Favorite parts of working in the Healthcare industry as a Regulatory Affairs Analyst
Ryan, a Regulatory Affairs Analyst, finds the most rewarding aspect of the healthcare industry is the tangible positive impact on patients' lives; "every single decision...has downstream effects on a patient," leading to a fulfilling career alongside "very fascinating people...very caring people."
Healthcare Impact, Helping People, Motivated Colleagues, Making a Difference, Positive Work Environment
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Ryan Perera
Regulatory Affairs Analyst
Large Medical Device Company
UCLA 2015
Boston University: Master’s in Medical Sciences (2018) UCLA: MBA (2024)
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Operations and Project Management
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1. Helping patients is a core aspect of the job; every decision has downstream effects on patient care, from engineering to cost savings.
2. The industry attracts highly motivated and caring individuals, leading to a rewarding work environment with fascinating colleagues.
3. The work provides a sense of purpose and impact, knowing that efforts contribute to making a difference in people's lives and healthcare access.
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Ryan, what do you enjoy most about being in the healthcare industry?
What I enjoy most about the healthcare industry is the undeniable impact you have on people. Every decision made in healthcare has downstream effects on a patient.
For example, if you're an engineer in healthcare and you make a medical device 10% cheaper, that saving can be passed on to the hospital. This can then lower insurance costs, making it more likely for patients, especially those with low income or difficulty paying, to get the care they need. Everything you do, on some level, has an impact.
I know some people in other industries sometimes question how much good they're doing. I've never really felt that with healthcare. Everything you do can help people.
Beyond that, because it involves helping people, the field attracts very devoted individuals who are motivated to make a difference. This has led me to meet fascinating, interesting, and caring people as colleagues. I've very much enjoyed working with them in healthcare.
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