A Professional Dream Come True

Drawn by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, Specialty Surgery account manager Collin Carson joined Integra LifeSciences with a strong belief in the company’s vision for advancing transformational care and delivering impactful innovation. 

What is your name and role at Integra LifeSciences? 

My name is Collin Carson, and I am an account manager for Integra LifeSciences' Specialty Surgery division, covering Alabama and Southeast Tennessee. As an account manager, I build partnerships with surgeons to utilize Integra LifeSciences products that will help create the best possible solutions for successful patient outcomes.

Who are you beyond your job title? 

My wife and I enjoy weekend adventures, spoiling our dogs (hopefully kids soon, too) and visiting family. I started with Integra LifeSciences as an associate sales representative in Upstate New York, and love revisiting the area to see family and friends, as well as going to Buffalo Bills football games.

What drew you to Integra LifeSciences, and why did you choose to build your career here?

What attracted me most to Integra LifeSciences was the chance to build a career that directly impacts patients' lives. My wife and I moved a thousand miles from the only place we knew as home to follow my dream of becoming an account manager in Birmingham, AL. We trusted the vision Integra had shown us and the resiliency they’ve shown in the med-device world. 

What do our Purpose, Vision, and Values mean to you? 

To me, Integra’s Purpose, Vision, and Values are reflected in our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that help surgeons and hospitals improve patient care. In the field, I see the challenges our customers face, from managing complex cases to reducing costs and shortening patient stays. By focusing on meaningful innovation, we provide products that help address these needs and ultimately improve outcomes for the patients they serve.

What motivates you every day in your role?

What motivates me most is the opportunity to see firsthand how our products can restore lives. Those moments serve as a powerful reminder of the meaningful role each Integra LifeSciences employee plays in advancing patient care.

Is there an example that sticks in your memory of when our products were able to make an impact on a patient’s life?

Recently, I had the opportunity to observe two surgeons operating to split a donated liver to save the lives of both a child and an adult. Witnessing that procedure was incredibly powerful. It underscored not only the importance of organ donation but also the remarkable impact that medical innovation, surgical expertise, and teamwork can have on patients and their families.

What advice would you give someone interested in a career in MedTech sales?

Keep pushing to get your foot in the door. MedTech is a challenging, rewarding industry that offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference in people’s lives every day. Continue to develop your skills in your current role, regardless of the industry, and invest in building relationships. Networking can open doors when you least expect it. You never know when a conversation, a handshake, or an introduction might lead to an interview—and ultimately a career-changing opportunity.