Career Diaries by Elemed

By Elena Kyria

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Welcome to Career Diaries by Elemed, the podcast dedicated to careers in the MedTech industry. This podcast is all about hearing stories from some of the industry's most inspiring professionals and exploring their steps to success.

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The Godfather Moment: The P...

08.29.2023

Elemed is Europe's leading medical device and IVD recruiter. Struggling to find a perfect match for your position? Exploring new opportunities to catapult your career and find your dream job? Want to see more of our content? From behind-the-scenes videos ...

Career Diaries by Elemed episodes:

08.29.2023 The Godfather Moment: The Power of Risktaking \| Steve C de Baca, Chief Patient Safety and Quality Officer at Philips. Elemed is Europe's leading medical device and IVD recruiter. Struggling to find a perfect match for your position? Exploring new opportunities to catapult your career and find your dream job? Want to see more of our content? From behind-the-scenes videos ...
07.11.2023 Creating Your Own Role: The Power of Proactivity \| Olga van Grol-Lawlor, Manager of Global Regulatory Intelligence & Advocacy at Boston Scientific. 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 ...
06.20.2023 Notified Body Career: How I Found My Dream Job and Never Looked Back \| Suzie Halliday, Vice President of Regulatory at BSI 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 ...
04.18.2023 The inside scoop: Competent Authority to Academia \| Tom Melvin, Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College Dublin 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 ...
03.21.2023 How to build a strong culture of quality \| Mario Wijker, SVP RA/QA at Bio-Rad Laboratories 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 ...
03.08.2023 International Women's Day: Leading Inclusively in a Global Environment \| Meg Mucha, Director Internal Audit, Andreas Stange, Senior Vice President, Kristine Tucker, Sr. Vice President Global Regulator 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 ...
02.21.2023 The power of visibility: Reaching new heights in your QA/RA career \| Ondina Bennaïm, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at BD 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 ...
01.17.2023 The secret to bringing Quality into leadership discussions \| Paul Belgrove, former VP QA/RA Independent Consultant for EMEA at BD Key takeaways:How to bring Quality into leadership discussionsThe art of aligning members of your teamAvoiding communication mistakesGetting Quality to not be seen as the 'police'And more! About Paul Belgrove: Paul Belgrove is British by birth, but moved to Switzerland in ...
12.14.2022 The leadership pyramid: The key to empowering and enabling others \| John Wilkinson, Chair at Global Medical Devices Nomenclature Agency Key takeaways:Leadership pillars from a skilled leaderThe art of building teamsHow a sales and marketing background can be useful in the world of medical devicesAnd much more! About John Wilkinson: John retired from his role as Director of Devices at ...
10.25.2022 Developing skills in the last place you'd expect \| Steve Lee, Director of Diagnostics Regulation, ABHI Key takeaways:Learn about IVDR from MR IVD himselfWhy we can all be INSPIRED by the healthcare industryThe VALUE of having a hands-on backgroundWhy you should find your DRIVE from unlikely sources About Steve Lee: Steve joined ABHI as Director of ...
12.10.2021 Finding your path in unexpected places \| Bassil Akra, CEO and Owner at AKRA TEAM BmbH Key takeaways:Hear about Bassil’s UNIQUE career path to successWhy it’s crucial to be DECISIVE in lifeWhy you must accept some RISK in every ventureThe IMPORTANCE of leaving your comfort zone in industry About Bassil Akra: Dr. Bassil Akra is CEO ...
11.03.2021 Finding purpose to life, work and everything in between \| Donielle Johnson, Executive Director, Global Head Regulatory Affairs-Medical Devices at Bausch Health Key takeaways:How to find and understand your WHYGreat lessons in how to SUCCEED in Regulatory AffairsWhy connecting over food can be a POWERFUL way to build a rapport with someoneWhy MONEY shouldn’t be your biggest driving force About Donielle Johnson: ...
09.15.2021 The power of resilience: from redundancy to CEO \| Liam Turley, CEO at Trinzo Key takeaways:Learn about Liam’s EPIC comeback journey to successThe VALUE of being able to start from scratchThe art of PRIORITISATION and why this is neededWe can all be INSPIRED by Liam’s career journey About Liam Turley: Liam is the CEO ...
06.23.2021 Be fearless: seize the opportunities that scare you the most \| Kimberly Trautman Key takeaways:Learn how to SEIZE the opportunities that scare you the mostWhy you should take on CHALLENGES as early as possible in your careerThe VALUE in networking rigorouslyMake your HEALTH a priority in work life About Kimberly Trautman: Kimberly A. ...
05.10.2021 Being a serial entrepreneur \| Max Boysset, Inventor, CEO and entrepreneur Key takeaways:How to be a SUCCESSFUL serial entrepreneurWhy it pays to have a fascination with product SOLUTIONSHow the next great IDEAS are formedWhat INSPIRES Max and what we can all learn from this About Max Boysset : Max has founded ...
04.19.2021 How versatile board membership makes you a better CEO? \| Christian Fredrik Stray, co-founders & CEO of Hy5 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 ...
