Career Diaries by Elemed

Key takeaways:

• How to find and understand your WHY
• Great lessons in how to SUCCEED in Regulatory Affairs
• Why connecting over food can be a POWERFUL way to build a rapport with someone
• Why MONEY shouldn’t be your biggest driving force

About Donielle Johnson:
Donielle Johnson is the Executive Director, Global Head Regulatory Affairs-Medical Devices for Bausch Health.
In this role, Donielle leads the creation of a global medical device organization that supports strategic priorities domestic and internationally ensuring access to innovative technology and compliant maintenance of business. She partners closely with stakeholders across Medical Devices and represents Bausch Health in various internal and external forums with regulatory bodies, health authorities and trade associations. Donielle leads a dedicated team that will work collaboratively to ensure consistency in global medical device policy-shaping activities.
Prior to Bausch Health, Donielle was the Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs for EMEA & Canada Johnson & Johnson. In this role, she was responsible for leading a team of ~70 people to ensure compliant and on-time launches of new products, lifecycle management and business transformation, and policy shaping to drive regulatory harmonization.
Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Donielle held several global roles with major medical device companies such as Philips, Abbott Vascular, and Medtronic. Leading teams through challenging premarket approvals; such as PMAs, 510(k), Health Canada approvals, and MDD Design Dossier approvals. Additionally, Donielle has extensive experience in lifecycle management and leading major manufacturing site change projects, resulting in several millions of annual savings for the company. Her career has spanned several countries including the U.S, Japan, and the Netherlands where she has lived since 2014.
Donielle holds a BS in Chemistry and Biology from Howard University. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Global Health Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Donielle is originally from New Orleans but currently resides in Amsterdam. Her hobbies are travelling, cooking, and the arts. She lives by the motto: To whom much is given, much is required; and is a mentor with SMDP providing guidance to minority graduate students in the biomedical field.

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Key takeaways:

• Learn from the master: How to develop GREAT communication skills
• Why should you PUSH yourself outside of your comfort zone? The great rewards it can lead to
• The SECRET behind getting a job in something you have never done before
• How to SUCCESSFULLY manage a team when you’re the youngest person

About Benoit:
Benoit Clinchamps is President of MicroPort CRM since May 2018.

As President of MicroPort CRM, Benoit Clinchamps brings more than 20 years of experience in the medical technology industry and 9 years of experience in the aerospace technology industry.

Previously, Benoit Clinchamps served as Vice-President, General Manager for the CRM Franchise at LivaNova from July 2016 to April 2018, Vice-President for Product Development & Regulatory Affairs from 2013 to 2016, Vice President for Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs from 2009 to 2013, Plant Manager from 2006 to 2009 and Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Director from 2005 to 2006.

Prior to joining Sorin Group, Benoit Clinchamps spent 6 years at GE Healthcare and was 6 Sigma Champion for Europe Operations, Manufacturing Manager and 6 Sigma Black Belt.

Prior to the healthcare and medical product industry, Benoit gained a thorough experience in the aerospace industry where he was Program Manager for international programs.

Benoit holds an Engineering Degree from ICAM Lille France (Institut Catholique des Arts et Métiers, 1988). He furthermore completed a Management Course from ECATA (European Consortium for Advanced Training in Aerospace) in ENSAE Toulouse France (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace) and in TUM Germany (Technische Universitat München). He is a certified 6 Sigma Black Belt. He also took an Executive Course at INSEAD Fontainebleau France.

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Key takeaways:

• Leadership pillars from a skilled leader
• The art of building teams
• How a sales and marketing background can be useful in the world of medical devices
• And much more!

About John Wilkinson:
John retired from his role as Director of Devices at the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in October 2019 after 7 years in the role. During this period, he acted as chair of the Competent Authorities Medical Devices network in Europe and led the establishment of the Joint Action on Market Surveillance (JAMS) which was a collaborative programme supporting the implementation of the Medical Device Regulations and better working across the network.
John was elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Global Medical Devices Nomenclature in 2019, a position that he still holds whilst advising a number of organisations engaged in health policy, devices innovation and regulation.
Earlier, John was Chief Executive of Eucomed, the leading European medical device industry representative body, and Director General of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI). These followed extensive industry experience in sales and marketing and general management with Becton Dickinson and the BOC Group as well as a period as chief executive of early stage medical imaging company.

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Key takeaways:

• Philippe’s take on the impact MDR has had on INNOVATION
• HOT entrepreneurial advice for those of you thinking about starting your own company
• Positive discrimination at Medtech startups - why you should be aware of this
• Should you take the leap from company to STARTUP

About Philippe:
Philippe is a seasoned leader bringing 20 years of experience in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical industry.

He started his career at Pfizer France, where he developed skills in Market Research, Market Access and Pricing. Philippe then joined Johnson&Johnson where he was in charge of Market Access for Ethicon Biosurgery for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. Philippe joined Acclarent (J&J) and was in charge of setting up the business in France & Benelux. He developed skillsets on the commercial development of new therapies. His scope of responsibilities extended to cover all pre-commercial markets in EMEA and lead the Professional Education team. Philippe then joined the New Ventures group at Livanova, where he supported disruptive internal projects and incubated startups. More recently, Philippe co-founded dianosic, a startup developing innovative solutions in the field of Ear, Nose and Throat, with a particular focus on epistaxis and chronic sinusitis, two areas with significant unmet medical needs.

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Key takeaways:

• What does it take to become a successful FEMALE LEADER?
• How to RISE up the ranks in a male-dominated industry
• The art of reinforcement: how giving (and receiving) constructive feedback can help you GROW
• On everyone’s mind: The importance of WORK-LIFE BALANCE

About Erin:
I am a commercial leader committed to driving growth and performance. My passion is developing commercial strategy and engaging talent across different geographies. I value collaboration and building teams of engaged employees that drive value across our organization.

I have 16 years of intensive work across Europe and North America leading teams, identifying and developing talent. My experiences are diverse from implant, capital and disposable businesses in both smaller ($50million) and larger ($1B) commercial organizations.

I am a dynamic leader with proven results in sales, marketing, strategic planning, commercialization and business development. I excel at working cross-functionally and across different geographies. I joined Stryker in 2004 as a Marketing Associate in Instrument Division; in 2006 to 2009 I had a sales territory in Surgical where I grew the business from $2.1-$4.4 million. In 2009, I moved to Stryker Europe, where I was UK Marketing Manager, Regional Sales Manager in the Medsurg and Spine Divisions and then was Director of Marketing for Europe. I managed and drove the strategy for Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery globally my role at that time comprised of leading and executing all aspects of the commercial strategy of a new innovative acquisition. Since then, I worked at Alcon, UK & Ireland leading a team of 65 across the $88m Surgical Eyecare portfolio.

I graduated from the University of Colorado on an NCAA Division I Athletic and Academic Full Scholarship, completing a Human Physiology degree. During my tenor at Colorado as team captain, became an All-American athlete, and was awarded the Buffalo Award of Distinction and the Leo Hill Academic Leadership Award. Prior to University, I competed as an athlete on the Canadian Alpine Ski Team from 1997-1999. In 2012, I graduated from Georgetown & Esade University, completing a Global Executive MBA, specializing in Globalization and Emerging Markets garnering experience in Russia, India, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and the US. In 2013, I was awarded the European Award of Excellence for Europe.

I am currently engaged in my role at NuVasive as Commercial Vice President, Europe. NuVasive’s innovative technology and unique combination of spine implants and capital is key to me and I value direct involvement with the cross-divisional communication and engagement within the business. Building relationships with customers our internal employees drive me and area where I would like to have the greatest impact.

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