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5th Annual Women in OC Medtech

Global Thought Leaders Driving Innovation

We’re excited to produce our 5th annual Women in OC Medtech event for 2020. The past four years this has been our largest attended event, selling out weeks in advance. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us for this important and insightful webinar where we’ll hear from global women leaders in medtech, their stories and how they approach leadership.

Event Panelist:

Past event speakers included: Anenette Walker, President; Marinela Gombosev, President/CEO; Ami Mehta, Director; Dominique Worthington, GM; Alesssandra Wall, Ph.D.; Tara Sheenan, Global Director; Tamanna Prashar, VP; Diane Gomez-Thinnes, Worldwide President; Kathleen Pierson, VP; Jessica Guttenberg, Global Director; Katie Syzman, Corp VP & GM; Cynthia Neiman, CMO; Sree Duggineni, Exec Director; Jene Ferrarer, Director; Casey Lind, COO; Jahnavi Lokre, COO; Courtney Lane, VP; Frances Cohen, President; Topaz Slater; Dee Morrison, Sr. Director; and Giulia Newton, Head Commercial Ops.

DeviceAlliance is the only non-profit association exclusively focused on helping OC’s professionals in the medtech ecosystem with career development and advancement, business connections and of course the fostering of impactful relationships. Remember, your professional network is what often times makes the difference in your career so don’t miss out on these fun filled, inclusive and friendly events.

Date: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

Time: 5pm – 7pm pacific

Event Type: Online webinar

Admission: Event is free of charge for all attendees

Event Hosts: This event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

Accessing Event: To join this live webinar please click on this link:

Keep in Mind: Please ensure your webcam is on and functioning for this event; there will also be breakout rooms within the webinar allowing attendees to ask questions so be sure your microphone is working properly; to ensure your webinar experience is optimized and streaming fluidly please be sure to close all other web browsers or online pages.

Topic: DeviceAlliance- Women in Medtech
Time: Jun 23, 2021, 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Special thanks to DeviceAlliance’s Platinum Sponsors for their support and involvement in helping our organization make a difference in Orange County’s medtech ecosystem.

Not a member with DeviceAlliance? It’s time you joined a group that can really make an impact on your career. Sign up for membership today to take advantage of the many benefits which comes as being a part of DeviceAlliance.

DISCLAIMER: The DeviceAlliance team is continuing to monitor the current health and economic situation to determine an appropriate course of action as it relates to our events and in-person community engagement. Event topics and schedules are subject to change as we navigate things moving forward. We appreciate your patience during this time and ask you to please stay tuned for future updates.

OC Medtech Marketing

The importance of successful product launches in the medical device industry cannot be overestimated. It takes more than a great device to ensure the success of a product’s debut.

In this new environment, it is vital to have a marketing strategy that conveys your story of how your product will impact unmet clinical needs. With some Medtech companies spending tens of millions of dollars on technology, R&D, clinical work, the regulatory and reimbursement process, and sales, what are the new strategic consideration for maximizing your marketing impact?
What are the new marketing considerations to ensure the success of a product’s debut?

This event will feature marketing experts discussing the new obstacles Medtech companies face when marketing a new product, and focus on 2 key questions marketing professionals must answer.

Event: Winning Strategies for Product Launch Marketing

When: Tuesday, May 18th, 2021

Where: Virtual Zoom Platform

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST

Panelists: Jen Christopher, Marketing Strategist – Bloom Creative; Paul Williams, Owner of MediaLine Communications; Zachary Cavanell, Brand Specialist at State of Assembly

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OC Medtech Mixer (in-person)

DeviceAlliance’s ‘Medtech Social Night’ is the best way to meet new people in Orange County’s Medtech community. Through our mixers we aim to create a platform for local professionals to make new connections, share ideas, learn from others, get inspiration, grow their career and discover new opportunities.

DeviceAlliance is the only non-profit association exclusively focused on helping OC’s professionals in the Medtech ecosystem with career development and advancement, business connections, and of course the fostering of impactful relationships. Remember, your professional network is what oftentimes makes the difference in your career so don’t miss out on these fun-filled, safe, and friendly events.

DeviceAlliance members get in free, non-members $15 online or $20 at the door. Event fees are non-refundable.

This is an open event, all professionals are welcome!

