Career Diaries by Elemed

Olga van Grol-Lawlor is an experienced Regulatory Affairs professional in the medical devices sector. She has over 10 years of experience and currently holds the position of Global Regulatory Intelligence and Advocacy Manager at Boston Scientific. Olga is actively involved in various industry groups and committees, representing Boston Scientific and participating in EU Commission meetings. She is...

Suzie, the Vice President of Regulatory at BSI, has an impressive eighteen years of experience and currently develops strategies, policies, and processes for the Medical Devices team to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements. She also represents all Notified Bodies as one of the Chairs of NBCG-Med and Vice-President of TeamNB.  Tune in to find out the following! Her global traveling...

Tom Melvin is Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College Dublin. Prior to his current role, he worked for HPRA and as a medical doctor.  This episode looks at his fascinating career journey and delves into the inside scoop of going from working at a Competent Authority to academia. Tune in to learn about: What is working in a competent authority really like? Major...

Mario is SVP RA/QA at Bio-Rad Laboratories and has witnessed first-hand the medical device industry evolving over the past 30 years. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to building a successful culture of quality. Tune in to this episode to find out how to develop a winning culture of quality yourself! He covers: Culture of quality - a definition Measuring a culture of quality - key KPIs a...

This special episode of Career Diaries by Elemed is for International Women's Day 2023 and is about Leading Inclusively in a Global Environment. Featuring Meg Mucha of Philips, Andreas Stange of TÜV SÜD, Kristine Tucker of Bausch & Lomb, and Matthew Schabacker of BD. Listen to their insightful perspectives! Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, a...

Ondina is a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Becton Dickinson, and has a wealth of experience leading teams and succeeding in the Medtech industry. In this episode, she discusses a topic that can really help you get ahead in your own career: visibility and exposure! She covers: What are visibility and exposure and why are they crucial? Is it more important for women to be visible? Top acti...

Key takeaways: How to bring Quality into leadership discussions The art of aligning members of your team Avoiding communication mistakes Getting Quality to not be seen as the 'police' And more! About Paul Belgrove: Paul Belgrove is British by birth, but moved to Switzerland in 2008 and now has Swiss nationality. He is a chemist by profession and, with brief sojourns into other industries...

Key takeaways: Leadership pillars from a skilled leader The art of building teams How a sales and marketing background can be useful in the world of medical devices And much more! About John Wilkinson: John retired from his role as Director of Devices at the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in October 2019 after 7 years in the role. During this period, he acted as chair of th...

Key takeaways: Learn about IVDR from MR IVD himself Why we can all be INSPIRED by the healthcare industry The VALUE of having a hands-on background Why you should find your DRIVE from unlikely sources About Steve Lee: Steve joined ABHI as Director of Diagnostics Regulation in 2020. After completing his degree in Biochemistry and Biology at Aston University, Steve trained as a Biomedical Scientist,...

Key takeaways: Hear about Bassil’s UNIQUE career path to success Why it’s crucial to be DECISIVE in life Why you must accept some RISK in every venture The IMPORTANCE of leaving your comfort zone in industry  About Bassil Akra: Dr. Bassil Akra is CEO and Owner of AKRA TEAM GmbH, a consultancy company which was founded in 2021 to support the various stakeholders in the healthcare system in achievin...

Key takeaways: How to find and understand your WHY Great lessons in how to SUCCEED in Regulatory Affairs Why connecting over food can be a POWERFUL way to build a rapport with someone Why MONEY shouldn’t be your biggest driving force About Donielle Johnson: Donielle Johnson is the Executive Director, Global Head Regulatory Affairs-Medical Devices for Bausch Health.  In this role, Donielle leads th...

Key takeaways: Learn about Liam’s EPIC comeback journey to success The VALUE of being able to start from scratch The art of PRIORITISATION and why this is needed We can all be INSPIRED by Liam’s career journey About Liam Turley: Liam is the CEO and Quality Expert at Trinzo and is based in Galway, Ireland. Liam brings deep executive experience in quality and regulatory strategy and improvements, wi...

Key takeaways: Learn how to SEIZE the opportunities that scare you the most Why you should take on CHALLENGES as early as possible in your career The VALUE in networking rigorously Make your HEALTH a priority in work life  About Kimberly Trautman: Kimberly A. Trautman is an experienced Medical Devices, InVitro Diagnostics, and Combination Product Expert with over 30 years of experience. She worked...

