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The Med-Tech Talent Lab
by Mitch Robbins
Welcome to the Med-Tech Talent Lab the #1 catalyst for advancing careers and building high performing teams. Sponsored by The Anthony Michael Group…helping companies secure in demand talent in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, Engineering, R&D and Commercial areas for Medical Device, Digital Health, Diagnostics and other organizations across the US Life Sciences sector.
Episodes
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Two Minutes to Hack a "Locked Down" Device w/ Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Founder-CyberMed
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Dr. Jose Bohorquez, founder and president of CyberMed, to explore why cybersecurity became the thing that stops medical devices at the FDA, and what it takes to build teams who can clear it. Jose learned to solder in high...
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A Career Decision, Not a Purchase Order w/ Craig Green, SVP of Business Development-Keytronic
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Craig Green, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Keytronic, to explore what three decades in contract manufacturing have taught him about winning business and building the teams that deliver it. Craig spent the...
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Hiring People, Not Resumes w/ Jim Miller, Global Leader of Talent Acquisition-Rochester Electronics
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Jim Miller, Global Leader of Talent Acquisition at Rochester Electronics, to explore what three decades in recruiting have taught him about hiring people instead of resumes. Jim answered a blind ad in the Sunday Boston Globe...
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The Football Mindset Behind Winning in MedTech w/ Joe Semanoff, VP of Business Development-Switchback Medical
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Joe Semanoff, Vice President of Business Development at Switchback Medical, to explore how the mindset he developed playing Division I football has shaped the way he approaches sales, business development, and leadership in...
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Aligning Your Personal and Professional Mission w/ Joel Greengrass, Chief People Officer-Precision Neuroscience
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Joel Greengrass, Chief People Officer at Precision Neuroscience, to explore what it looks like when the mission you work for is also the one you live with. Precision is building a minimally invasive brain computer interface...
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Inside the Hottest Job in MedTech w/ John Pietrantoni, VP of Corporate Accounts-Terumo
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with John Pietrantoni, Vice President of Corporate Accounts at Terumo, to explore how corporate accounts became one of the most important and least understood roles in medical device. With more than 30 years in sales and…
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From Innovation to Commercialization w/ Tom Ross, Founder-The Device Dr.
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Tom Ross, founder of The Device Doctor and fractional COO at OUI Medical, to explore what separates medical device startups that reach the market from the ones that stall. With nearly four decades in medical technology, Tom...
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Building Culture that Survives Growth w/ Sarah Neal, VP HR-UFP Technologies
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Sarah Neal, Vice President of Human Resources at UFP Technologies, to explore what it takes to build and protect culture inside a fast-growing medical device CDMO. With more than two decades of HR and talent leadership…
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Quality as a Competitive Advantage | Paul Arrandell, Chief Quality & Regulatory Officer, Jabil
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Paul Arrandell, Chief Quality and Regulatory Officer at Jabil, to explore what it takes to build a quality organization that goes far beyond compliance. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across medical…
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Why Great MedTech Products Fail Without a Market Access Strategy | Spencer Bailey, VP of Market Access, SetPoint Medical
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Spencer Bailey, Vice President of Market Access and Reimbursement at SetPoint Medical, to discuss one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of MedTech commercialization: market access. Spencer has built his…
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Operational Excellence, Leadership & Building High-Performing Teams w/ George Murray-COO-Minnesota Wire
Manufacturing excellence isn't just about processes and metrics. It's about leadership, culture, and building teams that can perform under pressure. In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with George Murray, Chief Operating Officer of Minnesota Wire, to discuss what...
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Building a career in Market Access w/ Kimberly Konopa-VP & Consultant
Building a Career in Market Access: Kimberly Konopa Market access has evolved into one of the most strategic functions in MedTech—and the most successful companies are bringing it into the commercialization process earlier than ever before. In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch…
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How Karrington Chaney (AD Talent Acquisition) & RxSight are using Content to Win Talent
In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab, Mitch sits down with Karrington Chaney, who leads talent acquisition for RxSight, the company behind the Light Adjustable Lens, the first and only lens that can be customized after cataract surgery. Karrington shares his career journey from working at…
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Navigating Career Transitions in a Tough Market w/ Alina Lisanke-Director of Talent Acquisition-Lexington Medical
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Alina Lisanke, Director of Talent Acquisition at Lexington Medical, for an honest conversation about leadership, career transitions, and navigating a challenging hiring market. Alina shares her journey from agency...
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The Uncomfortable Moves That Create MedTech Executives w/ Jahnavi Lokre, COO-Diality
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Jahnavi Lokre, Chief Operating Officer at Diality, a Series B medical device company focused on transforming kidney care. Jahnavi shares her 25+ year journey from growing up in India in a science-driven household to...
