Last month our panel took your questions online about careers and jobs in this rapidly growing sector. Read the questions and answers about the following areas:
- What to study at school
- College courses and subjects
- Work placements and postdoctorates
- Jobs and work in the medical devices sector
- Medical devices, product testing and software
Find out more about the panel members below. The best question by a second-level student to our panels will win a prize of a Nokia Lumia 800 phone!
Alison Liddy, Cook Medical
Alison Liddy
Product Development Engineer, Cook Medical
Alison joined Cook Medical after working with Roche and Boston Scientific’s R&D departments. She manages research and development projects for Cook Medical’s endoscopy business unit, from the design to manufacture of a commercial product. She has a BSc in Chemistry and a Masters and PhD in Biochemical Engineering.
Paul Martin, Abbott
Paul Martin
Business HR Manager, Abbott Diabetes Care, Donegal
Paul has been with Abbott for 15 years, starting in Manufacturing, and moving over time into Training, EHS and then Human Resources (HR). Abbott Diabetes Care was established in 2006 in Donegal Town. With his HR background, Paul can give an insight into what companies like Abbott are looking for from graduates with science, quality and engineering qualifications, and the skill-sets required.
John Burton, Vitalograph
John Burton
Chief Technology Officer, Vitalograph
Software is increasingly a major component of medical devices, and John is responsible for Vitalograph’s software departments and products. “I spend a lot of time reviewing software technologies and platforms – including many new fun platforms by Apple, Android etc – to help decide what direction our future software products should take.”
Jenny Navan, Cpl
Jenny Navan
Principal Consultant in the Science, Engineering and Supply Chain team, Cpl
Jenny has been with Cpl’s technical recruitment team for six years, focusing on recruitment for the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries. She recruits for temporary and contract staff for some of the largest multinationals in the country, and has a BA in Human Resources and a H Dip in E-Business.
Sarah Jane Lye, Creganna-Tactx Medical
Sarah Jane Lye
Design Services group, Creganna-Tactx Medical
Sarah Jane designs, develops and assists in the manufacturing of the next generation of medical devices to improve patients’ lives. She joined Creganna-Tactx Medical from Boston Scientific, after completing a BSc Degree in Pharmaceutical & Forensic Analysis.
