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Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Future SkillsUnlock practical strategies for staying future-ready in MedTech! 🎙️In this episode, we explore the skills and mindsets professionals need to thrive in 2026: ∘ What skills are essential to stay relevant in Regulatory & Quality roles? ∘ How is AI already reshaping hiring, team structures, and daily work? ∘ What are hiring managers prioritising right now, and how can you stand out?Hosted by Elena Kyria, CEO of elemed, this session features industry experts: 🔹 Ahmed Salah - Consulting Director - elemed 🔹 Maarten ter Mors - CEO - Raiana.ai 🔹 Erik Vollebregt - Partner-Axon Lawyers...
2026-02-051h 30
Global Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru#437: MedTech Talent Reset: AI, Skills, and the Hidden Job MarketThe MedTech talent landscape has undergone a significant "reset" in the two years since Elena Kyria, founder and CEO of Elemed, last joined the podcast. Driven by factors like the rise of AI, economic volatility, and post-pandemic shifts, the dynamic has swung from a "war for talent" (many jobs, few candidates) to a market flooded with applicants, often overwhelming internal recruitment teams. This shift, exacerbated by simple application processes like LinkedIn's Easy Apply, makes it challenging for good candidates to cut through the noise and for companies to manage high application volumes.To thrive in this new...
2025-12-1543 min
Career Diaries by ElemedWhat 86% of Leaders Are Getting Wrong with AI — and How to Fix It | Michelle Wu | NyquistAIWith a background spanning Boston Consulting Group, Novartis and Silicon Valley, Michelle Wu is a leader at the forefront of AI in MedTech. Today, she’s the co-founder and CEO of NyquistAI and recognised as one of the top 100 women in AI globally.Michelle believes that successful AI adoption has far less to do with the technology, and far more to do with people. Mindset, culture and clarity matter more than tools - and the companies who get this right will move fastest.With a career shaped by data, strategy and in...
2025-12-0352 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Mastering PerformanceUnlock practical strategies for mastering performance as a leader! 🎙️In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest questions leaders face today: ∘ How can you give feedback that truly lands and sparks real change? ∘ What’s the best way to address underperformance without harming trust or morale? ∘ How do you transform performance reviews into powerful growth tools—instead of box-ticking exercises?Hosted by Elena Kyria, CEO of elemed, this session brings together a powerhouse panel of Quality & Regulatory leaders: 🔹 Shereen Bienz – Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Smith & Nephew 🔹 Martin Geertsema – Vi...
2025-11-231h 30Global Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru#433: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It!) Climbing the Medtech Ladder - How to Get to the TopIn this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, we’re joined by Elena Kyria, a talent acquisition specialist and CEO of Elemed. Elena delves into what it takes to climb the career ladder in the medtech industry, whether you're early or late in your career journey. Our host, Etienne Nichols, engages in a rich discussion on career paths, leveraging personal strengths, and the importance of networking and personal branding.Quotes"If you're not talking about the value that you add, how is anybody going to know what impact you're having?" - Elena Kyria"Everything's uncertain re...
2025-11-171h 10
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Starting Strong - Leading in a New JobDiscover practical insights on leadership in the first 90 days and beyond! 🎙️In this episode, we dive into key questions: ∘ How can leaders build momentum and set the tone early? ∘ What’s the best way to communicate expectations to new team members? ∘ How do you establish credibility and build trust quickly? ∘ How can you successfully navigate a new company culture?Hosted by Elena Kyria, CEO of elemed, this panel brings together leading experts in Quality & Regulatory: 🔹 Javier Castillo – Head of Quality and Regulatory, INBRAIN Neuroelectronics 🔹 Akivia Rivera – Sr. Dir...
2025-10-021h 26
Career Diaries by ElemedHealthy Conflict and Tension | Martin Witte | TÜV SÜDMartin Witte is Senior Director covering Growth & Innovation topics at TÜV SÜD, driving strategic transformation across global medical device markets. With a career spanning regulatory affairs, sales, marketing, and business development, Martin brings a rare cross-functional lens to leadership in MedTech.He is passionate about shaping future-ready services through customer-centricity, digitalisation, and collaboration. Martin’s approach focuses on unlocking team potential and amplifying impact through inclusive leadership, executive sponsorship, and design-driven thinking.In this episode, Martin shares how cross-functional experience shaped his career, why great leadership starts with building trust; and how real inno...
