Episode notes
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 c ...
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