186 - 4 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in Pharma, Medical Devices and BioTech

Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices

In this episode of Let's Accommodate Drugs and Devices, host Subhi Saadeh shares four pieces of timeless career advice inspired by Morgan Housel's book, 'Same as Ever'. This episode is particularly aimed at bioengineering students and early-career professionals.

The tips include: publishing early to build visibility, understanding how industry regulations and processes work, developing interdisciplinary skills, and finding mentors for guidance. Subhi emphasizes the importance of learning for its own sake and seeking out diverse experiences to enhance one's career prospects in the highly regulated field of bioengineering.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

00:36 Tip 1: Start Publishing Early

04:26 Tip 2: Learn How Industry Really Works

06:14 Tip 3: Build Skills Across Disciplines

09:00 Tip 4: Find Mentors and Network

12:08 Conclusion and Recap

Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.

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