprehensive by far. I'm a little over a year in and I feel like I started yesterday, which is frustrating some days, but I am certainly learning a TON. I have Zero case coverage for me, but focus is account management across 7 states. Product(s) are in almost every hospital, so it's not a matter of selling or marketing, but more management. This includes, but not limited to, GPO's (contracts, pricing), IDN's, supply chain, inventory, monitoring compliance with their specific contract - GPO/Local/Tiers, engaging in/scheduling VAC meetings, quarterly reporting, annual reporting, R&D with any changes to existing products, clinical education, and attending symposiums/conferences.

I applied at the start of this month but haven’t heard back yet. Any input would be greatly appreciated! I'm curious about the interview timeline and process. Also, how competitive is it?

https://youtube.com/shorts/CGU8c8W0GA0?si=7SbHxnFEh2LUzf81

This is why this guy is an asset! Surgeons hugged him for the work he did to save patients' lives. I'll know I made it in med device when I get that hug from a surgeon after doing a hip nail in 9 minutes flat.

I'm curious to see what most people have as their company car. I'm considering a role at Jnj, and they have a company fleet and give their AE's work vehicles, but it feels a little too vain to ask the hiring manager precisely what types of cars they have lol, but I heard they are going electric, which could be a bit tedious as someone who drives a lot. So I would like to know what cars are commonly used because it would certainly be a perk to be able to sell my car and use a company one instead, but if the options aren't the best, then it's not.

Years of experience in SDR/bdr roles and now looking to jump into med tech sales since it matches up really well with my interests and curiosity.

Does the certified medical sales rep sales rep training actually for anything or is kind of a cash grab for the most part?

Apologies as it seems that this sub is only for college students asking the same questions on how to break in- but wanted to change it up and see what everyones favorite podcasts/books/media are for continuing to develop sales skills.

Recently picked up the book “Fanatical Prospecting” and its a killer. Speaks to a lot of the exact excuses I find myself making when it comes to cold calling and gives a nice gut punch on explaining this is what separates normies from top reps. Real eye opener, highly recommend. Cheers!

Hi, looking for some career advice. Has anyone transferred out of post market surveillance before? How did you do it? Did you have to take a pay cut?

Currently in a pms role, I can’t tell if I like it or hate it. It’s way less demanding (imo) compared to production. Biggest thing I hate is the location of my job.

Hi, looking for some career advice. Has anyone transferred out of post market surveillance before? How did you do it? Did you have to take a pay cut?

Currently in a pms role, I can’t tell if I like it or hate it. It’s way less demanding (imo) compared to production. Biggest thing I hate is the location of my job.

Long story short im In college and trying to break into med device. Stryker posted an onsite specialist role in a small unfavorable city. I have a phone interview for the position on Tuesday. I was wondering could I use this position to leverage getting a sales role in the near future also in a bigger and better city ?

I’ve received a response to an application for associate specialist supporting the sales staff (clinical research experience, no devices experience). I am not certain that I want to pursue sales as a long-term career, but I would love to work in the device sector in another capacity like product management that allows me to use creative problem solving. Is it realistic to consider this role as a chance to open doors to a career other than sales and clinical specialist?

Hi there, I'm looking to see if anyone has used one of the Med Device QMS starter packages (for documentation) at their company and has anything to say about them.

I'm an experienced Med Device engineer/quality engineer that's worked in the industry for 15 years.

I at a smaller engineering company that dabbles in med device and got them to agree to start a QMS internally for those projects.

I've worked at a couple other smaller companies where I setup their QMS before based off of these "QMS in a zip folder" where you use templates and modify them to suit the company. However it has been many years since I did that and I forgot which template company we used. Also, from memory the packages I've seen before were... just absolute barebones and required massive work to get them to be useful.

I've found a couple on the googs but was curious if anyone has a package they would recommend. Thanks!

How will US operations change with the new administration? What about FDA regulations with regard to medical devices? I’m new to this field and don’t know what to expect

So I completely understand the benefits of reaching out to hiring managers and sales reps on LinkedIn during the job search. But I have a few questions:

• I applied for an associate position, but I couldn’t find any hiring managers or even sales reps on LinkedIn that worked at that location, how am I supposed to sell myself to them over LinkedIn when I can’t find them?

• in that case, would I just reach out to any HM I can find nationwide for the company?

• Am I supposed to message people on LI before or after I apply?

Hi, I'm a process development engineer in the catheter manufacturing industry. Been in this role for 1.5 years so far after graduating college.

I am learning more about Test Method Validations / MSAs / Gauge R&Rs recently.

What are some interesting examples / experiences y'all have had in your careers carrying out a TMV?

We have some really neat automated vision systems at work that take measurements or detect defects and disposition product as pass or fail. So I've been interested in TMVs in that context...been thinking of developing a measurement system as a potential improvemnt to a product line I support...and am starting to think through what that process will be like

Interested in initial thoughts of the ZB acquisition of Paragon 28 F&A…

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zimmer-biomet-announces-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-paragon-28-302362653.html

How does the proposed U.S. federal funding freeze affect your company?

Hello! Anyone in the DC/MD/VA area have any advice where to look for entry level CS positions? Thank you!