The Med-Tech Talent Lab

The use of video job descriptions is working incredibly well. So much that our firm, The Anthony Michael Group, is getting 70% open rates and 30% reply rates on average which is 5x the national average. However, when we say Video Job Descriptions we don't mean simply taking your written JD and translating the same thing into video format. We are simply referring to a 1-2 min video explaining exact...

Every 3 minutes someone is hired off of LinkedIn these days! Your LinkedIn profile is most certainly an investment property paying dividends in spades if utilized properly. The truth is that most grossly under-utilize LinkedIn and the power the platform can provide you and your career, even when you aren't "actively looking" for a new opportunity. Some highlights of what we discussed: -Why & h...

The traditional job search is broken...plain and simple Further, there's never been an easier time to gain direct access to decision makers given the digital world we live in. While some of the strategies we share in this episode may seem unorthodox to many they are cutting edge and what we, as Headhunters, would do immediately if we lost our jobs tomorrow. In this session you'll learn: The import...

If you have anything to do with the Digital Health/SaMD sector of Med-Tech you'll probably recognize the name Vivek Thakkar. Vivek is a Regulatory Affairs expert, especially as it relates to SaMD (software as a medical device) products. He has spent the last 13+ years building a storied career across several Medical Device and Digital Health organizations the likes of Abbott Vascular, Cardinal Hea...

Burnout is a serious, often overlooked, issue in the workplace. It affects our mood, our performance at work, but most importantly our relationships and overall mental health. Joining me for this very important episode was Mr. Manny Hernandez, the VP of Community & Partnerships at Thrivable. With a Masters in Engineering, Manny has Led a storied career working for the likes of Procter and Gamb...

On one hand it can be enticing to take off a few days of work to attend industry-related conferences, but on the other it can be a bit stressful to leave your "day job's" responsibilities behind during that time. Is it worth it to do so? That's what this episode is all about! Some of the highlights: -The #1 reason why you should attend in-person -The secret to getting the absolute most out of your...

Often, we let conscious and sub-conscious bias cloud our judgement while we interview candidates and ultimately trust our gut to make hiring decisions. While "gut feel" is important, relying on it as the overarching decision maker as to whether you should pull the trigger to hire someone is very detrimental to your overall hiring process. In this episode, Mitch Robbins and Adam Saupe break this to...

Have you ever had a role to fill that just seemed downright impossible? Not enough talent to interview yet no one ready to step up internally. Talk about frustrating! Joining me on for this episode was Dr Acacia Parks, the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at a company called Found which is an organization dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence based weight loss accessi...

During this episode, Mitch Robbins and Adam Saupe tackle the challenges many are presented with as employers require their employees to begin transitioning back to an in-office working environment. Some highlights covered: -The questions you can ask about safety protocols -How to still maintain the benefits/flexibility of remote work even when transitioning back to the office -The hidden benefits...

When it comes to interviewing, candidates more often than not fail to ask this question. As a result, they walk away from the interview not knowing how they "performed", or what will happen next, if anything. During this episode, Mitch Robbins and Adam Saupe share the exact question and psychology behind the importance of asking it so that you can: -Give yourself a 67% chance of establishing closu...

The idea of this work-life in a way is a myth. Why? Because work and life are part of the same continuum. The definition of balance is 50-50 which is impossible when it comes to the idea of having "life" and "work" separately. During this episode, Mitch Robbins and Adam Saupe take this topic head-on and propose an alternative definition, that of "Work-Life Integration". Some highlights covered: -W...

During this episode of the Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast, Adam Saupe and Mitch Robbins discuss mindset and strategies to consider if you are ever in a position where you were up for promotion but got passed over. Some highlights covered: -Before you decide it's over and time to move on from the organization, consider critical intel necessary to make this decision -The importance of being proactive t...

During this episode Adam Saupe and Mitch Robbins share a real-time market update as it relates to available Med-Tech Regulatory & Quality opportunities.

