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Customers First: How to Collaborate in a Niche Industry


Published on August 24, 2021

Working in a niche industry, like medical packaging, comes with a responsibility to really understand your customers. The packaging you provide is specific and custom for each company, so the questions can vary greatly. Understanding the needs of all these different customers is key to a successful collaboration.

How do you get started in an industry like this? And what is your motivation to do so? What skills and knowledge do you need?

Med-Tech Innovation interview with Curtis Hogan (Regional Manager UK & Ireland at Oliver Healthcare Packaging) to get his perspective on these questions. Curtis has had different roles across pharma, sterilization, dental, and more. Hear his thoughts on finding a career in healthcare, what trends he’s seeing with his customers, and how much technical knowledge one needs to make it in the medical packaging world.

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