Think Global From the Start: Medical Product Development

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Leading a company to launch a medical device product in the US takes enormous amounts of time and attention. During this process, many companies do not think about global markets.
Yet, whether you are experienced in launching internationally or not, this session is worth attending to hear from the experts on how to set up your product or your company for successful global expansion while you are focused on the US launch. Learn how to build your marketing, legal, and regulatory systems in parallel for the future.
Introduction – Our session will begin with the importance of adopting a global perspective from the initial stages of medical device development.
The Value of Global Thinking Early On – Wendy Pease will highlight the advantages of early planning for global markets, emphasizing the broad opportunities that can be accessed with strategic forethought.
Strategically Building Your International IP Strategy – David Roccio will discuss the importance of paying attention to the intricacies of building a cross-border intellectual property strategy while developing a US IP plan, so that organizations position themselves for an easier transformation into international markets.
Comprehensive Regulatory Strategy – Issa Kildani will cover the importance of aligning international and consensus standards and how to develop a proactive approach to regulatory planning, focusing on adaptable and comprehensive quality management systems to ensure smooth market entry across various regions.
Conclusion and Call to Action – Our aim is to inspire our audience to embrace a global mindset as we highlight the long-term benefits of such an approach. All speakers will be available after the Forum in the post-Networking Session.
Agenda (Eastern Time Zone)

• 5:00 – 5:30 PM Eastern Time: Pre-Forum Networking
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM Eastern Time: Forum Presentations plus Q&A
• 6:30 – 7:00 PM Eastern Time: Post-Forum Networking / Meet the Panelists

Venue – Online – TICKETS FREE TO ALL
THE ZOOM LINKS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING REGISTRATION
AND AGAIN VIA EMAIL ON THE DAY OF THE FORUM

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Event Organizer & Moderator

Wendy Pease, MBA
President/Owner, Rapport International
Wendy’s company, Rapport International, a language services company that specializes in the medical device industry – from IP international naming conventions to go to market global communications. It provides high-quality written translation and spoken interpretation in over 200 languages. In addition to her book, “The Language of Global Marketing” book, and her podcast, “The Global Marketing Show”, she frequently speaks about working across languages and cultures. Wendy is passionate about connecting people no matter the language and culture and has lived around the world.

David Roccio, JD
Managing Partner, Lando & Anastasi
David’s practice focuses on patent portfolio development and counseling clients on a range of IP-related issues. He has represented clients covering a broad spectrum of technologies and provides strategic counsel on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, licensing and transactions, and due diligence. He places a strong emphasis on taking a holistic view of a business and its goals when developing an IP strategy. He has extensive experience and an established practice in counseling startups – especially foreign based startups who wish to launch their business in U.S. markets, or U.S.-based startups looking to expand abroad.

Issa Kildani, MS
Principal Consultant and Founder, Ambrosia Ventures
Issa is a dynamic force in the life sciences sector with a rich background in project management, management consulting, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. With degrees from Wayne State University and Grand Valley University, his expertise is underpinned by deep academic roots and an illustrious career with industry leaders like Janssen and AbbVie. Issa’s vision for Ambrosia Ventures transcends traditional consulting, offering strategic solutions that empower startups and established entities to navigate the complexities of biopharmaceutical innovation.

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