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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
At SORIN GROUP, our impact is bigger than you and me. It’s important
work that makes a difference for the millions of people who count on
our therapeutic solutions every year. I’m proud to be the CEO of a company
that’s advancing the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The best part?
It all starts with talented people like you.
As part of our team, you’ll wake up your skills and reach your fullest
potential. It’s all about pushing the limits of innovation, from the inside
out. Whatever your role is, you’ll contribute to the products, services
and solutions that save lives every day. Together, we’ll achieve
amazing results – not only for our company and our customers,
but for your career.
André-Michel Ballester, CEO
4. Who Are We?
WE’RE A GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE
COMPANY THAT’S LEADING IN THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. AND THAT’S JUST
THE BEGINNING.
ABOUT US
Our products and therapeutic services are improving
the positive outcomes for cardiovascular patients
everywhere. We’re constantly developing new technology
to advance cardiac surgery and the treatment of heart
failure and cardiac rhythm disorders. In addition, we
are focusing on innovative therapeutic platforms for
underserved patient populations suffering from heart failure
and mitral valve regurgitation. How do we develop these
innovative technologies? It takes a lot of collaboration
and forward thinking to come up with solutions nobody’s
thought of yet. That’s exactly what our 3,750 employees
worldwide do every day.
As part of our team, you’ll make a difference for millions
of people around the globe. Whatever your role is, your
unique skills and contributions will help more than 5,000
hospitals provide the latest cardiovascular care in 80
countries. It’s a rewarding career that has a widespread
impact. Furthermore, you’ll have many opportunities to
wake up your talent and help people live better.
Therap
Areas
Patricia Müller, Hardware Engineer
Passion
“I’m always happy to go to work. My job is exciting,
my team is great, and each day is new and different.
All of these things are important to me, and I’m
grateful to be so passionate about my career.”
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5. Impact
“We recently got a letter from a father. He was
so thankful for our neonatal oxygenator, which
helped his 5-month old daughter recover from
surgery faster than predicted. I love stories like
these.”
Annalisa Lodi,
Commercial Quality Assurance Specialist
CARDIAC SURGERY
Did you know that half of all heart-related operations
in the world use our technology? That’s just one
example of how far-reaching your work can be. As part
of this business unit, you’ll help take cardiac surgery to
a whole new level. It’s a great opportunity to work with
advanced devices like PERCEVAL™ S, our sutureless
aortic valve that reduces surgical time, or with INSPIRE™,
our new generation of state-of-the-art oxygenators, that
are used to keep patients alive during open-heart surgery.
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CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT
Providing the medical community with the latest
ways to treat cardiac rhythm disorders is what this
business unit is all about. Here, you’ll work with innovative
technology like implantable defibrillator and pacemaker
systems. You’ll even help set industry trends with
products like SonR™, the only hemodynamic cardiac
resynchronization therapy system of its kind.
InspireTM adult oxygenator
ReplyTM pacemaker
PercevalTM sutureless heart valve
WE’RE GLOBAL
Our medical devices are found in countries around
the world, and so is our company. We’re headquartered
in Milan, Italy, with R&D and manufacturing locations
across Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy
and the United States. SORIN GROUP is also expanding
in emerging markets, especially in China and Russia.
Wherever you live, joining us means being part of a truly
global organization.
47%
Revenues Split by Geographic Region
21%
14%
Western
Europe
U.S.
Emerging
markets
10%
8%
Japan
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6. Working here
WHAT’S IT LIKE? YOU’LL ROLL UP YOUR
SLEEVES AND PUT YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTION. IT’S ABOUT BEING CREATIVE, TAKING RISKS AND
ACHIEVING TREMENDOUS GOALS.
Respect
Su
Tr
People
We’re a people-oriented company, and we never lose
sight of that. That’s why we’ve established a culture
that’s built on teamwork, respect and support. As part
of SORIN GROUP, you’ll work on lifesaving projects
from day one. In fact, you’ll collaborate intra- and interdepartmentally and across the company to achieve
incredible results.
Roberto Monesi, Foreman Oxygenators
ators
Growth
“I started in an entry-level job with
SORIN GROUP. The company believed in my
ed
talents and gave me the chance to make the
ake
first membrane oxygenator. Now, I manage
anage
all new oxygenators designed by
the division.”
Eric Zenou, Business Line Manager
Inspiration
“As the result of our work,
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46,000 newborns and children have been
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able to live a productive and prosperous life.
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Not every company can say that. Everyone
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who works here is part of a beautiful story.”
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Opportunity
“The thing that I love most about my job is getting
to work directly with the surgeons in the operating
room. It’s a great way to use my skills and
experience to help them reach their goals.”
