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Newswise — When Peter von Dyck founded e-Zassi.com, he realized his online business network for the medical device industry would help connect a wide range of companies to commercialize products more efficiently. What he did not realize was how useful the site would be for those in the industry looking for employment.
Recognizing that many of its members are already networking via its site, e-Zassi.com added a new Career Intentions section located in the ‘What’s New’ section of the site and on the site Discover. The function discreetly and accurately showcases a job seeker’s professional goals to executives in their areas of interest. This service is free to current individual and corporate members and only $20 for a three-month subscription/membership for non members.
“When we began working on e-Zassi.com four years ago, no one could have anticipated the downturn in the economy and the high levels of unemployment, especially in the medical device industry,” von Dyck said. “As companies have been forced to make do with less, more than 50 percent of the industry is either unemployed or looking to switch positions. This functionality helps firms identify the best candidate quickly to speed the overall process.”
The same concept that has made e-Zassi.com popular and useful for anyone working in the medical device industry seeking partners to bring products to market is utilized for those seeking employment within the industry, whether they are scientists, an investor or a tech transfer agent.
Unlike most job sites that are too broad to be productive in specialized and niche industries such as medical technology, e-Zassi.com allows job seekers to directly target decision makers from various sectors of the industry.
Several hiring experts in the medical device industry, layoffs have flattened out, and companies are beginning to hire again, at least in earnest. Many companies are looking for experienced candidates so they won’t have much of a learning curve upon joining the company and can make an almost immediate impact.
Julie Kampf, President and CEO of New Jersey-based Career Central, says “the hiring process has become exponentially longer for two reasons: (1) company processes take longer and seem to have a larger slate of candidate interviewers; and (2) companies are seeking the ‘perfect’ candidate because they perceive there is an abundance of great talent on the street.” Kampf adds that “companies think it’s a buyer’s market, but great talent will always have options and, most likely, will be attracted to companies with streamlined processes.”
According to Deborah Coogan Seltzer, a Vice President at Pearson Partners International, Inc., a full service retained executive search firm, “Some key areas are hotter than others, especially those that help organizations manage/cut costs, such as supply chain, manufacturing/operations. Also, there appears to be some movement in roles that are important in maintain regulatory compliance, such as quality, regulatory affairs, etc.” Coogan adds that “companies are still seeking top-notch commercially-oriented executives who can devise and/or execute growth strategies; these encompass strategic planning, strategic marketing, and business development. “
Today’s hiring corresponds to major corporate growth initiatives and in companies such as specialty and biotech organizations that have products in stage to commercialize.
“While not the primary role of e-Zassi.com, the site’s ability to help job seekers and companies find each other is important,” said von Dyck. “We believe we can help these individuals connect with real decision makers at medical device companies and the firms with which they partner.”
About e-Zassi.come-Zassi.com is a subscription-based online business network and Software as a Service (SaaS) company that was spun off Zassi Medical Evolutions®, a privately held company with more than a decade innovating and developing in medical devices. The full suite of software tools on e-Zassi.com offers new efficiencies in the medical device industry, from product development through manufacturing and distribution. Tools allow for technology transfer; business development; market and commercial analysis; due diligence & portfolio management; intellectual property and patent development; product development and financial planning; and capital acquisition via venture capital and grants. Customized memberships are available now. For more information regarding e-Zassi.com or to join the community, please visit www.e-zassi.com or call +1.866.474.6328.
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