Hidden role of project managers in Physician Compensation Success
Physician compensation is one of the most sensitive, high-stakes areas in any healthcare organization. Amid rising provider turnover, shrinking margins, and increasing compliance scrutiny, compensation strategy has become a C-suite priority—not just an HR concern. Get it right, and you attract, retain, and empower top talent. Get it wrong, and you risk turnover, legal exposure, and a culture of mistrust. For physician compensation success, you need much more than a well-designed pay structure When healthcare organizations talk about physician compensation, the focus is usually on strategy: What’s the right pay…
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People You Should Know: Brian Allen
MEDTECH, MINDSET AND MOVING UP. These are the themes we explore in today’s podcast episode with Brian Allen. This episode is a part of our new “People You Should Know” series, where we spotlight industry professionals shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare. Meet Brian Allen, Strategic Account Director at Minnetronix Medical. With a background in mechanical engineering and years of experience in both the defense and medical device industries, Brian shares insights into: You can watch/listen to the video here You can access the transcript by clicking on…
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People You Should Know: Bill Davis
What if the secret to better healthcare systems isn’t just technology—but the right people connecting the dots? That’s the question we explore in our new “People You Should Know” series, where we spotlight industry professionals shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare. Meet Bill Davis, VP of Business Development at Waddell Group With a career spanning consulting, sales, and healthcare technology, Bill brings a rare combination of hands-on operational knowledge and a genuine desire to support healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes on a larger scale. We sat down…
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Why your project manager/team isn’t performing at their full potential (and how to fix it)
When a project falls behind schedule, exceeds its budget, or delivers subpar results, the blame often falls on the project manager. ‘The project manager isn’t performing well’. Or maybe it falls on the project team. But what if the issue isn’t their fault? At Waddell Group, we specialize in guiding medical device projects to success. Our world-class project management consultants know exactly what it takes to navigate the regulatory challenges and cross-functional complexities that define this industry. With decades of combined experience across a wide range of medical fields, we…
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The role of a project manager for process engineering success
When talking about medical device manufacturing, many process engineering efforts often lack a systematic, well-organized approach common to project management. Yet, process engineering can be approached just like a project—mapping inputs to outputs, outlining necessary steps, and carefully planning each stage of the process. Project management offers a structured framework that can be adapted to process engineering. By applying project management principles, companies can better streamline their processes, minimize risks, and improve their overall production efficiency. Applying project management to process engineering 1. Defining inputs and outputs In process engineering,…
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How we brought medical device manufacturing in-house for a cardiac company in 12 months.
Ever grilled over 80 burgers to build camaraderie among a new project team? We have. We have also planned, managed, and launched an in-house manufacturing facility within 12 months, under budget and with no shortage of products. It began when a small medical device company uncovered discrepancies with their manufacturing partner and made a bold decision to bring their manufacturing in-house. Their product? Precision-engineered mechanical devices in multiple sizes. This high-stakes, high-pressure project required a facility built from the ground up that had the capability, technology, and skill to develop…
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The tale of the wise project manager and the magical medical device kingdom (it’s kind of a holiday story…)
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a thriving medical device company that crafted Class III implanted stimulators. Their creations helped people live better lives, and their company prospered. But one day, the rulers of the company decided to embark on a great journey to a new land—a land filled with promise and opportunity, where their company and all its loyal employees would flourish. Building their new kingdom, however, was no small feat. This land required a brand-new manufacturing facility, a fortress of precision where…
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Managing up as a project manager: The what, the how and the why
As project managers, we’re the glue that holds timelines, teams, and (often) the collective sanity of an organization together. Whether it’s a large company with specialized project managers for each project or a smaller company where the project manager handles everything project related, managing your team is only half the battle. Effective project management also involves the often-overlooked skill of “managing up”—proactively keeping leadership informed, aligned, and engaged. Knowing how to manage up effectively can make all the difference between a well-oiled medical device project and one that clanks along,…
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The power of empathy in project management
Recently, I listened to a podcast on the Huberman Lab featuring Dr. Marc Brackett, a world-renowned expert on emotions and emotional intelligence. One of the key discussions in the podcast was about the impact of empathy and emotional intelligence on learning, conflict resolution, and decision-making. As a CEO and project manager, it got me thinking about how crucial these skills are—and the undeniable importance of empathy in project management and effective leadership in the medical device industry. On leadership and empathy in project management True leadership is not just about…
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Employee vs. consulting project manager: Which one’s right for you?
If you’re trying to decide between hiring an employee project manager for your medical device company or bringing in a consulting project manager, you’re not alone. As the CEO of a company that provides world-class medical device project managers, I have talked to people struggling to decide between the two. While most people lean towards hiring an employee project manager, it’s important to consider both sides of the equation. There are a lot of factors to consider, and both options have their own set of pros and cons. Let’s break…
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