MedTech Summit Heroes
Each year at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Commercial Summit, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ honors a few industry pioneers who, over the year, have gone above and beyond to help move the industry forward. These innovators pushed boundaries and navigated change in their companies to improve processes and deliver outcomes.
2021
Launched
22
Global ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ MedTech Heroes
18
Companies
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Leaders Driving Change
Stephanie Carter
Johnson&Johnson Vision
Associate Director, Promotional Integrity
Ali Massoud
Abbott
VP Clinical Affairs
Steve Speranza
W.L. Gore
Global IT Leader, Product & Innovation
Robyn Morrell
W.L. Gore
QMS Solution Architect
Fran Paradiso-Hardy
Astellas Pharma Inc. Vice-President and Head, Global Medical Communications
Fran has over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience in various senior medical affairs roles, and is currently the vice president and head of global medical communications with Astellas Pharma Inc.; which includes scientific communications and content scientific publications, medical information, medical education, and library and information services. Fran obtained both her bachelor of pharmacy (BScPhm) degree and masters of science (MSc) degree from the University of Toronto, and her doctors of pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Florida. Prior to joining the pharmaceutical industry, Fran was assistant professor at the University of Toronto (faculty of pharmacy), clinical coordinator, cardiovascular diseases (pharmacy department), and affiliate member (divisions of cardiology and clinical pharmacology) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Fran is an active member of the medical affairs professional society (MAPS), medical communication focus area working group (FAWG), as well as the Indegene medical affairs digital strategy council.
“Recognition as a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Hero reflects our commitment to championing innovation and collaboration within our organization and with ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. Together, we strive to elevate clinical research and deliver meaningful impact that ultimately helps patients see brilliantly.â€
Heidi Ortiz
Head, Clinical Operations, Alcon
“Being a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Hero means leading with purpose, embracing innovation, and championing data-driven transformation that truly helps our patients to see brilliantly!â€
Leianne Ebert
Head of Clinical Data Operations, Alcon
Hero Resources
Explore and Learn
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Alcon: Achieving UDI Compliance with ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ RIM
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