2025-07-0950 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Leading in a StartupListen in as four outstanding MedTech leaders dive into the real-life challenges and mindset shifts that come with working in startup environments. In this special Future Leader Sessions episode of Career Diaries, our panel shares insights on:Speaking the CEO’s languageBalancing long-term vision with day-to-day executionLeading through uncertaintyHear honest stories and practical advice on: ✔️ Getting CEO buy-in on quality and regulatory priorities ✔️ Communicating risk to non-technical executives ✔️ Maintaining strategic focus amid daily fires ✔️ Building a strong quality culture in fast-moving startups ✔️ Making the leap from technical expert to strategic leaderOur expert panel featu...
2025-06-231h 27
Career Diaries by ElemedThe Mindset That Will Open New Doors in Your Career | Maarten ter Mors | ElektaWith over 20 years of cross-functional experience, Maarten ter Mors is a MedTech leader known for his curiosity, adaptability, and people-first approach. His career spans engineering, product management, marketing, sales, and general management. Today, he’s Senior VP and Head of Brachytherapy Solutions at Elekta, where he brings people, technology, and strategy together to make a real-world impact.Maarten believes that no matter how advanced technology becomes, people remain at the heart of progress-especially when working with AI, not against it.With a career shaped by adaptability and cross-functional moves, Maarten offers a...
2025-06-1042 min
Career Diaries by ElemedFutureproofing your Career | Dr. Ann O’Connell | IBECDr. Ann O’Connell, PhD, is a visionary leader and expert in Medtech and Manufacturing skills development. As Head of Funded Projects for Medtech and Engineering at Ibec, she oversees over 100 upskilling programs annually. Her extensive and strategic portfolio addresses critical areas such as Research & Development, Manufacturing & Digitalisation, Quality & Regulatory, Sustainability, and Management & Leadership.With a PhD from University College Dublin (2014) and over 17years of industry experience at Intel Corporation and Irish Manufacturing Research, Ann has deep technical foundations in technology, digitalisation, data science, and intelligent automation which informs her current work, where she applies her expertise to...
2024-12-1040 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Managing and Motivating OthersListen in to not one but several fantastic MedTech leaders share their career stories and lessons in this special Future Leader Sessions episode of Career Diaries. This session - Managing and Motivating Others - covers:Setting goals and objectivesManaging performanceEngaging and motivating your teamInspiring trustEffective communication Our fantastic panel features:Serge TabetRegulatory Affairs Director EMEA at Terumo BCTNeelu GibsonWW Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, MDS at BDAndrea SpartiHead of QA/RA & Solutions Diabetes Care at Ypsomed AG Don't forget you can register fo...
2024-11-271h 31
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Leading the Business Around YouListen in to not one but several fantastic MedTech leaders share their career stories and lessons in this special Future Leader Sessions episode of Career Diaries. This session - Leading the Business Around You - covers:Partnering with the business; what stakeholders really wantGetting C-suite buy-inNetworking and building relationshipsInfluencing others Our fantastic panel features:Monika McDole-Russell Sr. Director, Global Regulatory Affairs at Medtronic Endoscopy Elizabeth GfoellerCorporate Director, Regulatory Affairs at MED-ELStefan FischerSVP Regulatory Affairs at Paul Hartmann AGKarim DjamshidiVic...
2024-10-151h 29
Career Diaries by ElemedLet's Get Down to Business: Building Trust | Günter Weisshaar | TECANGünter joined Tecan in 2003 as Senior Vice President, Head of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. He has been a member of the Management Board from 2003 to 2010 and a member of the Extended Management Board ever since.Günter has over 35 years of experience in the in-vitro diagnostics and medical device industry. He ensures successful strategies for commercialising products worldwide with his team and Tecan's customers. Günter is an expert in the implementation and certification of quality management systems in MedTech and IVD companies and a certified enterprise risk manager.Tune in for:How...
2024-09-0340 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Looking InwardsListen in to not one but several fantastic MedTech leaders share their career stories and lessons in this special Future Leader Sessions episode of Career Diaries. This session - Looking Inwards - covers:Developing self-awarenessGetting and giving feedbackEmotional intelligenceVulnerability and authenticityContinuous self-improvement Our fantastic panel features:David Glasgow - Director of Quality, EMEA Commercial Operations at Bio-Rad LaboratoriesLacey Gigante - Director, Post Market Surveillance at Integra LifeSciencesFrederic Bustos - Senior Director RAQA Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Canada at StrykerRekha Roveri - Director Global Regulatory Affairs at Mozarc MedicalDon't forget you can r...
