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For college & grad students: Break into biomedical engineering & medtech

For college & grad students: Break into biomedical engineering & medtech

Offered by Belinda L.

5.0

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Ex-Medtronic Biomedical Engineer | 30+ Devices, 5 Patents | Product Dev

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Studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management

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Works at elims

Description

Thinking about a career in the medical device industry? Whether you're an engineer, scientist, MBA, marketer, or somewhere in between, the medical device industry has a place for you. But breaking in can feel confusing. Which companies should you target? What roles actually exist beyond R&D? What does compensation look like? And how do you stand out when you don't have industry experience yet? I've been on both sides of the hiring table. I spent 15+ years at Medtronic across its spinal surgery and diabetes-related businesses, where I designed medical devices, earned five U.S. patents, and hired and managed engineers. One of the medical devices I worked on was recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2015. I landed my first job at Medtronic straight out of college, so I know what it takes to get in the door. I hold dual degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon and an MBA from UCLA Anderson, and I'm connected with engineers and leaders across the medtech industry. My coaching style is warm, real, and action-oriented. I'll give you an honest insider's view of the industry and practical next steps you can act on right away. > MEDTECH CAREER DISCOVERY SESSION (1 session, 60 minutes) This session is yours to shape. We can focus on whatever will help you most right now, whether that's exploring the industry, figuring out which companies and roles fit your background, understanding compensation, reviewing your resume, or practicing with a mock interview. No matter what, we will make the most of our time, and you'll leave with clear next steps. MEDTECH CAREER LAUNCH PROGRAM (3 sessions, 60 minutes each) >This program is a deeper, structured plan to help you break into the medical device industry. In our first session, we'll map the industry and your place in it: the types of companies (from global medtech leaders to startups), the roles that fit your background, what compensation and career progression look like, and a target list of companies and positions. In our second session, we'll strengthen how you show up on paper and in your network with a detailed resume and LinkedIn review, a networking and outreach strategy, and guidance on reaching hiring managers and recruiters. In our third session, we'll prepare you to win the job with a mock interview tailored to your target roles, detailed feedback, tips on evaluating and negotiating offers, and a contingency plan to keep your search moving. You'll receive written notes and next steps after each session.


What you'll get from this package

Insider knowledge: Understand how the medical device industry works, which companies and roles fit your background, and what compensation looks like.

A job-ready toolkit: Get a stronger resume, sharper interview skills, and a targeted list of companies and roles to pursue.

A clear action plan: Leave with specific next steps and a strategy to land your first role in medtech.


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions.

My coaching style is warm, friendly, and very real. I'll give you an honest picture of what biomedical engineering is like, including the parts that don't show up in college brochures. I'm also action-oriented, so every session ends with clear, specific next steps and you leave knowing exactly what to do. Before we meet, you'll complete a short intake questionnaire so I can understand your interests, strengths, grade level, and goals. During our sessions, we'll have an open, two-way conversation where I share real examples from my career, answer your questions directly, and help you think through your options. After each session, you'll receive written notes with personalized next steps and resources so nothing gets lost. Parents are always welcome to join or ask their own questions. What sets me apart is that I've lived this path. I earned dual degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon and spent 15+ years at Medtronic designing medical devices, earning five U.S. patents along the way. As a hiring manager in the medical device industry, I know what companies look for, and I can help you start building those qualities now. I'm connected with engineers, business folks, and leaders across medtech, so my perspective goes beyond a single company.

Refund Policy

Sessions are scheduled at a mutually convenient time. After booking, you'll receive a short intake questionnaire. Please complete it at least 48 hours before your first session, along with any materials you'd like me to review, such as your resume, LinkedIn profile, or a job description for a mock interview. This lets me come prepared with specific, useful feedback. For the 3-session package, sessions can be spaced out over up to three months so you have time to act on what we discuss between meetings. Written notes and next steps will be sent within 3 business days of each session. I typically respond to messages within 1 to 2 business days. If you need to reschedule, please give at least 24 hours' notice so we can find a new time. Any materials you share with me stay confidential. While I'm happy to share insights from my medtech network, introductions are made at my discretion when there's a good fit and aren't guaranteed. This package offers guidance, feedback, and insider perspective to strengthen your candidacy, but it does not guarantee an interview, job offer, or specific compensation outcome. I'm committed to making our time valuable, so if something isn't working, just let me know and we'll adjust our approach.

Services included:

LinkedIn Review

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Technical Interview Prep

Behavioral Interview Prep

Skill Building


Belinda L.

Offered by Belinda L.

Joined August 2026

5.0

Ex-Medtronic Biomedical Engineer | 30+ Devices, 5 Patents | Product Dev

I help biotech and medical device founders and teams navigate product development strategy, upstream marketing, and regulatory-aware launch planning — the discipline of figuring out what to build, why, and how to get it to market in a regulated industry. I spent 15 years at Medtronic doing exactly this, starting in regulatory affairs and rising to lead cross-functional teams across hardware, software, quality, and regulatory for both the Diabetes and Spinal & Biologics businesses. I was lead product manager for the MiniMed 670G, the world's first closed-loop insulin delivery system, where I authored the Market Requirements Document that directly shaped FDA submission and approval strategy — work later recognized on Time Magazine's 2016 list of Best Inventions. I hold a double major in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from Carnegie Mellon, an MBA from UCLA, and 5 U.S. patents in medical technology. I'm the right coach for biotech and medical device founders who need help shaping product strategy, translating technical complexity into a compelling upstream marketing narrative, or figuring out how to move fast inside a slow-moving, regulated industry. As co-founder of ELIMS Oral Care, I've applied that same discipline outside a large corporation, hands-on in every part of the business, from product strategy and regulatory compliance to manufacturing and go-to-market. That combination gives me a full-picture view: the technical and regulatory rigor of a Fortune 500 medtech company, paired with the scrappy, resourceful instincts of building a company from the ground up. If you're navigating product strategy, regulatory positioning, or how to launch in a regulated space, let's talk.

Experience level: Executive

Starting at $79

1h+ of coaching