The 20 Best Medical Devices Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (March 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best medical devices companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Medical Devices companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of March 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best medical devices companies to work for
1. Benco Dental
3.7 stars
Benco Dental is a medical devices company headquartered in the Sparks, NV area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and employer responsiveness (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Benco Dental:
"Excellent opportunities for job growth, regardless of your gender!"
2. Edwards Lifesciences
3.5 stars
Edwards Lifesciences is a medical devices company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edwards Lifesciences:
"There was a situation when a supplier was delivering something where a sexist comment was made to me. Because my work makes everyone go through a training about a variety of thi..."
3. Stryker
3.5 stars
Stryker is a medical devices company headquartered in the Kalamazoo, MI area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stryker:
"I have felt very supported in my career at Stryker especially when I took maternity leave when my sons were born in 2009 and 2013. I took 5 months off for each and had no ill ef..."
4. Medtronic
3.3 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company headquartered in the Minneapolis, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"Everyone fits in here!"
5. Smith & Nephew
3.2 stars
Smith & Nephew is a medical devices company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Smith & Nephew:
"Smith&Nephew was a great place to work. I thought I had opportunity for advancement and I thoroughly enjoyed working there."
6. Henry Schein
3.2 stars
Henry Schein is a medical devices company headquartered in the Melville, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
7. Ultradent Products, Inc.
3.1 stars
Ultradent Products, Inc. is a medical devices company headquartered in the South Jordan, UT area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.9 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ultradent Products, Inc.:
"There could be improvements in paid parental leave and number of women in executive level positions, but otherwise this is a pretty decent place to work as a woman. "
8. Alcon, A Novartis Division
3.1 stars
Alcon, A Novartis Division is a medical devices company headquartered in the Fort Worth, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Alcon, A Novartis Division:
"Great company with a great work environment and pay!"
9. Cook Medical
3.1 stars
Cook Medical is a medical devices company headquartered in the Bloomington, IN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cook Medical:
"So many great things about working for this company and it keeps getting better "
10. Teleflex Incorporated
3.0 stars
Teleflex Incorporated is a medical devices company headquartered in the Singapore area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Teleflex Incorporated:
"Worked as a medical assemlbler, operator level two."
11. Essilor
3.0 stars
Essilor is a medical devices company headquartered in the Charenton le Pont Cedex area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
12. Acelity
3.0 stars
Acelity is a medical devices company headquartered in the San Antonio, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Acelity:
"We have several women in high ranking positions and 2 of them are nurses. This makes me super proud! Being a woman has never seemed to me to be a barrier at Acelity."
13. Beckman Coulter
2.9 stars
Beckman Coulter is a medical devices company headquartered in the Brea, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.4 stars).
14. Dexcom
2.9 stars
Dexcom is a medical devices company headquartered in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.6 stars) and paid time off (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dexcom:
"Dexcom is an amazing company."
15. Medline Industries, Inc.
2.9 stars
Medline Industries, Inc. is a medical devices company headquartered in the Mundelein, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medline Industries, Inc.:
"I am so greatful to the Mills for creating a place like Medline."
16. Zimmer Biomet
2.9 stars
Zimmer Biomet is a medical devices company headquartered in the Warsaw, IN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zimmer Biomet:
"I work in the engineering department, so there are not as many woman in my department as in other areas, but are still better represented here than industry average. Woman are v..."
17. Starkey Hearing Technologies
2.9 stars
Starkey Hearing Technologies is a medical devices company headquartered in the Eden Prairie, MN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.4 stars).
18. Miracle Ear, Inc
2.8 stars
Miracle Ear, Inc is a medical devices company headquartered in the Plymouth, MN area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Miracle Ear, Inc:
"One of the CFO's of our company is a woman, (a mom!) and is so personal and helpful to someone MUCH further down the ladder. The female to male ratio at work is actually more fe..."
19. SmileDirectClub
2.8 stars
SmileDirectClub is a medical devices company headquartered in the Nashville, TN area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SmileDirectClub:
"I loved working for this company! Great pay and a super great work environment. Voted on of the top diverse friendly and woman friendly companies to work for. It was awesome to ..."
20. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
2.8 stars
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is a medical devices company headquartered in the Ann Arbor, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Terumo Cardiovascular Systems:
"Good benefits, good people. manufacturing clean room environment"
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of March 1, 2020.