Supply, demand, and pricing are basic economic principles
Medical Device Executives have become familiar with due
to an industry-wide call for top talent.
“Device companies looking to expand operations
are offering more lucrative packages in hopes of attracting
the top workers,” advises Medical Device Link.
“There are a considerable number of jobs out there
in middle to upper management. Our placements in the
medical device industry are up 27 percent (compared with
a year ago), and the salaries of those placed are up
11 percent.” says Ron Herzog, president of New
York City’s FPC National.
“The offers are very strong. When highly qualified
people want to make a move, they are doing very well
from a salary and benefits standpoint, and their relocation
costs are often being covered, too.” he said.
According to an industry survey, the growing demand
for Medical Device Executives can be traced to several
factors:
Investment dollars are increasing
Increased investments have led to more job creation
Product development efforts are on the rise
Private companies move to public arena
Growth in regulatory, quality, clinical, and management tied to taking companies public
More stringent FDA requirements, thus increasing demand of skilled employees at all levels
Joseph Mullings, president of the Mullings Group, notes
that 2005 ended a better year than originally forecast.
“I saw venture money flowing more freely. I also
saw acquisitions by larger device companies slow down
a bit. Some were having ongoing integration issues. That
allowed smaller companies to hang on longer, not sell
out too early, and build sales and marketing forces.
Before, when the IPO market wasn’t strong, they
tended to sell out early. As soon as they had good clinical
data, they put up a for sale sign.”
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