2024-08-091h 24
Career Diaries by ElemedThe Secrets to Developing a Cost Effective QA/RA Strategy | Patrice JC Nedelec | Sirona MedicalPatrice is a global leader in quality and regulatory with 30 years of international-related experience. He is currently the Vice-President, Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs at Sirona Medical. He works with teams to set up lean, sound, cost-effective business systems focused on client loyalty and growth.He helps companies determine the right investments to make so that quality and regulatory can become real competitive differentiators. He loves to coach, train and teach many. He draws inspiration from the Phillip B. Crosby quote: "Quality is free"Tune in for:Is it possible to be lean ...
2024-08-0640 min
Career Diaries by ElemedDigitisation: What MedTech Can Learn From Pharma | Julie Huxley-Jones | Leader in Life Sciences, Technologies, and Data in the Pharma IndustryJulie is a serial innovator leveraging science, technology and creative communities to solve one of the biggest of society's problems - how to improve health. Spanning two decades of commitment to life sciences Julie has fused science, technology and business operations into new solutions that power the pharmaceutical industry. Partnership across peers, providers and academics has ensured that everyone has been part of this exciting journey.Tune in for:What MedTech can learn from big PharmaHow to implement digitisation into your businessThe impact of digital on jobs And much more!Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, h...
2024-06-2549 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ Future Leader Sessions: Leading People💫 Introducing Future Leader Sessions as a special addition to our Career Diaries by elemed podcast! Listen in to not one but several fantastic MedTech leaders share their career stories and lessons. This session - Leading People - covers:How to build great teamsConflict resolutionNurturing talent/coachingIdentifying other people’s strengths/weaknesses Managing performance Our fantastic panel features:Olaf Nitz - Deputy Managing Director and Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs at Codan ArgusLea Atallah - Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate Director at Zimmer BiometJunaed Shafi Ahamed - Chief Ope...
2024-05-281h 00
Career Diaries by ElemedNot Everyone Wants A Rolls Royce | Jan van Lochem | CEO of QserveJan is CEO & Partner at Qserve. He is an expert in European regulations based on 20 years hands-on working in the field, as auditor, product reviewer, regulatory specialist and senior manager. He combines strong experience in quality, compliance, and regulations with a pragmatic, result-driven approach at both operational and executive level.Prior to Qserve, Jan was VP Medical Devices at BSI for 5 years, where he was responsible for EMEA and AsiaPac and a member of the Executive Team. Before joining BSI, he was Business Director at KEMA (now DEKRA), responsible for their Medical Device and System Certification businesses...
2024-05-1445 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe Big Truth: Soft Skills Are... Hard | Raina Dauria | VP Global Regulatory Affairs Policy at Johnson & Johnson MedTechRaina Dauria has been a leader in the Johnson and Johnson family of companies since 2003. She is currently the Vice President Global Regulatory Affairs Policy at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, where she provides dedicated focus on critical regulatory policy issues to shape new and emerging regulations globally. In addition to her policy responsibilities, Raina leads the Regulatory Talent Management Strategy and the MedTech R&D Learning Sponsorship, which drives the benchmark Culture of Learning at Johnson & Johnson. Raina is dedicated to nurturing diverse talent, sponsoring leadership development and diversity recruitment programs. Tune in for- Misconceptions a...
2024-03-0848 min
Career Diaries by ElemedMastering The Art of Executive Presence | Frédérique Pedretti-Abel | Vice President, International & Post Market Quality at BDFrédérique, a pharmacist with a Ph.D., has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She began her career with Novartis, gaining expertise in Operations, Quality, and Global Project Management. She later joined Edwards Lifesciences, where she held various leadership roles in Quality, eventually relocating to the US to lead Quality for Surgical and Implantable Therapies. She then moved to Becton Dickinson as Vice President International & Post-Market Quality, overseeing Quality Management globally. Frédérique is also dedicated to promoting women's advancement in leadership roles.Tune in for:Mastering the art of executive presence...
2024-02-2736 min
Medical Device made Easy PodcastHow to get your interview prepared?
You are maybe about to take a new job and you find out this episode of the podcast on how to prepare for an interview. I must say that we have invited the expert in recruitment for Medical Devices Elena Kyria from Elemed.
She will give you all the hints, tips to make your interview a success. So don’t miss this episode and don’t forget to raise your comments on the show notes.