Key takeaways: How to be a SUCCESSFUL serial entrepreneur Why it pays to have a fascination with product SOLUTIONS How the next great IDEAS are formed What INSPIRES Max and what we can all learn from this About Max Boysset : Max has founded several companies. He has been the CEO of IcosaMed since 2019 and the CEO of SAV-IOL since 2014. In 2014 he also co-invented Sterilux. He is fascinated by prod...

Key takeaways: Learn the SECRET to managing and balancing your priorities The key to success behind an INNOVATIVE company Four important LESSONS learnt from board membership at a company How a start-up with ZERO financial backing managed to THRIVE About Christian Fredrik Stray, co-founders & CEO of Hy5: Christian has been the co-founder and CEO at Hy5Pro AS since 2015.  Hy5Pro is a Norwegian m...

Key takeaways: How a different background can ENRICH your perception as a Regulatory Affairs professional DISCOVER the thin divide between Management and Regulation in Medtech and why it matters The BEST piece of advice that Thomas received in his career Why you should be focused on the BIG PICTURE About Thomas Meininghaus, VP RA at Ottobock: Thomas has been the Vice President for Global Regulator...

Key takeaways: Why you should prioritise CULTURE when starting a company Learn the secret to a successful BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP How to be IN TUNE with your workalike balance When it’s right to LEAVE YOUR JOB and become a consultant or start a company  About Maria Fagan, President, RQM+ : Maria provides leadership to RQM+, ensuring the team is strategically focused on business balanced growth, the R...

Key takeaways: The secrets and success of a WOMEN-LED business How Elemed’s Mentoring Academy was a GAME-CHANGER How to use your passions and skillset to SUCCEED Elemed’s EXCITING story and why you should start your own business About Michelle: Michelle Lott is founder and principal of Lean RAQA Systems (leanraqa.com) where she has supported more than 100 companies with regulatory strategy, regula...

Key takeaways: Discover how to build WINNING teams in business Self-doubt and how you can CONQUER it and turn it into success Carolina’s not-so-ordinary journey and how it can INSPIRE all of us Tips on how to develop into a LEADERSHIP role About Carolina: Carolina is a Neuroscientist and Business Executive with 15+ years of Medtech experience managing complex environments from acquisitions to cons...

Key takeaways: Find out how to turn your passion into a PROFITABLE business What is the optimal way to MANAGE a heavy workload The hottest upcoming TRENDS in the Medtech industry GREAT tips for starting a healthcare organisation and Medtech consultancy About Marissa: Marissa Fayer is a 20-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CEO and founder of social enterprise / no...

Key takeaways: Learn how to lead a company through a CUSTOMER-DRIVEN purpose Find out the UNIQUE strategy GN Hearing deployed to survive and thrive in the pandemic The value of being PEOPLE-CENTRED Why Gitte’s favourite day is MONDAY   About Gitte: Gitte is President & CEO of GN Hearing and a member of the executive management since 2019. She brings a unique set of capabilities and values to t...

Key takeaways: Philippe’s take on the impact MDR has had on INNOVATION HOT entrepreneurial advice for those of you thinking about starting your own company Positive discrimination at Medtech startups - why you should be aware of this Should you take the leap from company to STARTUP About Philippe: Philippe is a seasoned leader bringing 20 years of experience in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical indus...

Key takeaways: Learn the BENEFITS of being self-employed from an experienced consultant What is BRAND CONSISTENCY and why you need to be aware of this How to become an independent SUCCESS and start your own business How to GROW in the RAQA industry About Michelle: Michelle Lott is founder and principal of Lean RAQA Systems ( leanraqa.com ) where she has supported more than 100 companies with regul...

Key takeaways: How to SUCCEED in the first few crucial months as a founder Don’t overlook it: the importance of NETWORKING effectively The inside scoop: How Martha is playing her part in increasing the numbers of female founders and the funding given to them A FASCINATING career journey at what you can learn from it About Martha: Martha Lawrence is a Health Care Executive with more than 25 years o...

Key takeaways: Learn from the master: How to develop GREAT communication skills Why should you PUSH yourself outside of your comfort zone? The great rewards it can lead to The SECRET behind getting a job in something you have never done before How to SUCCESSFULLY manage a team when you’re the youngest person  About Benoit: Benoit Clinchamps is President of MicroPort CRM since May 2018. As Presiden...