MN MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY 8,000 manufacturers, healthcare providers, dealers, retailers 252,000 employed in healthcare, 12% of workforce Device manufacturing companies –800 companies –Cardiovascular, opthalmic, home healthcare, urological, imaging/diagnostic –24,000 employees (2nd in nation) –Avg size: 90 employees –89% have less than 49 employees
Web resources –Minnesota biomedical and bioscience –Directory of 800 Minnesota medical companies –Minnesota Medical Alley –Overview of medical industry in MN –Directory of 200 Medical Alley members
WHAT COMPANIES ARE LOOKING FOR Technical skills Problem-solving skills People skills Ability to work in teams Communication skills