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LTR 25: Career tip - learn to effectively communicate regulatory risk in business terms
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LTR 25: Career tip - learn to effectively communicate regulatory risk in business terms

Insights from a Let's Talk Risk! conversation with Steven Silverman

M&A has traditionally been a strong driver of revenue growth for medical device companies. The current M&A environment, however, is very challenging for companies because of several factors, including declining capital funding and falling market valuations.

In this environment, QA/RA professionals have a unique opportunity to make an impact in their organizations, advises Steve Silverman. Quality and Regulatory professionals can help bridge the knowledge gap, and in doing so, demonstrate the business acumen needed to advance their careers into senior leadership positions. By analyzing the specific regulatory risks, and translating their potential impact in business terms, they can help achieve business goals.

About Steve Silverman

Steve Silverman is president of The Silverman Group. Steve spent more than a decade at FDA in leadership positions across the Agency. He adds private-sector expertise from consulting and representing industry members. Steve develops strategies that satisfy regulators and promote business needs.

About Let’s Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal

Let’s Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal is a weekly live audio event on LinkedIn, where we talk about risk management related topics in a casual, informal way. Join us at 11:00 am EST every Friday on LinkedIn.

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Let's Talk Risk!
Let's Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal
Every Friday, Dr. Naveen Agarwal leads a Let's Talk Risk! conversation with industry colleagues to discuss practical challenges and share best practices in risk management. In the highly regulated world of medical devices, most practitioners struggle with the "how" of risk management. Regulatory requirements are complex, confusing and ever changing. Establishing an effective risk management process that satisfies the scrutiny of regulators and auditors without creating barriers to innovation is a significant challenge in the industry. Dr. Agarwal believes that no single "expert" has all the answers, and it is only when we connect, share and learn from each other that we all become better. Let us keep learning together!