Beyond the Device

In this episode of Beyond the Device, we sit down with Dr. Erica Conway, a globally respected regulatory leader whose career journey spans pharmaceuticals, IVDs, notified bodies, and now precision medicine at GSK in Los Angeles. But Erica’s story behind the titles is one of change, sacrifice, relocation, and motherhood, all while refusing to compromise on the career she wanted. Erica shares how pi...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, hosts Duncan Cameron and Nathan Puxty sit down with regulatory leader Jim Baker, whose nearly 30-year career in medical devices has been shaped not only by technical expertise but by a moment of self-realisation that changed everything. Jim opens up about the day a manager quietly called him out for a careless comment - a moment that exposed how he’d been draw...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, hosts Duncan Cameron and Nathan Puxty sit down with Mike Karim, a health tech leader whose 30-year journey through the medical device world has been driven by resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in people. Mike opens up about breaking barriers, overcoming prejudice, and how early experiences shaped his mindset on empathy, inclusion, and trust. He r...

In this episode of  Beyond the Device , we sit down with  Sean Coombs , Technical Director at PM Group, whose 40+ year career spans engineering innovation, telecoms, and medical devices. Sean shares how a challenging childhood and strict family environment forged resilience, but also led him to bury emotions and lean heavily on work as a coping mechanism. From pioneering one of the first VoIP-base...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, we sit down with Graeme Tunbridge, Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory and Quality, Medical Devices at BSI, and former Director of Devices at the MHRA. Graeme reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his journey - from early resilience and career setbacks to leading through the pressures of COVID-19. He shares the leadership lessons he’s carried forw...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, hosts Duncan Cameron and Nathan Puxty sit down with Megha D. Iyer, Global Head of Strategic Regulatory Affairs at Thermo Fisher Scientific and a board director at RAPS. Megha shares her journey from a curious child in Mumbai, inspired by Jurassic Park, to becoming a global leader in regulatory affairs. Along the way, she reflects on: - The importance of asking...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, we sit down with Steve Lee, a leading figure in in-vitro diagnostics and currently Director of Diagnostics & Digital Regulation at ABHI. Steve reflects on the defining moments that shaped his path - from a childhood microscope and chemistry set that his Dad got him, to early days in the microbiology lab, to becoming MHRA IVDR Senior Regulatory Policy Manag...

In this episode of Beyond the Device, we welcome Sue Spencer, a leading expert in IVD regulations with nearly 40 years of experience in the medical device industry. Sue shares her journey from her roots in the Yorkshire Dales, influenced by her parents who were family doctors, to her prominent career that includes senior roles in industry and contributions to establishing BSI as an IVD notified bo...

In this episode of the Beyond the Device podcast, we delve into the life-defining moments that shaped the career of Matt Ginn, CEO of IQ Endoscopes. Matt shares his extensive 25-year journey in medtech, starting from his early days as a sales rep to his rise through management roles, eventually leading to his position as CEO. Matt reflects on the personal experiences and pivotal events that influe...

In this episode of the Beyond the Device podcast, hosts Nathan & Duncan welcome Sam Shelley, Director and Principal consultant of SQMS, a consultancy specializing in quality management systems for medical device startups. Known for her exceptional contributions to the industry, Sam shares her journey and the pivotal experiences that shaped her career. As a two-time MVP CAPU award winner, she r...

In this episode of the CAPU Search podcast, Beyond the Device, hosts delve into personal backgrounds and experiences that shape their guests' lives. Co-host Nathan Puxty's shares his early years growing up in Milton Keynes as one of five siblings. He reflects on his parents' split at a young age, highlighting the challenges of a toxic co-parenting situation and the impact of their struggles with a...

In the inaugural episode of the Beyond the Device podcast by CAPU Search, co-hosts Duncan and Nathan delve into their own personal journey. The episode sets the tone for meaningful conversations by encouraging vulnerability and openness. Duncan shares his personal journey, reflecting on recent challenges and how they have influenced his perspective and professional path. The episode aims to inspir...