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 plan we've devised for you!

Some highlights of what Adam Saupe and I cover during this episode:

-Making the decision as logical/objective as possible by way of the job-offer matrix

before adding in your intuition or "gut feeling"

-Caliber of your prospective mentor

-Tenure of the team

-What the opportunity means to the trajectory of your career

-Be as honest as possible with yourself of what you really want

...and so much more!

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 you interested in working here?

-Tell me about your greatest weakness

-What negative experiences have you had with previous supervisors?

-Why should we hire you?

...and much more!

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 dedicated specifically to Med-Tech RA Specialists, Sr RA Specialists & Principal RA Specialists.

What's the advantage of being in the group?

-Access to colleagues from across the industry challenged by the same issues as you.

-Tips, tricks, and strategies for career progression

-Access to expert RA 'mentors in residence' available 5 days a week to answer your questions

-Virtual happy hours for networking

-Live panels of RA Execs discussing how they got to where they are, what they would do differently, what they look for when promoting and/or hiring

...and so much more!

The best part? IT"S NO-COST TO JOIN.

mitch@theanthonymichaelgroup for details on how to get your login info.

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 Talent is in the driver's seat, it's important not to abuse that position of power. You just never know when the market may turn. Be respectful. Don't ghost.

-The grass isn't always greener when it comes to new opportunities

-Don't get overwhelmed by feeling pressue to interview for every opportunity that comes your way. Be steadfast in the criteria important to you.

-The power of great Headhunter relationships, especially when gainfully employed.

-"Make hay while the sun shines"...NOW is the TIME to have conversations

.-How to strategically position yourself for a raise when you know you want to stay

...and so much more

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 validation

-Clearly explain why they didn't get the promotion, but what they need to do next to keep moving forward

-Double-down on engagement with them

-Reinforce your willingness to continue to provide them with mentorship

...and so much more

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, minimally invasive, neuroendovascular technologies. Doug joined the company in 2016 after working for companies like Ernst & Young, Broadcom Corporation, Activision-Blizzard, Life Technologies, and Southern California Edison (SCE).

At the start of his career, which now spans over 25+ years, Doug worked in a College & University setting where he was involved in career counseling and bringing companies on-campus to interview and hire current students, later transitioning to internal talent acquisition for organizations.

Some highlights of what we covered:

-Rising above the noise to get a company's message in front of talent and have it make them take action

-Doug's philosophy on Talent Branding and why it's so different from most

-Leveraging job postings as valued real-estate and breaking away from worn-out ways of writing them that don't work anymore

-An innovative way of communicating with your employees

-Doug's take on Employee Value Propositions and how to create one so that candidates will take note and want to speak with you!

...and so much more

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 works her butt off to empower teams while holding them accountable.

To help inspire other leaders, she wrote a book in 2015, "Let them Lead"..How to Command Less & Accomplish More (available on Amazon).

She's also in the process of writing a brand new book which we discuss during the episode as well.

-Hiring givers & firing takers

-Performance management, what exactly does this truly mean?

-Managing across multi-generational workforces and the key differences

-The importance of having a personal 'board of advisors'

-Michaela's upcoming book, "Let them leave"

...and much more!

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 Devices branch.

During this epsiode, Tim and I discussed:

-What he would want to ask prospective Consulting partners if he were the one choosing the Consultant

-What Tim thinks start-ups often get wrong when it comes to the timing of engaging a Regulatory Consultant

-How important is fee consideration when companies choose a Consultant

-The #1 factor that should be considered when choosing a Consultant or Consultancy Firm?

...and so much more!

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, pitfalls, and trends.

Recently, Project MedTech has morphed into a full-blown business of resources for Med-Tech startups at any phase the company is working through.

For over 10+ years, Duane has held a variety of roles in the Med-Tech industry (Chemist, Sr Technical Advisor, and multiple Business Development roles with companies like NAMSA and LabCor.

Duane holds his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry from the University of Toldeo.

Some of the highlights we discussing during this episode:

-How Project Medtech support Startups and the resources they can provide

-How crucial it is to understand Regulatory, Reimbursement, & Commercialization and how each affects business decisions

-The most surprising feedback Duane has received from an Investor's point of view

...and so much more!