The Med-Tech Talent Lab Mitch Robbins

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 worked for well known organizations like Kimberly-Clark as a Research Scientist and for J&J in Business Analytics & Quality Management.
Over the last 7 years or so he has led Creative Analytics which is a consulting firm providing Quality Systems expertise to Medical Device organizations through it’s trademarked platform called Exceed Innovative Quality Solutions Platform across 4 broad areas (Customer Experience, Regulatory compliance, Risk Management & Quality Culture)

Some of the highlights we discussed:
-Biggest pitfalls when it comes to device manufacturers risk management programs
-What are some low hanging fruit teams can go after when it comes to improving risk management safeguards?
-Regarding the new QMSR , from a risk perspective, what will be the biggest challenges for companies when it comes to implementation ?

...and so much more!

Naveen Agarwal on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenagarwal/

Naveen's Substack:
https://naveenagarwalphd.substack.com/about

Creative Analytics Solutions:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/exeedqm/

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 & implementing Quality Management Systems, Risk Management strategies & Regulatory Compliance processes to meet the highest standards of excellence in customer satisfaction. Prior to working for Propeller Health, Jason spent over a decade working for Accuracy. For those unfamiliar with Propeller Health, now owned by Resmed, it's a precision digital health company on a mission to uplift every person living with chronic disease so they can take control of their health and live a better life. The Propeller Platform includes FDA-cleared & CE Marked medical devices, consumer apps support & coaching and secure access to clinical data for provider monitoring.

Some highlights:
-Jason's journey into Quality & Regulatory
-The evolution of his interest & responsibilities related to privacy & security
-Cybersecurity's disruption to Med-Tech in relation MDR & QMSR changes
-Jason's prediction for the evolution of Reg Affairs & Quality roles with regards to Cybesecurity
-The relationship between Quality Management Systems & Information Security Management Systems
-Cybersecurity vs AI....what is the common thread?

...and so much more!

Jason Gorman on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-c-gorman/

Propeller Health on the web:
www.propellerhealth.com

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 for vulnerability and connection in the industry

....and so much more!

Takeaways
Transitioning from corporate to consulting requires a willingness to embrace uncertainty and risk.Building a community and fostering connections is essential for success in consulting.Being vulnerable and taking risks in reaching out to others can lead to valuable connections and opportunities in the industry.
About Jennifer Mascioli-Tudor:
Jennifer comes to the show today with over 23 years experience in Med-Tech Regulatory & Quality. Having worked in a variety of different capacities for many organizations…. Companies like J&J, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Outset Medical & GE Healthcare have all been graced by her talents.
She’s currently an instructor at UC San Diego & simultaneously runs her consulting practice. Jennifer holds her bachelors of science degree in Physiology/Chemistry & French from Eastern Michigan University & her MBA from the University of Phoenix
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermascioli/

About JMT Compliance Consulting:
JMT Compliance Consulting helps organizations navigate the quality and regulatory landscape providing coaching, mentoring & foundational business support. Where appropriate the team also provides COO & CQRO leadership to support growing businesses.
www.jmtcompliance.com

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. Conrad also highlights the role of mentors and coaches in career development. He discusses the differences between individual contributor and managerial roles, as well as the qualities that separate top performers from the average. Conrad stresses the significance of aligning values, beliefs, and behaviors to create a positive company culture. He encourages professionals to gain experience in different functional areas and to actively solve problems. Near the end of the show Garth humanly shares the vision for the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Takeaways
Build strong relationships and value the people you work withCultivate curiosity and a drive to understand the 'why' behind thingsDevelop leadership skills by managing yourself, then a small teamEstablish a network of mentors and coaches for guidance and supportFocus on making your people successful as a leaderCreate a positive company culture by aligning values, beliefs, and behaviorsGain experience in different functional areas to broaden your skillsBe proactive in solving problems and taking initiativeBuild leaders within the organization and help others succeed in their careers
About Garth Conrad:
Mr. Garth Conrad comes to The Med-Tech Talent Lab with almost 25 years of industry experience across Med-Tech. He's worked for a variety of the large strategics like Medtronic, J&J, BD, etc. Garth holds a bachelors of science degree in materials engineering, an MBA, and he is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Garth on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garth-conrad-38b3835/

