Managing global medical device projects is no small feat—especially when teams span multiple time zones and cultures. In this episode of the Operations Science Podcast, host Ed Pound interviews Diana Dimitrova, Senior Project Manager, who shares her proven strategies for leading complex programs that bring life-changing drug delivery devices to market.

Discover how Diana:

✅ Coordinates cross-functional teams across Denmark, China, India, Europe, and the U.S.

✅ Builds trust and bridges cultural differences for high-performing teams

✅ Implements risk management and standardized processes to avoid costly delays

✅ Leverages AI and digital twins to accelerate development and reduce costs

✅ Balances speed, cost, scope, and patient safety without compromising quality

Key Topics Covered:

• Global project management in the medical device industry
• Cross-cultural collaboration and communication best practices
• Risk management and resource planning for large-scale programs
• AI and digital transformation in product development
• Leadership insights: facilitation vs. top-down decision-making

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In this episode of the Operations Science Podcast, host Ed Pound speaks with Ricardo Monge, a seasoned program manager specializing in medical device manufacturing. Ricardo shares his experiences orchestrating complex, multimillion-dollar project transfers across borders—merging technical rigor with human influence.

You’ll learn:

✔ How to balance strategic timelines with tactical operations

✔ Best practices for managing scope creep and regulatory compliance

✔ The role of AI as a supportive tool in project management

✔ Why effective communication and cultural sensitivity matter

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Operations Science Podcast

00:48 Meet Our Guest: Ricardo Monge

02:32 Ricardo's Role and Project Management Insights

04:57 Challenges and Best Practices in Project Transfers

23:47 The Role of AI in Project Management

26:58 Regulatory and Compliance Considerations

30:40 Effective Communication and Cultural Sensitivity

33:52 Personal Insights: Ricardo's Background and Interests

38:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Operations Science Podcast, host Edward Pound sits down with Oscar Sroor, a global operations leader based in Bordeaux, France, to explore what it really takes to achieve sustainable operational excellence.

With experience spanning manufacturing, medical devices, FMCG, and global supply chains, Oscar shares his journey from classic lean initiatives to leading large-scale business transformations. The conversation goes beyond tools and frameworks, focusing on structured thinking, scientific discipline, cultural adaptation, and systems-level improvement.

Key topics include:

• Why lean tools alone aren’t enough
• How to standardize and improve tender processes
• Scaling capacity without burning out teams
• Optimizing distribution networks and ERP systems
• Measuring cultural maturity in continuous improvement
• The evolving role of AI, Industry 4.0, and Industry 5.0
• Leading transformation across diverse European cultures

This episode is essential listening for operations leaders, continuous improvement professionals, transformation leaders, and executives who want to move beyond surface-level optimization and build systems that truly perform.

Timestamps -

00:00 Trailer

00:47 Meet Our Guest: Oscar Sroor

01:31 Oscar's Continuous Improvement Journey

02:30 Explaining Operational Roles and Challenges

04:13 Transforming Business Processes

06:55 Standardizing Tender Processes

09:50 Measuring and Improving Tender Responses

15:31 Doubling Factory Capacity

17:37 Optimizing Distribution Networks

20:30 ERP Systems and Operational Decisions

27:16 Trainer Development and Kaizen Facilitation

28:41 Measuring Cultural Maturity in Lean Practices

29:39 Challenges in Training Facilitators

32:15 Communication and Cultural Adaptation in Europe

36:35 AI and Industry 4.0

41:58 Oscar Sroor's Journey and Influences

45:16 Balancing Work and Family Life

47:44 Podcast Conclusion and Call to Action

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