Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices22 Okt 2025

210 - The 8 Roles You MUST Understand in Pharma & MedTech

I get a lot of questions from students and early-career professionals about what different industry roles actually mean: what does a Quality Engineer do? What’s Regulatory Affairs? How does R&D fit in?

In this video, I walk through eight of the most common roles you’ll find in pharma, medtech, biotech, and diagnostics companies. We’ll talk about what each team does, how they connect, and how to think about which one might fit your strengths and interests.

If you’re trying to figure out where you belong in industry, this one’s for you.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:07 Overview of Industry Roles

02:43 Quality Assurance

06:14 Regulatory Affairs

08:22 Research & Development

09:46 Clinical Affairs

11:07 Manufacturing & Operations

12:09 Quality Control / Analytical Testing

14:05 Supply Chain & Procurement

15:13 Validation & Technical Services

16:39 Career Path Insights and Conclusion

Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.

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