Who is Elena Kyria?
Elena Kyria is an award winning talent acquisition specialist, and CEO of Elemed. Elemed helps compan...
2024-02-1300 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastHow to get your interview prepared?
You are maybe about to take a new job and you find out this episode of the podcast on how to prepare for an interview. I must say that we have invited the expert in recruitment for Medical Devices Elena Kyria from Elemed.
She will give you all the hints, tips to make your interview a success. So don’t miss this episode and don’t forget to raise your comments on the show notes.
Who is Elena Kyria?
Elena Kyria is an award winning talent acquisition specialist, and CEO of Elemed. Elemed helps compan...
2024-02-1300 min
Career Diaries by ElemedStumbling to Success: Lessons Learnt By A CEO | Bill Hunter, CEO and Founder of Canary MedicalDr. Bill Hunter is the Founding Member and CEO of Canary Medical, a medical datacompany focused on the development and commercialization of its patentedimplantable sensor technology and complementary data and analytics ecosystem.Bill brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare as a former practicingphysician, serial medtech entrepreneur and chief executive. Bill holds a Doctorate ofMedicine from University of British Columbia, a Master of Science from University ofBritish Columbia and a Bachelor of Science from McGill University.Tune...
2024-01-0953 min
Let's Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen AgarwalLTR 33: AI and the future of work for QA/RA professionalsArtificial Intelligence (AI) now affects almost every aspect of our personal and professional life. It is also changing the way we work, especially in the knowledge industry. According to a recent report from McKinsey Global Institute about the generative AI and the future of work, 30% of the hours worked in many professional activities across the US economy could be automated by 2030. But AI will actually enhance the work done by STEM professionals, creative and legal professionals. If there are new challenges for professionals in many industries due to AI, there are also enormous opportunities for...
2023-12-2238 minGlobal Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru#349: Climbing the MedTech Career Ladder - How to Get to the TopIn this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, we’re joined by Elena Kyria, a talent acquisition specialist and CEO of Elemed. Elena delves into what it takes to climb the career ladder in the medtech industry, whether you're early or late in your career journey. Our host, Etienne Nichols, engages in a rich discussion on career paths, leveraging personal strengths, and the importance of networking and personal branding.Quotes"If you're not talking about the value that you add, how is anybody going to know what impact you're having?" - Elena Kyria"Everything's uncertain re...
2023-12-211h 10
Career Diaries by ElemedTips for Startups: Secrets from a VC | Diana Saraceni | PanakesDiana Saraceni is Co-Founder and General Partner at Panakes, a Venture Capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in Life Sciences primarily in Europe and Israel. With over 20 years of VC experience, she has also co-founded and managed 360 Capital Partners. She has led investments in a significant number of companies all over Europe, not only in the Life Sciences sector, and generated several exits as IPO and M&A transactions. Diana is also part of several committees in Europe and in the US for public/private grants and awards allocation to start-ups. She also follows several portfolios in brain health...
2023-12-1241 min
Career Diaries by Elemed✨ World Quality Day 2023 - special episode ✨In this special podcast, elemed's CEO and founder Elena Kyria speaks to Virginie Schwartz, Vice President Quality Assurance at Mölnlycke.Virginie is a Quality professional with 20 years’ experience in medical devices regulations and 25 years’ experience in highly regulated industries, with a strong sense for patients’ safety and customers’ satisfaction.In this celebration of all things Quality, Virginie shares insights on:- how to build a Quality culture- how to engage the whole company in Quality- why top-down buy-in is crucialAnd much more! ✨ Career inspi...
2023-11-0916 min
Career Diaries by ElemedChanging the Narrative: How to Talk BUSINESS | Eric Klasen | Former VP of RA at Medtronic + Founder of Waypoint Life Sciences ConsultingElemed 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 to being the first to see new jobs being posted? Follow our LinkedIn!------Eric Klasen is the founder of Waypoint Life Sciences Consulting. Eric has had a diverse career spanning several decades, starting in Human Genetics research and progressing through various senior roles at organisations such as Serono and...
2023-10-3143 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe CEO Mum | Annette Brüls, CEO of MedelaElemed 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 to being the first to see new jobs being posted? Follow our LinkedIn!------Annette Brüls has served as CEO of Medela since May 2018. She has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, having held a number of global leadership positions in several m...
