[IEEE-bhpjobs] Fwd: Learn about Medical Device Opportunities in Asia and Japan Oct 17 MedTech Forum

[Esther L]

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Council for Entrepreneurial Development <mailer at cednc.org>
Date: Sep 27, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Learn about Medical Device Opportunities in Asia and Japan at
October MedTech Forum
To: estheraauw at gmail.com

 *MedTech Forum: Medical Device Opportunities In Asia & Japan *
*Date:* Wednesday, October 17, 2007
*Time:* 5:30-8:00 pm (5:00 - 5:30 p.m.-On-site Registration; 5:30 - 7:00
p.m.-Program; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.-Networking Reception )
*Location:* MCNC Building # 1, RTP, NC 27709 -
Directions<http://clicks.skem1.com/v/?u=fbf9f128d1ce62788d64a7c373c0d47d&g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779&t=1>
*Fees:* $25 pre registration / $30 on-site registration
*Contact:* Kim Feuersanger – kfeuersanger at cednc.org, 919.549.7500 x 102
*Register:* http://secure.cednc.org/my_ced/index.php/event/1778<http://clicks.skem1.com/v/?u=d2d7432e7459fd5fea4f57707d428466&g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779&t=1>

Representing more than 50% of the world's population, Asia and Japan are
exciting growth areas for medical device companies. While these countries
hold great potential for the industry, they also present unique challenges,
especially for small, entrepreneurial companies. What should an emerging
company consider before entering the Asian or Japanese marketplace?

At the MedTech Forum on October 17, Greg Davis, an experienced medical
device executive who lived and worked in Asia and Japan for five years, will
share his thoughts and insights on conducting business in the region. Greg
was managing director of Guidant's cardiovascular business in 13 Asian
countries from 2001 to 2004, and president of Guidant Japan, a $225 million
business from 2005 – 2006.

Highlights of Davis' presentation include:

   - *Intellectual Property*
      - Can your IP be protected in India and China?
      - Are IP laws & enforcement changing throughout the region?
   - *First in Human Testing & Clinical Trials*
      - Which countries are better for first in human testing?
      - Lessons learned from conducting clinical trials in Asia &
      Japan
   - *Regulatory Approvals*
      - Which Asian countries have voluntary regulatory approval
      processes?
      - How Japan's lengthy regulatory process impacts patients
   - *Reimbursement & Pricing*
      - How does lack of government reimbursement and private
      insurance impact pricing?
      - What steps is the Japanese government taking to reduce medical
      device prices?
   - *Manufacturing & Distribution*
      - The role of China in medical device manufacturing
      - Information on establishing a distribution channel for your
      product or service
   - *Physician customers and Patients*
      - Are physician expectations different in Asia and Japan?
      - How are medical procedures impacted when patients pay out of
      their own pocket?

*About Greg Davis*
Greg Davis is an experienced medical device executive with broad global and
functional experience in general management, finance, manufacturing, and
sales. He has a proven track record of building new businesses and exceeding
revenue and profitability targets. Greg recently relocated to Chapel Hill
from Tokyo, Japan where he was President of Guidant, Japan with P&L
responsibility for the company's $225 million cardiovascular business. Prior
to his work in Japan, Greg managed Guidant's product portfolio in 13 Asian
countries. During his three-year tenure in Asia revenues grew 78%. As
regional sales manager in South Carolina, Greg's region was ranked #1 out of
47 U.S. regions. He was also instrumental in the start up of a 280-person,
FDA-regulated manufacturing facility in Dorado, Puerto Rico. As general
manager of the plant Greg doubled production while transferring 44 product
lines. Greg started his career in various financial management roles with
Cardiac Pacemakers Incorporated and Eli Lilly in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota
and a M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He is an active member of the
Council of Entrepreneurial Development's MedTech Forum committee and an
Entrepreneurial Affiliate with Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Greg lives in downtown Chapel Hill with his wife Sheri and two teenage
children.

This message sent to *estheraauw at gmail.com* by *mailer at cednc.org*.
Council for Entrepreneurial Development - P.O. Box 13353 . - Research
Triangle Park, NC 27709
*You opted in to this list from:* Medical Device Forum (More
info...<http://clicks.skem1.com/manage/about_list.php?g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779>
)
Unsubscribe<http://clicks.skem1.com/manage/?g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779&l=0>|
Update
Profile/Email Address<http://clicks.skem1.com/profile/?g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779>|
Forward
To A Friend<http://clicks.skem1.com/f/?g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779>[image:
Powered By Contactology]<http://clicks.skem1.com/v/?u=4360163e8ccbd013ae6da14977864e66&g=1370&c=103&p=5d81052d4aeb37ec8884c40f0f10c779&t=1>


-- 
--- Esther L., estheraauw at gmail.com
"You can not inspect quality into the product; it is already there."   -W.
Edwards Deming
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://rtpnet.org/pipermail/ieee-bhpjobs/attachments/20071002/f92e931c/attachment.htm