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Inside the “Made Here” Orthopedic Manufacturing Ecosystem w/ Travis Christman-Priority Medical
In this episode, Mitch sits down with Travis Christman, a respected operations, regulatory, and quality leader in the orthopedic manufacturing world. Travis has spent his career across Zimmer, Medartis, Nextremity, and now Priority Medical, an end-to-end engineering services organization…
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From Faxed Resumes to AI-How Recruiting Really Works w/ Jim Belmonte-Sr Talent Acquisition Manager-Cirtec Medical
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Jim Belmonte, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Cirtec Medical, who brings more than 25 years of experience in recruiting and TA leadership. Jim shares his journey from agency recruiter to leading internal talent...
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Building w/ Heart-Caleb Polley, Founder & CEO-Cubby Beds
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, I sat down with Caleb Polley, founder & CEO of Cubby Beds, to talk about how he's bringing empathy and engineering together to create safer, smarter sleep solutions for kids with special needs. We covered: The personal journey that sparked the Cubby…
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The AI Tool Making Med-Tech Audit Ready 24/7 w/ Adam Foresman, CEO Ryden.ai
In this episode we sit down with Adam Foresman, co-founder and CEO of Ryden.ai, a groundbreaking startup that’s redefining how MedTech companies approach compliance. After nearly two decades in quality and regulatory leadership—including roles at Dentsply, Midmark, and Vidya Health—Adam saw...
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From Engineer to Operations Executive with Eric Steuben-SVP Ops-Calyxo
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, we sit down with Eric Steuben, Senior Vice President of Operations at Calyxo, a fast-growing company disrupting the treatment of kidney stones with its proprietary C-VAC system. Eric brings over 30 years of experience in MedTech, having held leadership...
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From Aerospace to Oncology: Building Teams, Products, and Purpose w/Gary Thomas-SVP Manufacturing Onkos Surgical
In this episode, we sit down with Gary Thomas, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Development at Onkos Surgical, a company delivering breakthrough innovations for musculoskeletal oncology. With over 30 years of experience in MedTech—much of it in the ortho-spine space—Gary shares...
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Leading w/ Empathy, Scaling w/ Systems-Terry VanEpps Head of Global Talent Acquistion-Sirtex Medical
In this episode, host Mitch Robbins welcomes Terry Van Epps, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Sirtex Medical, a commercial-stage medtech company focused on minimally invasive cancer therapies. With over 20 years of experience leading talent acquisition efforts at global…
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From The Bench to the C-Suite w/ Elena Mack-Chief Quality Officer, Sanisure
In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with Elena Mack, Chief Quality Officer at Sanisure, to discuss her career journey and insights into the world of quality and regulatory leadership in the medical device industry. With over 25 years of experience, Elena has held…
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Beyond Regulatory Compliance w/ Mary McNamara-Cullinane-VP Reg Affairs-ClearPoint Neuro
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast, host Mitch Robbins interviews Mary McNamara-Cullinane, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at ClearPoint Neuro, about her 25+ year journey in the medical device regulatory space. Key Highlights: Mary shares her background as the youngest of…
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From the Operating Room to the Boardroom w/ Carolyn Twomey VP Med Affairs & Research-IrriMax Corp
In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Carolyn Twomey, Global VP of Medical Affairs and Research at Iramax Corporation. Carolyn’s career path is nothing short of remarkable—from starting as an OR nurse and cardiac cath lab director to leading global clinical...
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From Payer to Player-Market Access Insights from Mickey Brown, VP Market Access & Reimbursement-Cerapedics
In this episode, host Mitch Robbins interviews Mickey Brown, Vice President of Access and Reimbursement at Cerapedics, discussing his 30+ year career journey and insights on healthcare market access. Key Highlights: Mickey shares his transition from 15 years on the payer side (Blue Cross, United...
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Why Your Hiring Process is Costing You Talent (& How to Fix) w/ Erica Logan, Director of Talent Acquisition-Sequel Med Tech
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with Erica Logan, Director of Talent Acquisition at Sequel Med Tech, to discuss the biggest hiring pitfalls companies face—and how to fix them. With nearly two decades in staffing and corporate recruiting, Erica has seen it...
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Breaking Barriers in Market Access & Leadership with April Spillane-VP Health Economics-Intrinsic Therapeputics
In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab, host Mitch Robbins sits down with April Spillane, VP of Market Access & Reimbursement at Intrinsic Therapeutics. With over 15 years in the industry—10 of those dedicated to spine—April shares her unique career trajectory, from clinical and business...