Date: Tuesday, April 13th, 5:30-7:30PM

Location: Taco Rosa – 2632 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Parking & Entrance: parking is free and available directly in front of the restaurant

Event Host: This event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance; food is on the house, drinks are available via no-host bar

Health & Wellness Statement:

Safety will be our top priority, and the following guidelines and event steps must be followed.

1. Temperature checks will be taken at check-in. Anyone who does not pass the temperature check will not be permitted to enter.
2. Masks will be required to enter the outdoor patio area.
3. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided for your use upon entering
4. Guest must remain in the allocated outdoor patio while attending the event.

For the safety of everyone involved, the following people should not attend this event:– People currently with or recently exposed to COVID-19
– People who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within 30 days of the event
– People who have any kind of cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms
– People awaiting COVID-19 viral test results
– Those who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 30 days
– People who are at an increased risk of severe illness

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YPC Event: Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Life Science Industries

Join DeviceAlliance‘s Young Professionals Committee in our upcoming resume and cover letter workshop with Lauren M. Lyon.

Cost: $25 per person, DeviceAlliance members receive a discount

Date: Saturday April 10th, 10-11:30AM

Location: Virtual workshop hosted on Zoom

Parking & Entrance: n/a

Event Host: This event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

RSVP for this Event:

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YPC Event: Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Life Science Industries

Join DeviceAlliance‘s Young Professionals Committee (YPC) in collaboration with Chapman University Career Team for our upcoming event ‘Strategies for a Successful Job Search in Biotech, Medtech, & Life Sciences Industries’ and panel discussion.

This event is free and open to anyone in Southern California and is ideal for STEM students who are interested in breaking into the Biotech, Medtech, & Life Sciences industries upon graduation!

Date: Wednesday April 7th, 5 – 6PM

Location: Virtual Event in collaboration with Chapman University

Parking & Entrance: n/a

Event Host: This event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

RSVP for this Event:

https://chapman.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkcuCoqTwoGdNlW-jn38vBDEkWvZdPHIcK

LA Medtech Week Kick Off Virtual Mixer

In collaboration with BiosciencesLA, we are proud to co-host the first LA Medtech Week with a Kick-Off Networking Mixer! SoCal’s Medtech ecosystem is connecting on a whole new level… so join 30+ organizations along with many professionals within Southern California for one of the biggest healthcare, lifescience, and Medtech networking mixers in the country. Get ready to level-up your professional network!

This is an open event, all professionals are welcome!

Date: Monday, March 8th, 2021 from 5pm – 6pm

Location: Online virtual networking

Event Host: This event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance in partnership with Bioscience LA

RSVP for This Event Using the Below Link:

https://hopin.com/events/lamedtechweek?ref=37fedc844794

War for Talent, OC Medtech Event

Employment/ Hiring & Employee Retention Strategies

This event accompanies OC’s Medtech Week along with such great events as Medical Technology Innovation Forum (MTIF) by our friends at OCTANe. The ‘War for Talent’ event seeks to address the current challenges of hiring and retaining employees from both the employer and employee perspective. Attendees will hear from a distinguished panel of experts and leaders in Orange County’s medtech community on hiring, talent needs and shortages, how to position yourself for success when looking for new career opportunities, strategies for hiring managers and much more. Event will also offer breakout rooms for intimate discussions on hiring, job seeking, resume building, etc.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone seeking ways to improve their hiring success or processes, including start ups to corporate conglomerates
Professionals who are proactively or actively seeking new career opportunities
Companies who are looking to hire within OC’s medical device space
Anyone interested in networking with some of OC’s best and brightest medical device professionals
Professionals seeking advice on how to win an interview and or resume critiquing
Companies seeking to create brand awareness within OC’s medical device ecosystem

Partnering Companies for this event include:

Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30PM pacific

Location: Online Webinar

Admission: DeviceAlliance members get in FREE, non-members can take advantage of early bird $10 pricing up through October 1st, afterwards cost is $20 per person; event fees are non-refundable

Event Hosts: this event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

RSVP for This Event Has Been Closed and is No Longer Available

Special thanks to DeviceAlliance’s Platinum Sponsors for their support and involvement in helping our organization make a difference in Orange County’s medtech ecosystem.

Not a member with DeviceAlliance? It’s time you joined a group that can really make an impact on your career. Sign up for membership today to take advantage of the many benefits which comes as being a part of DeviceAlliance.

