Medtronic to put UPI out of business with Advanced Uro-Solutions?

[Anonymous]

Any idiot is better than what we have here. With RK err DH at the helm and his cast of BCS reject managers, anything has to be better.

RK believes in "command & control." That is his management style, you should know that by now. And like an old dog, he is not going to learn new ways of managing. Some can tolerate such management style, some blossom in it, and others like you get frustrated. So get used to it, and if you do not like it here, find another home. By the way, if you are so frustrated with RK and, his side kick, DH, why have you stuck around for this long?

 

[Anonymous]

Who knows for sure, but the AUA is right around the corner. I would not be surprised if they launched there. If you look on their web site they have positions available for a noninvasive urology division. Uroplasty er Cogentix your days are numbered!!!!

Anybody present at the AUA find out about MDT's timing on when we may expect to see the NURO in the market?

 

[Anonymous]

Anybody present at the AUA find out about MDT's timing on when we may expect to see the NURO in the market?

We will find out about the Nuro, just like we found out about the Allergan co-pay assistance program. When one of us runs into it in the field. Upper management knows more about the nuro than they are telling us, why do you think the pressure to sell endosheath.

 

[Anonymous]

Anybody present at the AUA find out about MDT's timing on when we may expect to see the NURO in the market?

Day 2 of the AUA has come and gone, any word from anyone? Booth traffic, interest in endosheath, NURO.

 

[Anonymous]

October 2015

 

[Anonymous]

Mark your calendar, Oct 2015 is the beginning of the end of this dog.

 

[Anonymous]

Please explain. To what are you referring when you say October 2015. Be specific please.

 

[Anonymous]

I met one of the managers for NURO at AUA. He was a decent guy but mentioned an "aggressive approach to the market" when they actually do launch. Never said anything about October. Hang on!!!!!!

 

[Anonymous]

I met one of the managers for NURO at AUA. He was a decent guy but mentioned an "aggressive approach to the market" when they actually do launch. Never said anything about October. Hang on!!!!!!

did Medtronic show the Nuro or did they have it behind the scenes at AUA? They have managers in place and job postings went up on 5/7 on their website, they have to be closer to launch than October.

 

[Anonymous]

No, it was not on display. They are being very tight lipped about it and how they are going to launch.

 

[Anonymous]

WAKE UP!!!! Yes I agree with you that PTNS is growing and that Medtronic will increase awareness, but what makes you think that your territory will not be impacted. Go to www.theNURO.com. Read the bullet points. NO INITIAL INVESTMENT, SIMPLE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, ON DEMAND ONLINE, ELIMINATES THE RISK OF FINANCIAL LOSS DUE TO PAYER DENIALS.
Why would any physician use UPC, when they have to buy leads and the stimulator up front, risk loss due to denials and pay $65 for a lead. I'm not sure what Medtronic will charge per credit or for the grounding pad, but I can guarantee you it will be way south of $65. The only issue that will be the same is getting the patient to come in for 12 consecutive weeks.

Medtronic IS hiring a PCP sales force and in order not to piss off the Urologists, they are going to GIVE them the PTNS unit and only charge them for the reusable lead.

Sales Rep Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies Charlotte

Together Medtronic and Covidien are working to improve how healthcare addresses the needs of more people, in more ways and in more places around the world. As one company, we can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. This is the ideal opportunity to join us, and be part of our commitment to the health of others.

We know the combined resources of Medtronic and Covidien will be transformative, creating new methodologies and new opportunities. Whatever your specialty or ambitions, you can make a difference at Medtronic – both in the lives of others and your career.

Medtronic is a $27.8b company with 85,000+ employees in more than 160 countries.

Position Description

The Sales Representative will manage a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key accounts with Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies. In certain geographies will also (under direction), will be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with the SNM team to focus on a complete continuum of care (help drive NURO patients to InterStim implanters).

Position Responsibilities

Sell Urology Minimally Invasive Therapy device(s) for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff; partner with strategic ALF/ILF centers to develop the account practice through; providing product and therapy technical support and service, including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends; utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth. Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership.
Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor degree and 2 years of medical sales experience to include biotech and pharma.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

•Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
•Experience call on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
•Experience in developing new, innovative markets
•Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
•Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis
•Knowledge of managed care
•Physiology/clinical therapies
•Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
•Team oriented
•Conceptual/consultative sales skills.

