Description

Managing global medical device projects is no small feat—especially when teams span multiple time zones and cultures. In this episode of the Operations Science Podcast, host Ed Pound interviews Diana Dimitrova, Senior Project Manager, who shares her proven strategies for leading complex programs that bring life-changing drug delivery devices to market.

Discover how Diana:

✅ Coordinates cross-functional teams across Denmark, China, India, Europe, and the U.S.

✅ Builds trust and bridges cultural differences for high-performing teams

✅ Implements risk management and standardized processes to avoid costly delays

✅ Leverages AI and digital twins to accelerate development and reduce costs

✅ Balances speed, cost, scope, and patient safety without compromising quality

Key Topics Covered:

• Global project management in the medical device industry
• Cross-cultural collaboration and communication best practices
• Risk management and resource planning for large-scale programs
• AI and digital transformation in product development
• Leadership insights: facilitation vs. top-down decision-making

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