2023-10-1047 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastInterviews on Being The PRRC (Part 2)
In this second part of this podcast series on Team-Prrc interviews. we have 3 additional guests. Don’t miss the first one where we also got great interviews. In this episode, we will interview
Bassil Akra about the Team-PRRC event and why you should come. This will happen again on November 16th and 17th.
Elena Kyria on the way a recruiter should work to find a suitable PRRC for your company
Elem Ayne, the Team-PRRC president will explain to us more about the event and how this first session went.
So don’t miss the next opportunity to meet...
2023-09-1900 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastInterviews on Being The PRRC (Part 2)
In this second part of this podcast series on Team-Prrc interviews. we have 3 additional guests. Don’t miss the first one where we also got great interviews. In this episode, we will interview
Bassil Akra about the Team-PRRC event and why you should come. This will happen again on November 16th and 17th.
Elena Kyria on the way a recruiter should work to find a suitable PRRC for your company
Elem Ayne, the Team-PRRC president will explain to us more about the event and how this first session went.
So don’t miss the next opportunity to meet...
2023-09-1900 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe 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 to being the first to see new jobs being posted? Follow our LinkedIn!***Steve C de Baca is Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Safety & Quality Officer of Royal Philips as of February 2023 and brings more than 30 years of quality and regulatory affairs (QRA) experience...
2023-08-2943 min
Career Diaries by ElemedCreating 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 in various industry groups and committees, representing Boston Scientific and participating in EU Commission meetings. She is also a frequent speaker at regulatory conferences and has a background in Equine Science.Join in to:Harness the significant power of self-awareness and its role in shaping personal values to create your own unique path.Find out more about...
2023-07-1146 min
Career Diaries by ElemedNotified Body Career: How I Found My Dream Job and Never Looked Back | Suzie Halliday, Vice President of Regulatory at BSISuzie, 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 experience and how it enhances her ability to effectively communicate with companies from diverse countries and cultures.The advantageous role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the MedTech industry, while also highlighting the continued importance of h...
2023-06-2042 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe inside scoop: Competent Authority to Academia | Tom Melvin, Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs at Trinity College DublinTom 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 regulation changes and evolutionsTaking the leap into academiaThe future of medical device regulations and the impact of AIAnd much more!Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring s...
2023-04-1840 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to build a strong culture of quality | Mario Wijker, SVP RA/QA at Bio-Rad LaboratoriesMario 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 definitionMeasuring a culture of quality - key KPIs and metricsKey steps to building a good culture of quality What does a bad culture of quality look likeActionable tips f...
2023-03-2140 min
Career Diaries by ElemedInternational 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 Regulatory Affairs, Matthew Schabacker, Worldwide VPThis 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, all in one place. Find them here.
2023-03-0850 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe power of visibility: Reaching new heights in your QA/RA career | Ondina Bennaïm, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at BDOndina 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 actionable tips on how you can start becoming more visible at your companyDos and don’ts of being visible in your organisationOndina’s key learnings and success storiesAnd much...
2023-02-2145 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe secret to bringing Quality into leadership discussions | Paul Belgrove, former VP QA/RA Independent Consultant for EMEA at BDKey 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 2008 and now has Swiss nationality. He is a chemist by profession and, with brief sojourns into other industries, has worked for more than 30 years in the medical device and pharmaceutical world. He has worked for some small enterprises and also for the biggest players in the industry including, Nycomed-Amersham, GE...
2023-01-1743 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe leadership pyramid: The key to empowering and enabling others | John Wilkinson, Chair at Global Medical Devices Nomenclature AgencyKey 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 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 the Competent Authorities Medical Devices network in Europe and led the establishment of the Joint Action on Market Surveillance (JAMS) which was a collaborative programme supporting the...
2022-12-1450 min
Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices060 - Why People Leave, Starting Elemed and Trusted Advisory with Elena KyriaElena Kyria, CEO of Elemed joins the podcast and discusses:
- Why People stay in roles and why they leave
-Starting Elemed
-The trusted advisory role that recruiters play
-Community work on EU MDR and RAPS
Elena Kyria is an award-winning talent acquisition specialist in the Medtech industry. She is the CEO of Elemed and in charge of executive placements across Europe. Elena runs one of the largest linkedin groups focused on EU MDR and is the Head of Communications/Marketing for the Switzerland chapter of RAPS.