In an employment market as fierce as the one we are experiencing right now, it's commonplace for candidates to receive multiple offers...very similar to many housing markets across the US these days. But, as a candidate, receiving multiple offers can add an additional layer of stress. How in the world do you choose, let along make the RIGHT decision for yourself? Let us help you with the action pl...

Not all interview questions are treated equally, not by a long shot. The worst is getting caught flat-footed with the facial expression of a dear in headlights as a result of not being prepared for the tough ones. During this episode, Adam Saupe and I share tips, tricks, and strategies to ensure you thrive and nail these questions! Some highlights (interview questions) of what we cover: -Why are y...

During this episode, Adam Saupe & I share an announcement that has been years in the making. This idea is near and dear to our hearts and we hope by the execution of it that it truly generates immense value for Med-Tech Reg Affairs Specialists across the US and beyond. We announced the opening of #BRASS, or Bold Regulatory Affairs Specialist Society. An exclusive, peer-to-peer platform dedicat...

It's a known fact that the employment market is most certainly a candidate-driven market. That is an understatement when it comes to the Regulatory Affairs space. In a way, RA Talent are like A-list Celebs where everyone is trying to court them and capture their attention. Hiring managers, HR & Talent Acquisition, and Headhunters alike. Some of the highlights we covered: -While Reg Affairs Tal...

So you just passed over a valued employee and chose to promote someone else. How do you do immediate damage control to not lose this person? How do you "comfort" them and give them hope for their future internally? Adam Saupe and I take this head on and provide you with real-world, actionable strategies you can implement straight away. Some highlights we covered: -The power of empathy and validati...

Many have labeled our guest today as a Talent Acquisition Visionary. Most recently he was recognized by CIO Views Magazine as one of the most influential leaders in the Talent Acquisition industry in 2022. I'm referring to Mr. Doug Fauth, the Sr Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Development at Microvention. MicroVention, founded in 1997, has pioneered the development of catheter-based, m...

Joining me on this episode was the VP of Quality Systems & Compliance at Roche Molecular Solutions, Ms. Michaela Hart. Michaela is a leader I personally have a lot of respect for. With her no BS style, she's led teams for the better part of 30 years for a variety of organizations, but primarily at Roche. She likes to go fast in business and in life being an avid race car driver! She really wor...

Joining me for this episode was Mr. Tim Marjenin, VP of Neurology Regulatory Affairs at MCRA, the leading Medical Device, Diagnostics, and Biologics CRO with Integrated Clinical, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Compliance, & Quality services. Prior joining MCRA, Tim worked for the FDA for 16 years as a Scientific Reviewer and then as a Assistant Director (Branch Chief) over the Neurostimulation Dev...

I was so excited to host Duane Mancini, the Founder & CEO of Project Med-Tech, primarily because Duane and his team are adding so much value to the industry at large by way of the fantastic content they put out on a regular basis. Duane hosts the Project MedTech podcast where he interviews leading experts in the Medical Device industry on a variety of topics related to major successes, pitfall...

My special guest for this episode was Mr. Peman Montazemi, the Director of Engineering at the Medical Device company called Diality. Peman is no stranger to formal education! He earned his Mechanical and Aeorspace Engineering degrees from the University of Virginia, his Masters in Biomedical Engineering from USC, and he is currently pursuing his Executive MBA from UC Irvine. Over the last 15+ year...

I was honored to host Ms. Topaz Kirlew, a Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Integra LifeSciences, and formerly at Apyx Medical. Topaz has over 25+ years experience in Quality and Regulatory Affairs across Biologics, Drugs, Medical Devices and Tissue/Cell Based Products. She's had the opportunity to work for a diverse range of businesses from very larger corporations like Danaher, specificall...

I was joined by Jameil or as many in the industry know him as “Jay” Pendleton, who is a Medical Device Sales leader with over 18 years experience in relationship sales and territory management. After crushing his own personal sales goals year over year as a high-performing intra-operative sales rep, he was promoted into management having built out a team of Regional Managers in the competitive Wes...