In this engaging talk, Dr. Burde will describe his own long and winding road from taking part-time courses at MCC to becoming Director of Global Strategic Business Development at a major European regulatory body.  He will share tips on following your passion and being open to opportunity when it presents itself to ensure a fulfilling career and a rewarding life experience.

He will discuss:

•           What it is like to be involved in regulating medical devices

•           Why it matters

•           And how to chart a straighter course to becoming a regulator

Bio: Stefan Burde, PhD is the Director, Global Strategic Business Development IVD at TÜV SÜD, a leading full-scope Notified Body under the European Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746.  Stefan holds a PhD in Pathology from the University of Rochester, and has over 13 years of experience in the in vitro diagnostic industry and over 10 years of Notified Body experience as an auditor, technical documentation reviewer, and strategic director.  He has spoken extensively at international conferences on topics related to IVDR implementation and compliance.