Stanford School of Medicine Career Management Series
Naturejobs and Stanford University School of Medicine Career Center (SoMCC) have collaborated to
bring you the SoMCC "Industry Insights" seminar series. This series provides a forum for leaders in business and academia to share first-hand experiences and perspectives on the trends and forces shaping the biosciences enterprise informed by their respective vantage points. In so doing the series offers unique visibility into the diverse settings where biomedical professionals are engaging their skills and forming careers.
Industry Insights
Developing Biomedical Technologies: 'Roles for Scientists and Clinicians within the Device Industry'Date published: 11 October 2006
- Interview and Introduction
- Michael Alvarez conducts a brief interview with speaker, Sami Hamade from Guidant Corporation.
- Chapter 1: Medical Device Industry Observations
- Sami Hamade describes the unique "ecosystem" of the medical device industry and gives career advice on how to succeed within this "ecosystem."
- Chapter 2: Key Sectors in Medical Technology
- Sami Hamade breaks the medical technology industry into key sectors and provides an overview of new innovations in each sector.
- Chapter 3: Case Studies
- Case studies of KYPHON Inc. as well as the Rapid Exchange catheter patent illustrate medical device innovation.
- Chapter 4: Scientist in Action
- Sami Hamade presents possible career paths available for today's scientists.
- Chapter 5: Career Finding Tips
- Sami Hamade gives professional tips on networking, communicating, and mentors.
- Questions & Answers, Part 1
- The audience asks questions about investing, patents, international IP's, and transitioning into a business environment.
- Questions & Answers, Part 2
