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Jan 2024
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S5E4 Mark Ross | Medical Device Engineer...

Aaron Moncur
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We discuss Mark's career journey and lessons learned from over two decades in leadership roles. He shares insights on problem-solving, industry trends, keys to success, and advice for career progression.

Main Topics

  • Problem-solving skills and tools like DMAIC
  • Trends like outsourcing challenges and regulatory burdens
  • Keys to success, such as collaboration and extra responsibilities
  • Career advice focusing on strong job fits

About the guest: Mark Ross has been leading operations and manufacturing teams for 20 years. His recent roles include manufacturing manager at Medtronic and director of manufacturing at Endologix, where he led, coached, problem-solved, and performed continuous improvement activities in hi-tech medical devices.

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Mark Ross - LinkedIn

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