Medical Design Briefs - October 2024 - 24

Rising Stars Awards
How do you balance technical expertise
with leadership responsibilities in
your role?
Balancing technical expertise with
leadership responsibilities is a dynamic
challenge that needs adaptability
and constant learning. When forming
teams, I ensure that the team has the
right technical skill set that complement
each other and get the work content
complete. I also strive to foster
inquisitiveness and a growth mindset
among team members, which I've
found to be a winning formula for
achieving this balance.
It's important to me that team members
feel comfortable bringing up issues
or concerns, and I always make time to
work through these with them. By creating
a culture that empowers teams to
make decisions without fear of consequences,
it establishes a more open and
collaborative environment. This environment
I find is key to a balanced workload
of technical guidance and leadership.
During technical discussions, I try to
actively listen and pose guiding questions
rather than offering immediate solutions.
It's crucial that the team is always learning
and growing in confidence.
What role has mentorship played
in your career, and how do you pay it
forward?
Mentorship has been a game-changer
in shaping my career journey. I've been
lucky to have amazing mentors who not
only gave me technical guidance but
also shared priceless advice for navigating
the professional world. Their support
and wisdom have been crucial for
my growth and success, as they've given
me different perspectives.
To pay it forward at the places I've
worked, I've actively joined Women in
Networking and STEM promotion groups
to share the knowledge I've gathered
throughout my career. In my current role
at a startup, I love working closely with junior
team members, taking the time to
explain the context around our discussions
and setting up mentorships for colleagues
in their field with subject matter
experts from my network.
Conclusion
The inaugural Women in Engineering:
Rising Star Awards program has
shone a much-deserved spotlight on extraordinary
women who are not only
advancing the field of medical engineering
but also setting new standards
for leadership and innovation. These
rising stars represent the future of the
industry, bringing fresh perspectives
and groundbreaking
shape
ideas
the
healthcare
years to come.
As these extraordinary women continue
to push boundaries and inspire the
next
generation, their
contributions
serve as a powerful reminder of the critical
role that diverse leadership plays in
driving progress and innovation in medtech.
The medical field is in good hands,
with these trailblazers leading the
charge toward a brighter, healthier future
for all.
This article was written by Sherrie Trigg,
Editor and Director of Content for Medical
Design Briefs. She can be reached at
sherrie.trigg@saemediagroup.com.
Target Markets
The products and components that Pelham Plastics manufacPelham
Plastics Inc.
42 Dick Tracy Dr., P.O. Box 997
Pelham, NH 03076
Phone: 603-886-7226
Fax: 603-886-3311
E-mail: sales@pelhamplastics.com
www.pelhamplastics.com
About Our Company
Pelham Plastics Inc. is a highly professional, highly technical,
extremely sophisticated medical device/component manufacturer
with advanced precision technology. Our mission is to
bring our customer's ideas to reality in a single-source facility
from engineering to production with quality in mind, as we are
certified to ISO 13485:2016.
tures are used in cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures.
Our products are also used in surgical devices, respiratory, anesthesia
and for IV/drug delivery.
Products/Services Offered
Pelham Plastics provides quality injection molding capabilities.
We focus on secondary operations for all types of polymer
tubing which include but not limited to; pad printing, bonding to
dissimilar materials, flaring, flanging, joining, tipping, cutting,
drilling, and skiving.
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landscape
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