04.13.2021 How having a background in general management and operations can change and help your perception as a regulatory affairs professional \| Thomas Meininghaus, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Otto Key takeaways:How a different background can ENRICH your perception as a Regulatory Affairs professionalDISCOVER the thin divide between Management and Regulation in Medtech and why it mattersThe BEST piece of advice that Thomas received in his careerWhy you should be ...
03.03.2021 The Female Founder duo: the story behind the market leading consultancy RQM+ \| Maria Fagan & Lisa Casavant, co-founders of RQM+ Key takeaways:Why you should prioritise CULTURE when starting a companyLearn the secret to a successful BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPHow to be IN TUNE with your workalike balanceWhen it’s right to LEAVE YOUR JOB and become a consultant or start a company About ...
01.29.2021 SPECIAL EPISODE \| The story of Elemed \| Elena Kyria, CEO of Elemed and Michelle Lott, Founder of Lean RAQA Systems Key takeaways:The secrets and success of a WOMEN-LED businessHow Elemed’s Mentoring Academy was a GAME-CHANGERHow to use your passions and skillset to SUCCEEDElemed’s EXCITING story and why you should start your own business About Michelle: Michelle Lott is founder and ...
01.28.2021 How to build winning teams \| Carolina Aguilar, CEO and Co-Founder & Board Director of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Key takeaways:Discover how to build WINNING teams in businessSelf-doubt and how you can CONQUER it and turn it into successCarolina’s not-so-ordinary journey and how it can INSPIRE all of usTips on how to develop into a LEADERSHIP role About Carolina: ...
01.20.2021 How to turn a passion project into a profitable, global business \| Marissa Fayer, CEO & founder of HERHealthEQ and President of Fayer Consulting LLC Key takeaways:Find out how to turn your passion into a PROFITABLE businessWhat is the optimal way to MANAGE a heavy workloadThe hottest upcoming TRENDS in the Medtech industryGREAT tips for starting a healthcare organisation and Medtech consultancy About Marissa: Marissa ...
01.06.2021 How to lead a company through a customer driven purpose \| Gitte Aabo, President & CEO of GN Hearing Key takeaways:Learn how to lead a company through a CUSTOMER-DRIVEN purposeFind out the UNIQUE strategy GN Hearing deployed to survive and thrive in the pandemicThe value of being PEOPLE-CENTREDWhy Gitte’s favourite day is MONDAY About Gitte: Gitte is President & ...
09.16.2020 Thoughts on the "scandalous" MDR, working in a startup and more \| Philippe Bastide, CEO of Dianosic Key takeaways:Philippe’s take on the impact MDR has had on INNOVATIONHOT entrepreneurial advice for those of you thinking about starting your own companyPositive discrimination at Medtech startups - why you should be aware of thisShould you take the leap from ...
08.03.2020 The benefits & challenges of being a RA/QA consultant \| Michelle Lott, Founder of Lean RAQA Systems Key takeaways:Learn the BENEFITS of being self-employed from an experienced consultantWhat is BRAND CONSISTENCY and why you need to be aware of thisHow to become an independent SUCCESS and start your own businessHow to GROW in the RAQA industry About ...
07.16.2020 Being a female founder \| Martha Lawrence, CEO of AccendoWave Key takeaways:How to SUCCEED in the first few crucial months as a founderDon’t overlook it: the importance of NETWORKING effectivelyThe inside scoop: How Martha is playing her part in increasing the numbers of female founders and the funding given to ...
07.02.2020 Why communication is so important for leaders \| Benoit Clinchamps, President of MicroPort CRM Key takeaways:Learn from the master: How to develop GREAT communication skillsWhy should you PUSH yourself outside of your comfort zone? The great rewards it can lead toThe SECRET behind getting a job in something you have never done beforeHow to ...
06.08.2020 The impact mentoring and coaching can have on your career \| Stefan Fischer, SVP RA at Paul Hartmann AG Key takeaways:The impact and importance of a strong MENTORLearn the SECRETS of Stefan’s hiring processYou might be surprised by his CAREER-DEFINING moment! It isn’t what you’d expectHow to become a good MENTOR yourself About Stefan: After studying Plastic Engineering Stefan ...
05.13.2020 How to build a successful MedTech company \| David Fischel, CEO of Stereotaxis Key takeaways:How to BUILD a successful Medtech company from scratchInvestor to CEO: Learn how to SCALE successAhead of the GAME: How to avoid common mistakes that Medtech startups makeBuilding a STRONG company culture About David: David Fischel has served as ...
04.22.2020 The importance of giving (and receiving) constructive feedback \| Erin McEachren, Commercial VP Europe at NuVasive Key takeaways:What does it take to become a successful FEMALE LEADER?How to RISE up the ranks in a male-dominated industryThe art of reinforcement: how giving (and receiving) constructive feedback can help you GROWOn everyone’s mind: The importance of WORK-LIFE BALANCE ...
04.06.2020 How to build a successful niche business \| Erik Vollebregt, Founding partner of Axon Lawyers Key takeaways:What is the GOLDEN TRIANGLE for recruitmentHow to employ unicorns that will guarantee you SUCCESSWhy we all need to focus on building our PERSONAL BRANDThe art of ZEN: How yoga can positively impact success About Erik: Erik specialises in ...
03.16.2020 What it takes to be a successful leader in a global environment \| Matthias Bürger, VP RA/QA EMEA at Zimmer Biomet Key takeaways:Learn about DISRUPTIVE technologies shaping the future of MedtechWhy AI won't take the role of doctorsTools for success from someone with GLOBAL leadership experienceHow working in the medical device industry affects how you see things as a PATIENT About ...