2022-11-2342 min
Career Diaries by ElemedDeveloping skills in the last place you'd expect | Steve Lee, Director of Diagnostics Regulation, ABHIKey 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 sourcesAbout 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, working in hospital microbiology before moving to industry to work as company microbiologist. Steve joined MHRA in 1996 when it was...
2022-10-2539 min
Career Diaries by ElemedFinding your path in unexpected places | Bassil Akra, CEO and Owner at AKRA TEAM GmbHKey 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 and Owner of AKRA TEAM GmbH, a consultancy company which was founded in 2021 to support the various stakeholders in the healthcare system in achieving their targets in a highly regulated business area. He spent the last year consulting and su...
2021-12-1042 min
Career Diaries by ElemedFinding purpose to life, work and everything in between | Donielle Johnson, Executive Director, Global Head Regulatory Affairs-Medical Devices at Bausch HealthKey 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 forceAbout Donielle Johnson: Donielle Johnson is the Executive Director, Global Head Regulatory Affairs-Medical Devices for Bausch Health. In this role, Donielle leads the creation of a global medical device organization that supports strategic priorities domestic and internationally ensuring access to innovative tec...
2021-11-0346 min
The Recruitment Network PodcastInspirational Women in Recruitment - Elena KyriaJoining us for this episode of our Inspiration Women in Recruitment series is Elena Kyria.
Elena is the founder of Elemed, a unique recruitment business specialised in positions in the medical device industry.
She is an award winning talent acquisition specialist focussed on talent attraction, personal branding, and delivering the ultimate candidate experience; and a trusted partner for bringing exceptional talent to world leading MedTech organisations and known for finding top talent in passive talent pools.
Join us as we dive into Elena's career and more!
2021-10-1233 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe power of resilience: from redundancy to CEO | Liam Turley, CEO at TrinzoKey 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 journeyAbout 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, with a track record of comprehensive quality performance improvement.Liam has worked with the medical devi...
2021-09-1537 min
Career Diaries by ElemedBe fearless: seize the opportunities that scare you the most | Kimberly TrautmanKey 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. Trautman is an experienced Medical Devices, InVitro Diagnostics, and Combination Product Expert with over 30 years of experience. She worked at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 24 years and continues to work with Regulatory Agencies around the globe. Industry experience as w...
2021-06-2350 min
Career Diaries by ElemedBeing a serial entrepreneur | Max Boysset, Inventor, CEO and entrepreneurKey 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 thisAbout 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 product idea solutions and is what we can call a "serial entrepreneur". Max's experience stretches f...
2021-05-1043 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow versatile board membership makes you a better CEO? | Christian Fredrik Stray, co-founders & CEO of Hy5Key takeaways:Learn the SECRET to managing and balancing your prioritiesThe key to success behind an INNOVATIVE companyFour important LESSONS learnt from board membership at a companyHow a start-up with ZERO financial backing managed to THRIVEAbout 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 medtech company developing the world's first hydraulic actuated hand prosthetic. ...
2021-04-1948 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow 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 OttobockKey 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 focused on the BIG PICTUREAbout Thomas Meininghaus, VP RA at Ottobock:Thomas has been the Vice President for Global Regulatory Affairs at Ottobock since February 2019. He’s in charge of their Legal Manufacturer as well as 200 Patient Care Clinics....
2021-04-1346 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe 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 Maria Fagan, President, RQM+ :Maria provides leadership to RQM+, ensuring the team is strategically focused on business balanced growth, the RQM+ vision and mission are upheld, and RQM+ is poised for success. Having cofounded R&Q in 2008, which was...
2021-03-0352 min
RAQA TodayEntrepreneurial Roundtable with Elena KyriaIn this clip from Elemed's Entrepreneurial Roundtable series, Michelle sits down with Monir El Azzouzi, Stefan Boelleininger and Elena Kyria to talk about the benefits and challenges of running your own business.
You can hear the entire discussion at http://www.elemed.eu/mentoring
2021-02-1116 min
Career Diaries by ElemedSPECIAL EPISODE | The story of Elemed | Elena Kyria, CEO of Elemed and Michelle Lott, Founder of Lean RAQA SystemsKey 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 businessAbout Michelle:Michelle Lott is founder and principal of Lean RAQA Systems (leanraqa.com) where she has supported more than 100 companies with regulatory strategy, regulatory submissions, quality systems compliance, due diligence, technical support services and grief counseling – because dealing with regulators can be emotio...
