Pros
- Meaningful work with real impact on patient care - Strong brand and reputation in healthcare - Exposure to complex, cross-functional programs - Solid baseline compensation and benefits - Opportunities to work on large-scale, regulated products
Cons
- Leadership quality varies significantly and directly impacts team experience - Performance reviews can be misaligned with actual contributions and lack objective grounding - Feedback is not always communicated directly, often surfacing through escalations or group settings - Limited psychological safety in some teams, making it difficult to address issues constructively - Recognition and visibility depend heavily on manager advocacy rather than measurable outcomes - While regulatory rigor is expected in medical device, internal communication and leadership practices can add unnecessary friction beyond what is required - Cross-functional alignment can break down without consistent leadership support
