December MedTech Wrap-Up
- CEO of Biotech company pleads guilty in COVID-19 test fraud scheme
- SEC charges ex-CEO of medical device company with fraud, says some devices were ‘just a piece of plastic’
- Olympus lung scope recall details risks of fires, internal burns
- Former medical device execs at J&J unit lose appeal of convictions
- 88 hospitals closing departments or ending services
- Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices — and patient harm — exposed in lawsuits and records
- Taylor Swift had the best year for any business leader in recent memory
- What Happens When Private Equity Takes Over a Hospital: Alarming Increases in Patient Complications
Top-Talent Seeking Opportunities
Healthcare Executive Business Leader/CEO/General Manager
Accomplished Leader with a proven track record of turning around challenging businesses from early-stage start-ups to large, stagnant, mature companies. Turn around plans are focused on building value through organizational development, talent management, pipeline development and commercial execution. Ability to manage risk and return with mature businesses and with new businesses forging new channels. Over 10 years of experience managing Global P&Ls from start-ups to +$300M and 3 years of experience managing multiple company P&Ls across multiple countries. Recent start-up CEO experience building a new team with a focused strategy in less than a year.
Interested in General Management or Senior Commercial Leader roles in small, medium-sized or large companies who have a growth mindset and drive accountability as well as responsibility through empowerment of their leaders.
If you wish to speak to this candidate, connect with Neal at 985-789-0490 or use the link below to schedule a meeting!
Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC)
You can’t sell or pilot digital health technologies in the UK NHS and Social Care without DTAC and Clinical Safety compliance!
The Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) is the UK national baseline criteria for new and existing digital health technologies. Each and every digital technology that is procured, trialed or piloted by the NHS or social care needs to “pass” a digital technology assessment. Therefore, this applies to all health IT being used in the NHS and social care settings and not only medical devices.
The Ramos Gin Fizz created by its namesake, Henry C. Ramos, was invented in 1888 and became a sensation. Mr. Ramos was a God-fearing preacher-bartender, prohibition advocate, and owner of the Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street in New Orleans – Ironic, right?
The original recipe called for the Ramos Gin Fizz to be shaken for twelve minutes before serving! Legend says that the drink became so popular that Ramos was forced to hire 20 bartenders whose sole duty was to shake the cocktail. According to Stanley Clisby Arthur in New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em, Ramos’s team “nearly shook their arms off and were still unable to keep up with the demand."
However, the cocktail’s true rise to fame was thanks to the infamous Huey P. Long. Long loved the Ramos Gin Fizz so much that he often hired a "personal bartender," Sam Guarino, to travel with him. In 1935, Long decided to use the Hotel New Yorker as the backdrop for a publicity stunt whilst rallying against FDR’s New Deal. Surrounded by journalists, Long expounded to ever-growing crowd, contrasting the fine points of the fizz to the dull points of Roosevelt’s plan, calling the President "no good" and a "faker."
The drink has struggled to gain traction outside of New Orleans due to the labor-intensive prep and unique ingredients, but you can find them being served all over the city to this day. Check out the Sazerac House for an authentic, iconic cocktail next time you’re in New Orleans! - https://www.sazerachouse.com/visit/
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce heavy cream
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 dashes orange flower water
- 1 fresh egg white
- Club soda, chilled, to top
Instructions:
- Add the gin, simple syrup, heavy cream, lemon and lime juices, orange flower water and egg white into a shaker and dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Add ice and shake for at least 15 seconds, until well-chilled.
- Strain into a Collins glass.
- Pour a little bit of club soda back and forth between the empty halves of the shaker tins to pick up any residual cream and egg white, then use that to top the drink.
About Sanford Rose Associates - Schmidt Group
Sanford Rose Associates - Schmidt Group is an executive search firm that is a member of a network of independently-owned executive search firms assisting clients to fill their mission-critical positions. We are committed to “finding people who make a difference®” within organizations by finding individuals who perform, exceed expectations, and assist the organization achieve its strategic goals. We have a primary focus on placing senior level talent in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical industries.
Tim Schmidt
CEO
(985) 705-8818
Tim specializes in C-level and Senior Leadership executive search.
Neal Hightower
Owner and Managing Partner
(985) 789-0490
Neal specializes in C-level and International Leadership executive search.