3rd Annual Medtech Mega Mixer

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Back by popular demand is the 3rd Annual Medtech Mega Mixer. This event seeks to build a more cohesive Orange County, CA life science ecosystem by bringing together some of the best and brightest professionals for a night of good conversation and fun. This years’ event will be held as a webinar and features several breakout rooms, each offering a different experience and ability to meet new people on an intimate scale.

Date/ Time: Thursday, Sept. 24th @ 5:30 – 7PM

Location: online webinar (if you have RSVP already, check your email inbox or spam folder for an email from DeviceAlliance providing access to this event)

Admission: If you are an active member of one of the hosting organizations you get in FREE (we will verify your current membership after registration); non-members pay $10.00 per person for the event. Event fee is non-refundable.

Event Hosts: this event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance, OCRA, Scale Health, PDA and AXIS Research & Technologies

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Sorry, we have hit max capacity for this event. Hope to see you next time!

Special thanks to DeviceAlliance’s Platinum Sponsors for their support and involvement in helping our organization make a difference in Orange County’s medtech ecosystem.

Not a member with DeviceAlliance? It’s time you joined a group that can really make an impact on your career. Sign up for membership today to take advantage of the many benefits which comes as being a part of DeviceAlliance.

August Medtech Social Night

Mix & Mingle with OC’s Best

DeviceAlliance’s ‘Medtech Social Night’ is the best way to meet new people in Orange County, CA’s medtech community. Through our social nights we aim to create platform for local professionals to make new connections, share ideas, learn from others, get inspiration, grow their career and discover new opportunities.

Experience Breakout Rooms – this online webinar will feature small group breakout rooms on an 8 minute rotation giving attendees the change to speak with people in an intimate setting. Build and grow relationships with people in the OC community just as if you were doing so in person and the best part is you get to do it from the comfort of your home.

Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2020

Location: online webinar with small group breakout rooms

Admission: DeviceAlliance members get in FREE; non-members $10.00 per person, event fee is non-refundable

Food/ Drink: this is a casual interactive experience, we recommend you join us with your favorite drink and be ready to mix and mingle

Keep in Mind: we highly recommend you utilize a webcam for this event which offers both video and audio capabilities; ensure you are in a quite area for the event void of distractions and or loud background noises

Event Hosts: this event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

Special thanks to DeviceAlliance’s Platinum Sponsors for their support and involvement in helping our organization make a difference in Orange County’s medtech ecosystem.

RSVP for this Event:

Not a member with DeviceAlliance? It’s time you joined a group that can really make an impact on your career. Sign up for membership today to take advantage of the many benefits which comes as being a part of DeviceAlliance.

4th Annual Women in OC Medtech

Local Thought Leaders Driving Innovation

We’re exciting to produce our 4th annual Women in OC Medtech event for 2020. The past three years this has been our largest attended event, selling out weeks in advance. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us for this important and insightful webinar where we’ll hear from local women leaders in medtech, their stories and how they approach leadership.

Event Panelist:

Past event speakers included: Tara Sheenan, Global Director; Tamanna Prashar, VP; Diane Gomez-Thinnes, Worldwide President; Kathleen Pierson, VP; Jessica Guttenberg, Global Director; Katie Syzman, Corp VP & GM; Cynthia Neiman, CMO; Sree Duggineni, Exec Director; Jene Ferrarer, Director; Casey Lind, COO; Jahnavi Lokre, COO; Courtney Lane, VP; Frances Cohen, President; Topaz Slater; Dee Morrison, Sr. Director; and Giulia Newton, Head Commercial Ops.

Date: Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

Time: 5pm – 7pm pacific

Event Type: online webinar

Admission: event is free of charge for all attendees

Event Hosts: this event is brought to you by DeviceAlliance

Accessing Event: To join this live webinar please click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89895072815?pwd=L3dXQkVVb3gzaEdBcnJpZzRuRVNpUT09

Special thanks to DeviceAlliance’s Platinum Sponsors for their support and involvement in helping our organization make a difference in Orange County’s medtech ecosystem.

RSVP for this Event:

Not a member with DeviceAlliance? It’s time you joined a group that can really make an impact on your career. Sign up for membership today to take advantage of the many benefits which comes as being a part of DeviceAlliance.