John Tisdell, Sales Representative
Culture
With employees in more than 80 countries, we’re a global company – and one
that is human-scaled with minimal management layers. Open communication,
transparency and promoting from within are all things we stand for. We believe
that every employee has something special to add to our team. Working here,
your peers will immediately respect and trust your ability to succeed in the role you
were hired to fulfill. From the very beginning, you’ll take on great responsibilities,
make important decisions and do what it takes to get the job done.
Ethics and Compliance
At SORIN GROUP, our goal is to continue leading our industry in innovation, as well
as professionalism and business conduct. As part of our team, you’ll live by a strong
set of values that shape who we are and how we do our jobs. SORIN’s Compliance
Program forms an essential pillar in our strategy. SORIN has implemented several
ground-breaking modules in its Compliance Program, making business ethics much
more than a simple condition of employment. First and foremost, we’re committed
to the highest level of ethical, legal, operational and moral standards in everything
we do. We also strive to achieve excellence in quality, execution and accountability
to uphold our reputation of creating exemplary products. Wherever we do business
around the world, our employees proactively embody our Code of Conduct
and everything it represents.
Marco de Liguoro di Presicce, Director, Corporate Legal Affairs
Integrity
“The foundation of corporate integrity is personal
integrity. Across the globe, we apply the most
rigorous standards of ethics in our business practices.
Everything we do sends a message about who we are
and what we value. I am proud to work in a company
that enjoys a strong reputation as a thought-leader in
Compliance. Our compliance culture guides
the actions and decisions we take in our daily
lives and challenges us to always aim higher.”
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8. Total rewards
WORKING HERE, YOU’LL ENJOY YOUR
LIFE BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE OFFICE – AND MAKE A WORLDWIDE IMPACT WHILE YOU’RE AT IT.
Reward
Tra
Pe
Benefits
Being part of our team is a rewarding experience. More
than a million people each year count on us to provide
unique solutions to the medical community. Whatever
career area fits your skills, the work you’ll do supports
our ability to save lives through technology. It’s an
important responsibility, which is why we offer our
employees a competitive salary and benefits package.
Our goal is to aggressively reward our top performers.
Our Total Rewards include a base compensation,
short- and long-term incentives and benefits in kind.
Compensation
At SORIN GROUP, we care about our employees and
understand that paychecks count. So, we continuously
assess compensation market trends to ensure our
competitive stance. Also, because open communication
is important to us, we provide market data on an ongoing
basis and at your request.
Megan Olen, Industrial Quality Manager
Service
“I believe that our customer relationships are strong
because we work to meet individual needs. For
example, we make customized tubing sets to fit
each perfusionist’s preference.”
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Paying you for a “job well done” is at the cornerstone
of what SORIN stands for. We are about being creative,
taking risks and achieving tremendous goals; and
we’re about rewarding our employees correspondingly.
If you join us as a manager, be prepared to use your best
judgment and make important decisions on your own when
rewarding your teams.
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Maria Elkallab, Support Engineer
Support
“There’s a very good atmosphere between coworkers.
I like my job. I’m treated with respect
and valued for the person I am.”
Olivier Carbonaro, Core Team Leader
Jude Cadet, Director, Clinical Affairs
Innovation
Pride
confronting market players who are much
bigger than us. Still with fewer resources,
we create extremely innovative products.
That creates a sense of pride for us and
gives the company a dynamic image.”
work brings state-of-the-art products
to doctors and specialists, helping
them save lives.”
“We are clearly smaller than the
“I take pride in knowing that my daily
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10. Professional development
HOW WILL YOU GROW? AT SORIN GROUP, WE PROVIDE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP YOU ADVANCE
YOUR CAREER AND ACHIEVE YOUR GREATEST POTENTIAL.
Performance Management Program
Our Performance Management Program is an ongoing process
between managers and their teams to:
• Align employees’ individual objectives to business goals
• Assess individual contributions and reward performance
• Identify development priorities and action plans
This process includes 5 steps:
GOAL SETTING
What is
expected
from me?
MID-YEAR
PERFORMANCE
REVIEW
YEAR-END
PERFORMANCE
REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
How am I
performing?
What did I
deliver?
What are
my strengths
and areas of
development?
Identification of Employee Potential
Talent
Grow
Opp
PAY AND
RECOGNITION
How will I be
rewarded?
In order to prepare our employees for career advancement, we use a process
to identify each employee’s potential and increase awareness of strengths and areas
to be further developed.
