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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 eight children and how her early work ethic shaped her career path Learn how Mary transitioned from research to regulatory affairs through roles at Brigham and Women's, CRBARD, and a 17-year consulting career Discover what makes an outstanding regulatory professional in today's environment Understand the challenges regulatory executives face when balancing company goals with regulatory requirements Practical Takeaways: Why proactive research and understanding the "why" behind regulations separates exceptional regulatory professionals The importance of managing leadership expectations around FDA timelines Why submitting complete FDA submissions is more efficient than rushing deficient ones Thoughts on remote work effectiveness in regulatory roles Mary also discusses ClearPoint Neuro's exciting work with gene therapy companies and their recent partnership with PTC Therapeutics to address rare diseases in children. Whether you're a regulatory professional looking to advance your career or an executive trying to better understand the regulatory landscape, this conversation offers valuable insights from a seasoned industry leader. Mary McNamara-Cullinane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymcnamaracullinane/ ClearPoint Neuro on the web: https://www.clearpointneuro.com/
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 services and now shaping medical affairs strategy in the medical device industry. She shares her personal and professional transformation, including: How an early passion for music unexpectedly led her to nursing. The pivotal career shifts that took her from clinical practice to corporate leadership. The emotional impact of battling cancer while simultaneously losing her sister to the disease—and how it shaped her leadership and perspective. The critical role medical affairs plays in bridging science, clinical practice, and commercial success in MedTech. Lessons on resilience, adaptability, and building a meaningful career in the industry. Why You Should Listen: 🎧 Gain insights into career growth strategies in MedTech and medical affairs. 🎧 Learn how to leverage clinical experience for leadership roles in the industry. 🎧 Hear an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and thriving in healthcare leadership. 🎧 Understand the evolving role of medical affairs in innovation and patient impact. Don't miss this engaging and deeply personal conversation with a leader who’s making a difference in MedTech!
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 Healthcare) to manufacturer roles at Medtronic, Cochlear, and now Cerapedics Learn how stepping outside his comfort zone at critical moments propelled his career forward Discover the biggest challenges facing market access professionals in 2025 Understand common reimbursement strategy mistakes companies make and how to avoid them Practical Takeaways: Why waiting too long to develop reimbursement strategy hurts product launches The key differences between director and VP-level thinking What makes an outstanding market access professional How to effectively engage with increasingly inaccessible payers Whether you're in medical device sales, reimbursement, or aspiring to leadership roles in healthcare, this conversation offers valuable insights from both sides of the healthcare ecosystem.
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 all. From hiring at fast-scaling startups to navigating high-volume recruitment in MedTech, she shares hard-hitting insights on what separates a great hiring process from a broken one. In this episode, we cover: ✔️ The most common hiring mistakes companies make (and why they keep happening) ✔️ How bad candidate experiences damage employer branding & long-term success ✔️ Why hiring managers need coaching—and how TA leaders should step up ✔️ The truth about AI in hiring and how it’s actually being used behind the scenes Whether you’re in talent acquisition, HR, or leading a team, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways that will help you attract, hire, and retain top talent in today’s market. 🎧 Tune in now to level up your hiring strategy! #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #MedTech #Leadership
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 development to leading market access strategies at a high level. She opens up about the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood, the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way, and what it truly takes to thrive in market access and reimbursement. April also discusses the evolving healthcare landscape, the complexities of payer policies, and why persistence is key in the fight for patient access to cutting-edge technologies. Whether you’re a MedTech leader, aspiring executive, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes battles to bring life-changing medical innovations to market, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Listen now to hear how April is shaping the future of MedTech access and advocacy!