Straumann Group

Pros: Working as a Clinical Research Associate here has been pretty stable. The job security is strong, which is nice for a big global medical device company. Some teams in the Andover, MA office have good camaraderie.
Cons: The company culture can feel a bit old-school and slow to change. It's tough to get new ideas through, especially for dental implant technology processes. Work flexibility, like WFH, isn't really a thing for many onsite roles.
Advice to Management: Encourage more cross-functional collaboration. Empower teams to try new things and speed up decision-making for better innovation in oral healthcare.

Pros: The medical device industry benefits are quite good here; I'd say the healthcare options are solid. For an Associate Product Manager, the PTO accrual is definitely decent, better than some corporate environments. Plus, they offer a respectable 401k match, which is a nice perk.
Cons: However, compensation for product roles, especially for a junior level, just doesn't keep up with market rates in the Andover, MA area. Salary growth year over year was pretty minimal, even with good performance reviews. It's tough when you feel like you're underpaid compared to your peers elsewhere.
Advice to Management: Seriously review the compensation bands for all positions, especially for junior and mid-level roles. Market rate adjustments are needed to retain talent, particularly in competitive areas like product management. Regular salary reviews beyond just annual performance increases are crucial.

Pros: As a Product Development Engineer in the medical device industry, you get to work on some cool projects. I learned a lot about dental implant technology early on. The team in the Andover, MA office is generally very supportive.
Cons: Moving up as a Product Development Engineer is tough here. There aren't many clear paths for internal promotion. I felt like I was stuck in my role after a couple of years, despite wanting more responsibility. It's a large, corporate structure, which can make things slow.
Advice to Management: Create more defined career ladders for technical roles. Invest in internal training for advancement, especially for people working on biomaterials or new dental technology.