2021-01-2933 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to build winning teams | Carolina Aguilar, CEO and Co-Founder & Board Director of INBRAIN NeuroelectronicsKey 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 roleAbout Carolina: Carolina is a Neuroscientist and Business Executive with 15+ years of Medtech experience managing complex environments from acquisitions to consolidated businesses with P&Ls up to $140M all with high single to double digit growth % YOY. Head of Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation fo...
2021-01-2845 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to turn a passion project into a profitable, global business | Marissa Fayer, CEO & founder of HERHealthEQ and President of Fayer Consulting LLCKey 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 consultancyAbout Marissa:Marissa Fayer is a 20-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CEO and founder of social enterprise / non-profit HERHealthEQ and the president of advisory firm Fayer Consulting LLC. Her mission is to move innovation and the health of women forward...
2021-01-2055 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to lead a company through a customer driven purpose | Gitte Aabo, President & CEO of GN HearingKey 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 & CEO of GN Hearing and a member of the executive management since 2019. She brings a unique set of capabilities and values to the Executive Management within international management, finance, IT, sales, and marketing in the medical sector as well as deep ins...
2021-01-0636 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThoughts on the "scandalous" MDR, working in a startup and more | Philippe Bastide, CEO of DianosicKey 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 company to STARTUPAbout Philippe:Philippe is a seasoned leader bringing 20 years of experience in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical industry.He started his career at Pfizer France, where he developed skills in Market Research, Market Access and Pricing. Ph...
2020-09-1649 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe benefits & challenges of being a RA/QA consultant | Michelle Lott, Founder of Lean RAQA SystemsKey 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 industryAbout Michelle:Michelle Lott is founder and principal of Lean RAQA Systems (leanraqa.com) where she has supported more than 100 companies with regulatory strategy, regulatory submissions, quality systems compliance, due diligence, technical support services and grief counseling – because dealing with regulators can be em...
2020-08-0353 min
Career Diaries by ElemedBeing a female founder | Martha Lawrence, CEO of AccendoWaveKey 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 themA FASCINATING career journey at what you can learn from itAbout Martha: Martha Lawrence is a Health Care Executive with more than 25 years of experience in leadership and operations with national health systems including Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). Currently, Ms...
2020-07-1642 min
Career Diaries by ElemedWhy communication is so important for leaders | Benoit Clinchamps, President of MicroPort CRMKey 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 SUCCESSFULLY manage a team when you’re the youngest person About Benoit: Benoit Clinchamps is President of MicroPort CRM since May 2018.As President of MicroPort CRM, Benoit Clinchamps brings more than 20 years of experience in the medical technology industry and...
2020-07-0252 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe impact mentoring and coaching can have on your career | Stefan Fischer, SVP RA at Paul Hartmann AGKey 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 yourselfAbout Stefan: After studying Plastic Engineering Stefan started work at a small tool shop and Injection Moulding company that supplied the automotive and electronic industry. He joined life science soon after and stayed in the industry ever since. Small family-owned businesses, to large enterprises and a star...
2020-06-0844 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to build a successful MedTech company | David Fischel, CEO of StereotaxisKey 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 CEO and Chairman of Stereotaxis since February 2017. He joined Stereotaxis as a Director in late 2016 after orchestrating a transformative equity investment in the company. Mr. Fischel has served for over ten years as Principal and portfolio manager for medical device investments at D...
2020-05-1354 min
Career Diaries by ElemedThe importance of giving (and receiving) constructive feedback | Erin McEachren, Commercial VP Europe at NuVasiveKey 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 BALANCEAbout Erin:I am a commercial leader committed to driving growth and performance. My passion is developing commercial strategy and engaging talent across different geographies. I value collaboration and building teams of engaged employees that drive value ac...
2020-04-2245 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to build a successful niche business | Erik Vollebregt, Founding partner of Axon LawyersKey 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 successAbout Erik: Erik specialises in EU and national legal and regulatory issues relating to medical devices, including eHealth, mHealth, software and protection of personal data. He is an expert in life sciences regulation at EU and Dutch level, with a focus on contracts, regulatory litigation...
2020-04-0657 min
Career Diaries by ElemedWhat it takes to be a successful leader in a global environment | Matthias Bürger, VP RA/QA EMEA at Zimmer BiometKey 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 PATIENTAbout Matthias: Mr. Buerger is the Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance EMEA for Zimmer Biomet. He has a Master’s of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, as well as a Dipl. Ing. degree in Electrical Eng...
2020-03-1654 min