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Real Recruiting & Recruitment leadership w/ Noor Manji-Director of Talent Acquisition-Hearing Life
"There will be two types of recruiters: those who use AI, and those who don’t have jobs." 🤯 In this episode of The MedTech Talent Lab, I sit down with Noor Manji, Director of Talent Acquisition at Hearing Life, to unpack the realities of recruiting, job searching, and how AI is reshaping the...
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From Aspiring Veterinarian to Regulatory Powerhouse w/ Jason Bilobram, VP RA/QA Sekisui Diagnostics
Jason Bilobram, VP of Regulatory & Quality at Sekisui Diagnostics comes to The Med-Tech Talent Lab with over 20 years experience working across Regualtory& Quality in both Medical Device and Pharma. He has worked for companies like AstraZeneca, Smith & Nephew, and for the last 9 years Sekisui...
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A Maverick Approach to Process Development w/ Jeff Gensler, VP of Quality, Kindeva Drug Delivery
In this episode of the Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast, host Mitch Robbins interviews Jeff Gensler, the Vice President of Quality at Kindeva Drug Delivery, about the innovative 'Frame by Frame' approach to manufacturing processes. Jeff's background spans over 20+ years of experience in Med-Tech...
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Leadership lessons from a first-time CEO w/ Garrett Johnson, Quantus Cardiovascular
In this episode of the MedTech Talent Lab podcast, host Mitch Robbins interviews Garrett Johnson, the new CEO of Quantus Cardiovascular. Garrett shares his journey from a mechanical tinkerer in his youth to a leader in the medical device industry, having had experiences leading R&D programs for...
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Unpacking FDA's New LDT Rule w/ Julie Ballard-Carrot Clinical
In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, we dive into the complex world of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) with Julie Ballard, a clinical laboratory expert with over 25 years of experience in operations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Julie shares her journey from working at...
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Navigating a brutal 2024 job market w/ Allie Patterson, Talent Acquisition Professional
In this episode, we talk with Talent Acquisition professional, Allie Patterson, about how job seekers can stand out in today’s ultra-competitive, employer-driven market. Allie shares her own journey, tips on building a strong personal brand, and the importance of networking and targeted outreach....
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A Masterclass in Leadership w/ Dr. Greg Critchfield-Co-CEO-Early Diagnostics
In this jam-packed episode, Mitch Robbins sits down with Dr. Greg Critchfield, a titan in molecular diagnostics and biotech. This is a leader who’s done it all—from spearheading Myriad Genetics into global prominence to raising over $300 million for groundbreaking women’s health innovations. But...
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From Corporate Giant to Startup Spirit: Leadership Lessons with Mike Winterling, COO of Junkosha USA
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.…
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Unlocking Talent Strategies in MedTech w/ Julia Campbell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Terumo Medical
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…
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Scaling Culture w/ Kathy Jeffery-Chief People Officer-Element Science
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...
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Building Trusted Relationships btw Talent Acquisition & Hiring Managers w/ Jana Melamut Sr Mgr TA-NeoGenomics
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...
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The life of a Med-Tech CTO w/ Jason Kroh, Strados Labs
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...
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A New-Age Approach to Risk w/ Naveen Agarwal, Founder, Creative Analytics Solutions
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...
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The Cybersecurity Disruption to Reg Affairs & Quality in Med-Tech w/ Jason Gorman VP RA/QA/Compliance-Propeller Health
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 &…
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From Full-Time Exec to RA/QA Consulting Firm Owner w/ Jennifer Mascioli-Tudor
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…
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Building an Executive Career in Med-Tech Quality w/ Garth Conrad VP Quality-Flex Health Solutions
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.…
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Building a World Class Learning & Development Program w/ Mark Rhein Head of Talent & Learning-Glaukos
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...
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Building World Class Corporate Learning/Development Programs w/ Mark Rhein Head of Talent & Learning, Glaukos Corp
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...
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Being a VP of Market Access w/ Alan Beckman, VP Market Access, BlueWind Medical
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…
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Being a Start-Up Med-Tech CEO w/ Ken Mariash, Sinaptica Therapeutics
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…
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Building Best in Class Candidate Experience w/ Anthony Incontro-Talent Acquisition Manager-Vertos Medical
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...
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Finding your way to Med-Device Market Access w/ Mike Tutera VP Market Access, Nalu Medical
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…
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Welcome to the Med-Tech Talent Lab the #1 catalyst for advancing careers and building high performing teams. Sponsored by The Anthony Michael Group…helping companies secure in demand talent in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, Engineering, R&D and Commercial areas for Medical Device, Digital Health, Diagnostics and other organizations across the US Life Sciences sector.
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Mitch Robbins
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