Physical Job Requirements

•The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID: 98926
Apply Now

 

[Anonymous]

Medtronic IS hiring a PCP sales force and in order not to piss off the Urologists, they are going to GIVE them the PTNS unit and only charge them for the reusable lead.

Sales Rep Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies Charlotte

Together Medtronic and Covidien are working to improve how healthcare addresses the needs of more people, in more ways and in more places around the world. As one company, we can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. This is the ideal opportunity to join us, and be part of our commitment to the health of others.

We know the combined resources of Medtronic and Covidien will be transformative, creating new methodologies and new opportunities. Whatever your specialty or ambitions, you can make a difference at Medtronic – both in the lives of others and your career.

Medtronic is a $27.8b company with 85,000+ employees in more than 160 countries.

Position Description

The Sales Representative will manage a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key accounts with Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies. In certain geographies will also (under direction), will be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with the SNM team to focus on a complete continuum of care (help drive NURO patients to InterStim implanters).

Position Responsibilities

Sell Urology Minimally Invasive Therapy device(s) for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff; partner with strategic ALF/ILF centers to develop the account practice through; providing product and therapy technical support and service, including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends; utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth. Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership.
Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor degree and 2 years of medical sales experience to include biotech and pharma.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

•Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
•Experience call on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
•Experience in developing new, innovative markets
•Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
•Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis
•Knowledge of managed care
•Physiology/clinical therapies
•Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
•Team oriented
•Conceptual/consultative sales skills.

Physical Job Requirements

•The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID: 98926
Apply Now

It doesn't say UROLOGY.....................

 

[Anonymous]

MEDTRONIC
Sales Rep Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies Charlotte

Position Description

The Sales Representative will manage a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key accounts with Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies. In certain geographies will also (under direction), will be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with the SNM team to focus on a complete continuum of care (help drive NURO patients to InterStim implanters).

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Note: The key point in the paragraph above in Medtronic's job description for the reps is "help drive NURO patients to interstim implanters." MDT is up front about it and you can clearly see what their strategy is. Only those who are impaired by the Kool Aid they have been fed for so long will fail to grasp MDT's the strategy and its implication on Cogentix !!!

Guess what, MDT makes a ton of money on the interstim, so that they can afford to practically give away for free the NURO and more than make up for it by generating an additional interstim sale every once in a while. So let us be honest in our assessment of what this will do Cogentix. How long do you think Cogentix will survive this blitz attack? It would be like Cogentix defending with the only weapon it has, a bayonet, against an enemy attacking with armored tanks and attack helicopters. How long do you think such a battle will last?

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You can see the 14 open NURO positions at MDT here: http://jobs.medtronic.com/search/sa...SLatitude/-1/ASLongitude/-1/ASDistanceType/-1

 

[Anonymous]

Medtronic IS hiring a PCP sales force and in order not to piss off the Urologists, they are going to GIVE them the PTNS unit and only charge them for the reusable lead.

Sales Rep Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies Charlotte.........

I can't believe there is someone out there dumb enough to write this. Medtronic has been pissing off doctors for years, why change now. Why would they want ANY doctor using Urgent PC, they want to CONTROL the patient flow to interstim. WAKE UP, Cogentix is on life support. Wait!!!!!!! Go sell Endosheath and build your walls!!!!!!

 

[Anonymous]

MEDTRONIC
Sales Rep Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies Charlotte

Position Description

The Sales Representative will manage a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key accounts with Urology Minimally Invasive Therapies. In certain geographies will also (under direction), will be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with the SNM team to focus on a complete continuum of care (help drive NURO patients to InterStim implanters).

********
Note: The key point in the paragraph above in Medtronic's job description for the reps is "help drive NURO patients to interstim implanters." MDT is up front about it and you can clearly see what their strategy is. Only those who are impaired by the Kool Aid they have been fed for so long will fail to grasp MDT's the strategy and its implication on Cogentix !!!

Guess what, MDT makes a ton of money on the interstim, so that they can afford to practically give away for free the NURO and more than make up for it by generating an additional interstim sale every once in a while. So let us be honest in our assessment of what this will do Cogentix. How long do you think Cogentix will survive this blitz attack? It would be like Cogentix defending with the only weapon it has, a bayonet, against an enemy attacking with armored tanks and attack helicopters. How long do you think such a battle will last?

