The Med-Tech Talent Lab

In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab , host Mitch Robbins sits down with Mike Winterling, Chief Operating Officer at Junkosha USA. Mike shares his journey from spending nearly three decades at WL Gore & Associates to making the leap into a leadership role at a much smaller company, Junkosha. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a well-established corporate environment to a mo...

How do you successfully recruit top-tier engineers in a location no one’s heard of? Summary: In this episode, Mitch Robbins dives deep with Julia Campbell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Terumo Medical Corporation, to explore the art of recruiting technical talent in the MedTech space. Julia shares her journey from falling into recruitment by chance to becoming an integral part of Terumo’s hiring s...

Joining us for episode #109 was Ms. Kathy Jeffery, the Chief People Officer at Element Science. Kathy comes to the show with over 20 years experience as a Senior leader overseeing People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development. She’s had the opportunity to scale five start-ups across industries, including Pear Therapeutics in the Digital Health space. She holds her Bachelors in...

Joining Mitch for episode #108 was Ms. Jana Melamut, the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at NeoGenomics Laboratories. Jana comes to the show with over 24 years of recruitment & staffing experience. She's worked in both the 3rd party agency world & of course on the corporate side of talent acquisition. Companies like Veeva Systems, Alcon, & The Medical Affairs Company have all been...

Joining us for episode #107 was Mr. Jason Kroh, the Chief Technology Officer at Strados Labs. Jason comes to the show with over 25 years of experience in Med-Tech. At the front end of his career he held positions in both Product & Electrical Engineering and began to work his way into Executive leadership roles overseeing R&D, Engineering & eventually becoming a CTO. He’s worked for com...

Joining me for episode #106 was Mr. Naveen Agarwal, the Founder at Creative Analytics Solutions. If you’re in Med-Tech, & you browse LinkedIn, chances are you’ve seen some of Naveen’s content, especially centered around Risk. Naveen comes to the show with over 25 years industry experience. He’s worked for well known organizations like Kimberly-Clark as a Research Scientist and for J&J in B...

Mitch Robbins had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Jason Gorman, the Vice President of Regulatory, Quality & Compliance at Propeller Health for episode #105. Jason comes to us today with over 25 years of experience across the Med-Tech industry. He has a proven track record for developing & implementing Quality Management Systems, Risk Management strategies & Regulatory Compliance processes...

For this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Jennifer Mascioli-Tudor, Founder & Principal of JMT Compliance Consulting. In this episode, we discussed: -Jennifer's transition from corporate to consulting -The challenges and rewards of consulting -The importance of community, and the need for vulnerability and connection in the industry ....and so much more! Takeaways Transitioning from c...

Mitch Robbins had the opportunity to host Mr. Garth Conrad, the VP of Quality for Flex Health Solutions. Garth shares his career journey and insights on leadership and building a strong company culture. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, curiosity, and drive in achieving success. Conrad also highlights the role of mentors and coaches in career development. He discusses the differences...

In this episode, we talk with Mr. Mark Rhein, the Head of talent & Learning at Glaukos Corporation. Mark shares his experience in building a learning and development program at Glaukos, focusing on middle-level leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of prioritization and designing programs that provide the biggest value to employees. Mark also discusses the company's unique appro...

Summary In this episode, Mitch Robbins interviews Mark Rhein, The Head of Talent & Learning at Glaukos Corporation. Mark shares his experience in building a learning and development program at Glaukos focusing on middle-level leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of prioritization and designing programs that provide the biggest value to employees. Mark also discusses the company...

Summary In this episode, Mitch Robbins interviews Alan Beckman, the Vice President of Market Access at Blue Wind Medical. They discuss Alan's background, his transition from sales to market access, and the challenges and rewards of working in market access. Alan shares his insights on interviewing and hiring, the qualities of a successful market access professional, and the changes in market dynam...

Joining us for this episode was Mr. Ken Mariash, the CEO at Sinaptica Therapeutics. For over 20 years Ken has been leading & growing new business ventures on both the 'Buy Side' and the 'Build Side.' He started his career in management consulting at Charles River Associates then jumped to industry at CLS, then Baxter BioScience (acquired by Takeda) and then Boston Scientific with leadership ro...

