Interview with Dr. Paul Hercock

This episode is a replay from early 2022 that explains how to prepare for a great job at a medical device company. This is by far the most listened-to PNC Podcast episode released to date.

Dr. Paul Hercock is an expert at landing a medical device company job, particularly in the European Union. He even wrote a book about it called “Beyond The Ward: A Doctor’s Guide to Careers Outside the NHS.”

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Paul graduated from Nottingham Medical School, UK, in 2002. After initially training as a surgeon, he pivoted to a career in Emergency Medicine. He also has a law degree from Nottingham Law School. 

While working as a clinical doctor, Paul became interested in medical devices. He set up and established Mantra Systems, a medical device start-up focused on improving infection control, followed by a move to full-time as a medical advisor.

Paul is now the CEO of Mantra Systems, a consultancy business that provides medical and regulatory support to medical device companies. His company employs physicians as medical advisors. He has taken what he has learned and built a training program for physicians interested in pursuing a job in the industry. It’s called the Medical Affairs Associates Program.

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How to Prepare for a Great Job at a Medical Device Company

Paul’s training enables physicians to adapt their existing skills to apply to this area. The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is new European legislation. To sell a medical device, the manufacturer has to provide evidence that it’s safe and effective. Therefore, it requires scrutiny of clinical evidence and reports based on that evidence. 

The training program provides broad education on this topic. And it will boost confidence in your skills to be able to work in the industry.

Students can access live and recorded training webinars. The training is inexpensive. And income generated by working on one or two projects in the industry will more than cover those costs.

Also, the program is flexible. Students can participate between existing clinical commitments.

A Fantastic Nonclinical Career

The MDR has created a need for more physician advisors. The cost to start is minimal. And physicians can begin part-time, thereby NOT jeopardizing their current work. And Mantra Systems will direct you to the work opportunities, so there will be no delay in finding work.

These medical device company jobs are open to physicians in the U.S., U.K., and select other E.U. countries. Over time, you can increase your hours and ultimately do this work full-time. And Mantra Systems’ Medical Affairs Associates Program will be there to get you started.

Summary

The combination of training and immediate access to medical device company jobs make this a great opportunity if you’re looking to pivot to the medical device industry with minimal risk. You can learn more about the training at nonclinicalphysicians.com/mantra. If you’re looking to learn how to prepare for a great job, this is an excellent option for many physicians. [Note that there is no financial relationship with Mantra Systems.]

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