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You can see the 14 open NURO positions at MDT here: http://jobs.medtronic.com/search/sa...SLatitude/-1/ASLongitude/-1/ASDistanceType/-1

Our loyalty is to Cogentix and its commander RK.

You are underestimating our determination. We have more armaments than the bayonets that you allege we have. We are prepared to be cannon fodder, if that is what it takes to slowdown and ultimately pushback on MDT. And if that does not work, many of us are ready to put on our suicide vests and charge on to take the hill. One way or another we will fight on. We shall fight them in the clinics, we shall fight them in the hospitals, we shall fight in the streets, we shall fight at conferences. And if they deck us, we will crawl and chew their ankles; we shall never surrender.

 

[Anonymous]

Our loyalty is to Cogentix and its commander RK.

You are underestimating our determination. We have more armaments than the bayonets that you allege we have. We are prepared to be cannon fodder, if that is what it takes to slowdown and ultimately pushback on MDT. And if that does not work, many of us are ready to put on our suicide vests and charge on to take the hill. One way or another we will fight on. We shall fight them in the clinics, we shall fight them in the hospitals, we shall fight in the streets, we shall fight at conferences. And if they deck us, we will crawl and chew their ankles; we shall never surrender.

lol, I love this..... Only if RK and DH are out front. I will watch from the rear.

 

[Anonymous]

Our loyalty is to Cogentix and its commander RK.

You are underestimating our determination. We have more armaments than the bayonets that you allege we have. We are prepared to be cannon fodder, if that is what it takes to slowdown and ultimately pushback on MDT. And if that does not work, many of us are ready to put on our suicide vests and charge on to take the hill. One way or another we will fight on. We shall fight them in the clinics, we shall fight them in the hospitals, we shall fight in the streets, we shall fight at conferences. And if they deck us, we will crawl and chew their ankles; we shall never surrender.

WTF!!!

You must have been drugged with that Kool Aid RK has been pumping in your fat a%* when you wrote this!!! And so are the other morons that work around you, you know the ones on a perpetual high from the same spiked liquid pumped up their a%$. I left the company because I couldn't take this kind of shit from our commanders.

If this is your strategy to compete against MDT, you are all doomed, if this is how you are led, you are all doomed. To paraphrase General George Patton, that great world war II hero, you do not win by dying for your company, you win by killing the other bastard fighting for his company.

Jesus…..when will you brainless fu%%ers see and acknowledge that your end is just around the corner??

 

[Anonymous]

I lose brain cells reading some of these posts. Look, if you don't like your job then leave. If your MDT and spending time writing these ridiculous post then obviously you feel some type of threat by your ptns rep and nervous about Axionics and stimwave. Have none of you all been in sales. All products have competitors. Everything in this world has more then one brand. Everyone needs to go focus on the primary reason anyone even has a job in device. THE PATIENT!!! More brands = more awareness = more people being HELPED.

 

[Anonymous]

I lose brain cells reading some of these posts. Look, if you don't like your job then leave. If your MDT and spending time writing these ridiculous post then obviously you feel some type of threat by your ptns rep and nervous about Axionics and stimwave. Have none of you all been in sales. All products have competitors. Everything in this world has more then one brand. Everyone needs to go focus on the primary reason anyone even has a job in device. THE PATIENT!!! More brands = more awareness = more people being HELPED.

Thanks Dave.

 

[Anonymous]

I lose brain cells reading some of these posts. Look, if you don't like your job then leave. If your MDT and spending time writing these ridiculous post then obviously you feel some type of threat by your ptns rep and nervous about Axionics and stimwave. Have none of you all been in sales. All products have competitors. Everything in this world has more then one brand. Everyone needs to go focus on the primary reason anyone even has a job in device. THE PATIENT!!! More brands = more awareness = more people being HELPED.

There are a lot of sales reps that do not like what management is doing to counter the MDT threat and are looking for other opportunities. It's not that easy to just leave. Let's be real, there is competition in the world, but most of it is fairly even if more than one product survives. However, when one is old and more expensive that company usually goes under. MDT will destroy Urgent PC, because they can. Cogentix can not survive on MPQ and endosheath. It's that simple.