In this episode, we were joined by Mr. Anthony Incontro, the Talent Acquisition Manager for Vertos Medical. We discussed the importance of creating a best-in-class candidate experience and how to streamline the application process. We also explored the challenges of collaborating with hiring managers and delivering tough feedback to candidates. Anthony shares insights into the growth and culture a...

Joining us for this episode was Mr. Michael Tutera, the Vice President of Market Access at Nalu Medical. Michael came to the show today with almost 25 years of experience across the Medical Device, Biopharma & Pharma sectors. Michael got his start in the industry by way of Sales and over the years has continued to take on progressive amounts of responsibility in Sales leadership and then of co...

Joining us for this episode was Mr. Anthony Watson, the Vice President of Regulatory & Quality at Windgap Medical. Tony comes to the show today with almost 30 years of experience in the greater LifeSciences industry. Prior to working on the industry side, he spent almost 20 years working for the FDA where prior to resigning, he was the Director for the Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospi...

Joining us for this episode was Mr. Philip MacDonald, a Market Access Executive who has helped 100s of thousands gained access to proper care. He's worked for strategics like Medtronic, Abbott & Siemens. He's also worked for start-ups like Vertos Medical. He holds a Doctorate in Health Economics & a Masters in Healthcare Administration. Some of the highlights we discussed: -What separates...

Summary In this episode, Mitch Robbins interviews Melanie Leibovitz, a regulatory and quality executive with over 25 years of experience in the medical device and digital health sectors. Melanie shares her journey from growing up in New Jersey to falling into the regulatory and quality field. She emphasizes the importance of soft skills for executive roles and offers advice on developing these ski...

Joining us for this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab was Mr. Kevin Bentley, the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality at Zoll Respircardia. Kevin is a 30 year veteran in the fields of medical device quality and regulatory. Since 2017, Kevin has served as the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality for a company called Zoll Respircardia, which is a leader in innovative techn...

The Med-Tech Talent Lab kicks off its 3rd season with a guest who is no stranger to the show! Mitch Robbins sat down with Michelle Lott, Founder of Lean RA/QA, a consulting firm helping Med-Tech startups across the US with all things Regulatory & Quality to discuss when exactly is the right time to hire your first full-time RA/QA employee. During the episode Mitch & Michelle discussed: -In...

During this final episode of The Med-Tech Talent lab, 2023 Mitch Robbins & Adam Saupe reflect on what's been a topsy turvy year in the employment market for Med-Tech. They share their learnings, insights, and forecasts for what is to come in 2024. Thanks to all our loyal listeners and newcomers alike! Excited to bring you a brand new season of The Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast in 2024!

While job descriptions can certainly be helpful they can also backfire and deter would-be qualified candidates from moving forward and applying. During this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast we discuss how to leverage (or disregard) the contents of a job description in an effort to best position yourself for response to your inquiry. The advice as to what to do regarding your experience v...

In this episode of "The MedTech Talent Lab" podcast, host Mitch Robbins is joined by Talent Acquisition veteran Nick Zweig. They discuss the benefits of recruiting and job searching during the holiday season. Despite the common preference for a fresh start in January, the hosts argue that starting the recruiting process during the holiday season can actually be more advantageous. They point out th...

If you've ever experienced a significant relationship that came to a close, you'd probably agree with the similarities to that of getting laid-off. Usually, depending on circumstances, there's:-A period of grief-A period of reflection-An opportunity to learn, grow and move FORWARDDuring this live episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast we discuss how to leverage the unfortunate event of getting...

When was the last time you were truly proactive about a career move? It usually goes something like this:-I've been laid-off: Time to hit the job boards and talk to recruiters-I'm unhappy-Time to hit the job boards and talk to recruitersRather, what I want you to take from this episode is the idea of a well-thought-out, strategic approach to your career, your career journey, and your next career m...