John started his ALKU career in January 2019 and has become a force to be reckoned with in the staffing world. From the very beginning of his journey, John has trusted the ALKU process. He truly embodies ALKU’s Have Fun Working Hard® culture, giving his all to succeed and grow while forming strong bonds along the way. After being promoted to Sales Manager, Medical Device RS in December 2021, John led the Medical Device Regulatory & Scientific (Med RS) split in May 2022. Since then, he has launched two successful divisions, Medical Device Regulatory Affairs (Med RA) and Medical Device Clinical Affairs (Med CA). Through his determination and wisdom, John has directly managed two individuals who are on their way to becoming leaders, and he continues to be the driving force behind his two groups.
John’s impact on ALKU has spread far beyond his direct teams and coworkers. Always eager to play his part in bettering the future of ALKU, John consistently offers insight into company competitions and contests. He has served as a judge for newer hires to learn and take advice from, consistently applying what he’s learned to himself and those around him. John is one of ALKU’s most determined employees; when he sets his mind to something, there is no stopping him from not only achieving his goals but surpassing them. Outside of his role, John continues to elevate ALKU. He was chosen to be a representative on the 2023 ALKU Scholarship Committee, a group that collaborates with Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) to review each ALKU scholarship application and select the recipient. He is always willing to participate and volunteer in ALKU’s giving-back initiatives, having played in ALKU’s Rodman Ride Golf Tournament twice and attended multiple VTO opportunities with his team and on his own.
In his new role, John will be responsible for overseeing sales for the Medical Device Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Clinical & Medical Affairs teams. He will be able to provide more strategic oversight to both teams moving forward and will continue to bring his teams to new levels of success. Congratulations, John! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish in this new role!
“Often in life, you meet someone who instantly has an impact on your life and the people around them. For ALKU, that person is John Barrett. Working alongside John for the past few years has been nothing short of amazing. In today’s world, it is rare to find someone so fiercely loyal and committed to their role. He first made a name for himself as one of the best Account Managers, joining the 100k Club and quickly took another step as the strong leader of Med RS. Because of John, we were able to split RS into two divisions, Medical Device RA & Medical Device CA. He launched several successful Account Managers, two promising future leaders, and continues to be the glue that holds together both of his groups. Early in his career, John was a bit quieter and more passive but has grown into an incredible vocal leader within the company. His confidence can captivate a room, when John speaks, all listen. There truly isn’t someone who is more deserving of this opportunity. The hardest worker, a selfless leader, a prime example of with hard work, you can accomplish anything. JB, thank you for ALL that you do for Med, for your teams, and for me. Congrats!!” – Sales Director, Medical Device, Kristina Kent
“John Barrett is one of the strongest sales leaders we have in the company, plain and simple. His ability to develop top-notch talent, manage multiple groups, and continue to produce himself are just a few reasons why. The thing I respect most about JB is how he shows up every day ready to get to work. There was a situation recently where Med RA was a bit slow, and I saw John Barrett putting out notes at 7 PM on Friday. No one asked him to, but that’s just the type of leader JB is. He will always go above and beyond to make sure his team is supported and in a place to succeed. He has a strategic approach to the job and can finesse with the best of them. He has done an amazing job spearheading the split of Med RS into two successful divisions with RA and CA. He will continue to do big things as a Senior Sales Manager. Beyond happy for you, man, and excited to see what you do for years to come. Congrats, JB!” – Senior Recruiting Manager, Medical Device, Alex Parenteau
“JB!!!! The Ace! One of the most reliable leaders at ALKU. I remember interviewing John several years ago and knowing immediately that he was going to go on to do great things at ALKU. He has always had a cool, calm, collected approach to the job. His people and his managers admire and look up to him. He is a true lead-by-example manager. It’s not every day we have a guy like John exceed $100k in spread, while getting multiple Account Managers from $0 to $70k+ in weekly spread. John teaches his people by the book and follows ALKU’s process to a tee. His ability to connect with his employees and inspire them to be the best version of themselves is admirable. John started in Regsci when we were little guys. He was a critical piece to the growth over the years and helped to split the group into Med RS and Pharma RS, then yet again into RA/CA in Med. John is a strategic thinker and always puts his people first. This promotion couldn’t be more deserved! Excited to see what the rest of your career holds for you here. I know the celebration will include a few cold ones, maybe a little gambling, and a bunch of hugs and kisses from Niobe. Congrats, JB, proud of you, brotha!” – Sales Director, Medical Device, Bob Cordaro