About Flex & Flex Health Solutions:
Flex Health Solutions is a division of Flex which is a $30 billion dollar organization with about 170,000 employees worldwide. The company is a global supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider.
https://flex.com/resources/flex-health-solutions

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 programs that provide the biggest value to employees. Mark also discusses the company's unique approach to performance management, which involves regular check-ins and feedback conversations. He shares insights on workforce planning and the need for flexibility in a rapidly growing organization. Overall, Mark highlights the importance of continuous learning and adapting to meet the needs of the business.
Takeaways
Prioritize learning and development programs that provide the biggest value to employees.Design leadership development programs that focus on middle-level leaders, who have a direct impact on the majority of employees.Implement regular check-ins and feedback conversations as an alternative to traditional performance management.Streamline workforce planning and focus on critical roles and areas of expertise.Chapters
00:00Introduction and Background
01:12Building a Learning and Development Program at Glaukos Corporation
05:01Focusing on Middle-Level Leadership Development
07:23Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Programs
09:16Expanding Learning Activities and Classes
11:15Balancing Time Constraints with Learning and Development
20:34Providing Feedback and Recognizing Achievements
22:09Streamlining Workforce Planning
32:27Lessons Learned and Advice for Building a Learning and Development Program
35:27Exciting Innovations at Glaukos Corporation

About Mark Rhein:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rhein-7b3944/
Mark has built a storied career over the last 25+ years building Learning & Development programs across industries. Deloitte, Sprint, Abbott, & now Glaukos are just some of the fine organizations Mark has contributed to. Mark’s expertise, which I know we are going to dig into today, lies in the areas of Organizational Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development across all levels & project Management.
Mark Holds his Bachelors degree in Enviornmental Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia & his Masters Degree in Executive Leadership & Organizational Change from Northwestern University.

About Glaukos:
www.glaukos.com
Glaukos Corporation is a ophthalmic medical technology & pharmaceutical company based out of Southern California that is focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders & retinal disease.

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 and designing programs that provide the biggest value to employees. Mark also discusses the company's unique approach to performance management, which involves regular check-ins and feedback conversations. He shares insights on workforce planning and the need for flexibility in a rapidly growing organization. Overall, Mark highlights the importance of continuous learning and adapting to meet the needs of the business.
Takeaways
Prioritize learning and development programs that provide the biggest value to employees.Design leadership development programs that focus on middle-level leaders, who have a direct impact on the majority of employees.Implement regular check-ins and feedback conversations as an alternative to traditional performance management.Streamline workforce planning and focus on critical roles and areas of expertise.Chapters
00:00Introduction and Background
01:12Building a Learning and Development Program at Glauco's Corporation
05:01Focusing on Middle-Level Leadership Development
07:23Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Programs
09:16Expanding Learning Activities and Classes
11:15Balancing Time Constraints with Learning and Development
20:34Providing Feedback and Recognizing Achievements
22:09Streamlining Workforce Planning
32:27Lessons Learned and Advice for Building a Learning and Development Program
35:27Exciting Innovations at Glauco's Corporation

About Mark:
Mark has built a storied career over the last 25+ years building Learning & Development programs across industries. Deloitte, Sprint, Abbott, & now Glaukos are just some of the fine organizations Mark has contributed to. Mark’s expertise, which I know we are going to dig into today, lies in the areas of Organizational Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development across all levels & project Management.
Mark Holds his Bachelors degree in Enviornmental Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia & his Masters Degree in Executive Leadership & Organizational Change from Northwestern University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rhein-7b3944/

About Glaukos:
Glaukos Corporation is a ophthalmic medical technology & pharmaceutical company based out of Southern California that is focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders & retinal disease.
www.glaukos.com