This process includes 4 steps:
PRESCREENING
SUCCESSION
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING
Identify
‘promotable’
individuals
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ASSESSMENT
OF ‘POTENTIAL’
Make promotion
decisions using
factors predictive
of future potential
(competencybased assessments
and stakeholder
input)
Identify likely
successors for
each employee
with potential
Design individual
development
plans for
accelerated
assessment
and development
in preparation
for future roles
11. Talent Management Programs for Leaders
Each year, we invest in the assessment and development of our leaders through our Talent Management Programs,
which include:
• Acceleration of personal development; providing leaders valuable feedback and validated data on their work behavior
• Customization of development opportunities and coaching to best meet leaders’ needs
• In-depth and objective information provided to management teams for use in the overall talent and performance
management processes
JOB PROFILING
360°
ASSESSMENT
DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS
(OPTIONAL)
INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLANS
TRAINING,
COACHING AND
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW
PROGRESS
Clearly state
what is expected
from Leaders
(key success
drivers)
Capture
and provide
performance
feedback from
multiple sources
Provide further
assessment
and development
of skills through
high impact
business
simulations,
ability testing,
and individualized
coaching
Determine ways
to enhance
areas of strength
and upgrade
areas needing
improvement
Develop new
skills through
coaching
and/or training,
including
participating
in the SORIN
University
Link
development
plans to the
performance
management
program
Conduct
performance
comparison with
key success
drivers
wing
ortunities
Review progress
vs. development
plans
SORIN GROUP University
We’re known across the globe as a company that embraces change and adapts quickly. Staying ahead of a fast-paced
industry is the key to delivering revolutionary products and services to physicians and their patients. Here, you’ll gain a
wide variety of training and development programs – all designed to keep you at the top of your field. You’ll also have
access to our very own SORIN GROUP University, featuring various e-learning and instructor-led courses.
Shelby Peralta, Vice President Human Resources
Quality
“SORIN employees believe in their products
so they strive for quality. At SORIN, quality is not
a department or a single person that says you need
to do it. Quality is a culture. This is SORIN.”
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12. Thierry Conreux, Electronic Development Engineer
Strengths
“Today, what I really like the most is what our
products are used for. Every day, we can say that we
are saving lives. And there are very few jobs that can
say that.”
1 out of 3
mechanical heart
valve implants in
the world are performed
with a SORIN GROUP
heart valve.
Mitroflow™
aortic pericardial valve:
30 years of clinical experience.
Maura Trombali, Operator
Sense
“Our job is vital! You are not just producing a
piece of plastic but a part that goes into the
human body: the heart.”
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13. Elena Ronchetti, Sales Area Manager
Empowerment
“The company gives independence
and responsibility to those who work for it.
Even though there are rules, and rightly so,
each person is responsible for what they do
and they can do it in an independent way,
playing a first-person role.”
SonR™
The only hemodynamic cardiac
mod namic
resynchronization therapy (CRT) optimization
system providing optimized timing at rest
and exercise for improved CRT response
in heart failure patients.
Reply™
Up to 12 years of longevity in the world’s smallest
dual chamber pacemaker.
Micah McFeaters, Engineering Technical Specialist
Stability
“I’m thankful that I work for a strong
company. Every day when I wake up,
I think ‘What can I do to make
a difference today?’”
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14. What gets you going?
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It’s probably knowing that people around the world are
counting on you. That’s what happens when the work you
do saves lives in more than 80 countries. All of a sudden,
going to work takes on a whole new meaning. You’re no
longer waking up each morning just for yourself – you
think about the far-reaching impact you’re making every
day. Combine that with advancement opportunities, great
benefits and company-wide support, and you have plenty
of reasons to wake up your talent and get going.
Disciplined Selection
At SORIN GROUP, we know that the speed and quality
of hiring is the key to our success. That’s why we
use a rigorous process to source and select the best
candidates. When we have an open position, we pay
close attention to the quality of the job description and
success profile. We carefully evaluate and select talent
against the job description and success profile.
Our collaborative selection teams always meet after
the interview to share viewpoints and overall assessments
with the hiring manager to ensure selection of the best
candidate.
SUCCESS
PROFILE
SOURCING
PRESELECTION
INTERVIEWS
HIRING
DECISION
INDUCTION
PERIOD
Describe
role and
responsibilities
Determine
sourcing strategy
Pre-select the
best candidate
vs. success
profile
Explain role
Integrate
feedback from
interviewers
Provide key
onboarding
activities for new
employees
Clarify what is
expected from
the role
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Assess
candidates vs.
success profile
Make fact-based
decisions,
including
consideration of
reference checks
15. ake up
your talent
Ready to apply?
GREAT! YOU’RE ABOUT TO TAKE AN IMPORTANT STEP
TOWARD A MEANINGFUL CAREER. SORIN GROUP IS WAITING FOR YOU. TO APPLY, SEE BELOW.
Visit careers.sorin.com
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