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In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Kirk Petyo, Managing Partner at Talent Factory Recruiting, to explore the art and science of hiring in MedTech.
Kirk shares strategies for building magnetic employer brands, explains the difference between competencies and capabilities in candidates, and warns about the hidden costs of bad hires or delayed recruitment. They also discuss how to attract top talent from outside traditional MedTech backgrounds, and why companies must clearly define their values to thrive in today's competitive hiring landscape.
Key Timestamps:Competency vs. Capability (Simplified):
Think of competency like what’s already in a candidate’s toolbox—their current skills and experiences. Capability is their potential—the size of the projects they could build if you give them the right tools and environment.
Audience Engagement Prompt:Poll Question: What’s the biggest challenge you face when hiring MedTech talent?
"Have you had a ‘good interviewer, bad employee’ experience? Share your story with us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear your lessons learned!"
FeedbackIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to rate and review us! We’d love to hear your feedback and topic suggestions—email us anytime at [email protected]. Personalized responses guaranteed!
Sponsors Integration:This episode is sponsored by Greenlight Guru, the only MedTech-specific QMS platform designed to speed up your product development without sacrificing compliance or quality. Learn more at www.greenlight.guru.
In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, host Etienne Nichols sits down with Kirk Petyo, Managing Partner at Talent Factory Recruiting, to explore the art and science of hiring in MedTech.
Kirk shares strategies for building magnetic employer brands, explains the difference between competencies and capabilities in candidates, and warns about the hidden costs of bad hires or delayed recruitment. They also discuss how to attract top talent from outside traditional MedTech backgrounds, and why companies must clearly define their values to thrive in today's competitive hiring landscape.
Key Timestamps:Competency vs. Capability (Simplified):
Think of competency like what’s already in a candidate’s toolbox—their current skills and experiences. Capability is their potential—the size of the projects they could build if you give them the right tools and environment.
Audience Engagement Prompt:Poll Question: What’s the biggest challenge you face when hiring MedTech talent?
"Have you had a ‘good interviewer, bad employee’ experience? Share your story with us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear your lessons learned!"
FeedbackIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to rate and review us! We’d love to hear your feedback and topic suggestions—email us anytime at [email protected]. Personalized responses guaranteed!
Sponsors Integration:This episode is sponsored by Greenlight Guru, the only MedTech-specific QMS platform designed to speed up your product development without sacrificing compliance or quality. Learn more at www.greenlight.guru.