E54 | She Supported 60+ Surgeries a Day at Stryker. Then She Became a Medical Device Sales Rep at Hologic.

About this episode

Vidhi Patel shares her journey from clinical research to medical device sales, providing insights and strategies for breaking into the industry.

Can you break into Medical Device Sales without a background in sales? In this episode, Vidhi Patel shares the exact roadmap she used to transition from a Biology major and Clinical Researcher to an On-Site Specialist at Stryker, and finally landing her dream role in Breast & Skeletal Health Sales at Hologic. If you’ve been told you "don't have enough experience" or you’ve been stuck in a clinical role wanting to pivot to the business side, this interview is for you. Vidhi and I break down the tactical tools—from 30-60-90 Day Plans to the "About Me" PDF—that make a candidate undeniable to hiring managers. In this video, you will learn: Why the "On-Site Specialist" role is the best backdoor into sales. How to use LinkedIn to get noticed by top-tier recruiters. The secret to the "About Me" page that builds instant rapport with surgeons. Why you should let your company pay for your MBA (and why you don't need it to get hired). How to handle the grueling Stryker/Hologic interview process and the Gallup test. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Meet Vidhi Patel 2:15 - Why Ohio State? (The OSU Connection) 4:10 - From Clinical Research to Stryker…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Sterrett

Guest: Vidhi Patel

Topics covered

• Medical Device Sales
• Career Transition
• Clinical Research
• Sales Strategies
• Networking
• Interview Process

Keywords

• Medical Device Sales
• Career Change
• Stryker
• Hologic
• LinkedIn Networking
• Interview Tips
• 30-60-90 Day Plan
• About Me PDF

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stryker, Hologic, Ohio State

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