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Oliver Bisazza is the CEO of MedTech Europe. With a background in EU policy and regulatory leadership, Oliver has played a key role in shaping Europe’s medtech landscape, now focused on strengthening competitiveness, advancing regulation, and improving patient access to innovation. Oliver has watched this industry from the inside for nearly 20 years. He's lived through the MDR chaos, the pandemic, the talent drought, and the moment European politicians finally started asking what do we need to do to keep you here? In this episode, Oliver Bisazza joins us to discuss “Is Europe still worth it for medtech companies?” We talk about how Europe’s medtech landscape is evolving, and why staying competitive globally is no longer guaranteed. Tune in for: Why Europe’s attractiveness for medtech companies should not be taken for grantedHow sustainability can be a competitive edge.How to cut through “noise” and say no to the right things.What MDR & IVDR really taught the industry about public trust.How talent gaps and digital transformation are reshaping medtech.Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Unlock 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, Board Member- Raiana.ai Tune in for actionable insights, practical tips, and strategies you can apply immediately—whether you’re building expertise, leading a team, or navigating the changing MedTech landscape. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

With 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 innovation, Michelle offers an honest look at what AI can (and can’t) do for regulatory affairs, and how leaders can turn ambition into real impact. Tune in for: Why 86% of leaders are struggling with AIThe three factors every company needs for real adoptionHow to avoid AI fatigue and overloadWhat AI will really change in regulatory careersWhy mindset, structure and data matter more than hype And much more! Want to build real GenAI capability in RA?  Apply for elemed’s AI Accelerator 2026: a focused programme where RA leaders pilot one workflow inside real work and measure the impact.  Request access 👉 https://www.elemed.eu/request-access-ai-accelerator/#request-form  Requests are reviewed and seats are limited. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Unlock 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 – Vice President International, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, CONMED 🔹 Veronique Maindron – Executive Director, EMEA/LATAM Regulatory Affairs, Bausch + Lomb 🔹 Vishal Thakker – Head of UK Approved Body, BSI Group Tune in for actionable insights, real-world leadership strategies, and performance-boosting techniques you can apply right away—whether you're leading a small team or a global function. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Discover 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. Director of Quality, MRI, Philips 🔹 Diogo Geraldes – Director Regulatory Strategy, Veeva MedTech 🔹 Andrew Kang – Head of Quality, International, Genesis Medtech International Tune in for actionable advice and real-world strategies for new and seasoned leaders alike. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Martin 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 innovation happens when you involve the right people early - even in highly regulated environments. Tune in for: - Why healthy friction is essential for team growth (and not something to avoid) - How AI is reshaping MedTech and why soft skills now matter more than ever - Practical ways leaders can create safe spaces for open disagreement And much more! Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions, and market insights, all in one place. Find them here - linktr.ee/elemed Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Listen 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 leader Our expert panel features:  🎤 Faisel Jobrani – VP Global Quality Assurance at Median Technologies 🎤 Ian Wilde – Head of Quality at SPT Labtech 🎤 Claude Hennion – CEO at OncoDiag 🎤 Alex Zaretsky – Associate Head AI Notified Body at BSI Don’t forget you can register for our Future Leader Sessions for free – just follow us on LinkedIn to know when they’re released > https://www.linkedin.com/company/elemed Prefer to watch the recording? Catch it here > https://www.elemed.eu/news-insights/future-leader-sessions/ Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

With 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 unique lens on how to grow in a fast-evolving industry. Tune in for: Moving across functions (before you're “ready”)Why sales skills matter in every roleWhat AI will really change in MedTech careersHow to build cognitively diverse, high-performing teamsWhy curiosity is your ultimate growth engine And much more!Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions, and market insights, all in one place. Find them here - linktr.ee/elemed Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Dr. 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 empower industries to address some of the world's most pressing challenges in health and environmental sustainability. Ann’s commitment to advancing professional development and her industry-specific insights make her a driving force in shaping the future of Medtech and Engineering in Ireland and beyond. Tune in for: The number one transversal skill you need to succeedMust have digital skills for the futureKey findings from Ibec’s Talent to Thrive: The Future Skills Report for Ireland’s Medtech Sector 2024 – 2028And much more!Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Listen 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 Tabet Regulatory Affairs Director EMEA at Terumo BCTNeelu Gibson WW Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, MDS at BDAndrea Sparti Head of QA/RA & Solutions Diabetes Care at Ypsomed AG Don't forget you can register for our Future Leader Sessions for free - just follow us on Linkedin to know when they're released > https://www.linkedin.com/company/elemed/   Prefer to watch the recording? Watch it for free here > https://www.elemed.eu/news-insights/future-leader-sessions-managing-and-motivating-others/ Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Listen 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 Gfoeller Corporate Director,  Regulatory Affairs at MED-ELStefan Fischer SVP Regulatory Affairs at Paul Hartmann AGKarim Djamshidi Vice President - Global Patient Health & Regulatory Compliance at KARL STORZ SE & Co. KGDon't forget you can register for our Future Leader Sessions for free - just follow us on Linkedin to know when they're released > https://www.linkedin.com/company/elemed/   Prefer to watch the recording? Watch it for free here > https://www.elemed.eu/news-insights/future-leader-sessions-leading-the-business-around-you/ Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Günter 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 to adopt a business-first mindset What QARA teams can do to build trust with business partners How to align QARA goals with the wider business And much more! Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Listen 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 register for our Future Leader Sessions for free - just follow us on Linkedin to know when they're released > https://www.linkedin.com/company/elemed/   Prefer to watch the recording? Watch it for free here > https://www.elemed.eu/news-insights/future-leader-sessions-looking-inwards/ Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here. Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Patrice 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 AND compliant?QA/RA and the futureWhat business leaders really want from their QARA partnersAnd much more!Career inspiration, medtech opportunities, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.

Julie 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, hiring solutions and market insights, all in one place. Find them here.