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Jackson G Now $115,000+ Director of Research and Development for Maker of Medical Devices and Equipment in Upper Midwest -- 25% Increase -- "Great Opportunity For Personal Growth"-- Overcomes One-Industry Background -- Credits Many SET Resources, Team, Marketing Director Ray P

Title: Director of Research and Development
Field/Industry: Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturer
Compensation: $115,000 base + $20,000 bonus

 Reporting to the VP/General Manager, Jackson will lead the research and development department of the Micro Implants division. He'll be responsible for product development of all products from concept to launch, and function as Principal Director for the product road map and product strategy.

 He's also responsible for the R&D budget, and management of engineering groups in the U.S. and Germany. He'll be a key partner with the Director of Marketing and Director of Sales in formulating and executing division business strategy. He gave several reasons why he was highly pleased:

     "My key reasons for acceptance: 1. High growth company in a stable market. 2. Results-driven culture with robust processes for identifying and promoting talent. Managers are given significant autonomy with their areas of responsibility. 3. Great opportunity for personal growth. Opportunity to partner with Marketing and Sales in the development and implementation of product strategy. The company sees R&D as the key engine of corporate growth. 4. Lower cost of living, combined with salary increase and bonus. Total package represents a 25-30% increase."

     "I had experience in only one industry since leaving the Navy. My campaign thus depended heavily on marketing my transferable skills to broaden my addressable market. This was a very successful approach, resulting in a good position in an entirely different industry."

 Jackson had many good things to say about SET and his Marketing Director Ray P:

     "The Marketing Plan, identifying my transferable skills and including these in my written and spoken message, was absolutely critical as I approached a transition to a new industry. The response to the resume was good, recruiters responded well to the achievement-oriented focus. Companies were intrigued enough to give me interviews.

     "My discussions with the SET team, particularly Ray, played a key role in helping me understand that I needed to "think big," to believe that I was capable of finding a job with more responsibility, more compensation, and most importantly a better work environment. I did not enter the process thinking I could meet these objectives, but I end my search having done so!"

     "The most critical IT resource was the in-depth company information provided for specific companies as part of my interview preparation. This saved time and allowed me to focus on understanding the company and its industry. Links to executive recruiters were quite helpful. I also found the online guides and emailed weekly tips to be an effective way of reminding me of key points and focus areas for my campaign."