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May 13: BayBio Medical Device Breakfast | Navigating the Reimbursement Maze

If you build it, will they pay? Even if FDA approves it, will anyone pay? Medical device investors increasingly see reimbursement as a primary driver of commercial success. Our expert panel will address these issues and share their experiences in developing reimbursement strategies and obtaining reimbursement codes across a variety of technologies. Learn when to begin developing a reimbursement strategy. Gain insights into the motivations of payers. Understand clinical how data can be used to support your reimbursement objectives. 8:00am - 10:00am at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Palo Alto, CA.

Detailed Information: http://www.baybio.org/
Top Stories 
•  Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) Initiates Voluntary Recall for Selected Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass More...
•  Atrium Medical Corporation Receives FDA Approval for its Novel C-QUR Lite(TM) V-Patch and C-QUR Edge(TM) V-Patch More...
•  Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) Announces FDA Approval of New Family of Advanced Pacemakers More...
•  St. Jude Medical (STJ) Announces FDA Clearance and CE Mark Approval of Strada Carotid Guiding Sheath More...
•  FDA Approves Covidien Ltd Contrast Delivery System with RFID More...

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FDA Inspections - What To Expect & How To Prepare

May 22-23, 2008
The Clarion Hotel IFSC
Dublin, Ireland

This program is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to upgrade their quality system to current GMP levels. In addition to providing the latest FDA expectations for compliance with Drug and Device GMPs, you will learn how to prepare, manage and successfully complete an FDA inspection. Upon completion of this two-day course, you will gain comprehensive insight into the FDA's latest expectations when conducting investigations and how to audit effectively for compliance with those expectations in mind. More...
Event of the Day
How To Implement Risk Management Principles And Activities Within A Quality Management System

May 26-27, 2008
The Clarion Hotel IFSC
Dublin, Ireland

Upon completion of this course, attendees will understand how to effectively meet the requirements of risk management for medical devices, pharmaceutical, and biologics products and processes. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of resources in a production and quality system environment by developing strategies based on risk. Specifically, the course is designed for quality managers, engineers, auditors, regulatory/quality compliance professionals, production managers and top management interested in learning the value of Risk Management Principals and how to enhance existing systems by better utilizing resources through the optimization of risk management techniques. More...

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Stakeholder Opinions: Portable Inhaler Devices

Key tools to differentiate brands and survive generic pressure

Understand key advantages and disadvantages of different types of portable inhaler devices Identify future challenges for portable inhaler devices and best method of meeting these Assess the respiratory market's segmentation and dynamics by device type and brand/generic split.

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Top Jobs
Genetown (Littleton, Massachusetts) Hot Job of the Day:

Covidien
R&D Engineer
The individual in this position will lead short and mid-term initiatives focused on investigating the design, development and demonstrated clinical effectiveness of arthroscopic deployed devices intended for shoulder and small joint repair procedures.

Pharm Country (Mahwah, New Jersey) Hot Job of the Day:

Stryker Orthopaedics
Quality Assurance Complaint Analyst
Analyze product field complaints and perform root cause analyses leading to corrective action. Trend complaints for management reviews and work with design teams to improve the quality and reliability of the product. Coordinate product holds and regulatory action reporting.

Biotech Bay (Sunnyvale, California) Hot Job of the Day:

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will conceptualize, develop and support the mechanical design of novel surgical robot systems. The engineer will take responsibility for the successful design of specific system components.

Southern Pharm (Cleveland, Mississippi) Hot Job of the Day:

Baxter International, Inc.
Sr Engineer / Device Focus Factory
Provide project management for a variety of Devices Focus Factory projects.Monitor and report project costs including capital and cross-functional expenses. Estimate cost affected by design and/or policy changes.

Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) Hot Job of the Day:

DexCom
Scientist/Senior Scientist - Sensor Technology/Medical Device
Develop and optimize electrochemical sensor technology. Manage system level testing for products under development. Manage implementation of advanced technology into production.

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DeviceSpace Career Fairs
BioSpace.com is pleased to present the Boehringer Ingelheim Career Fair TODAY at The Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must pre-register in order to attend this event.

For this event, Boehringer Ingelheim is ONLY interviewing candidates with the following backgrounds:

• Immunology/Inflammatory Disease Research - Scientists with BS, MS, and/or PhD
• Medicinal Chemistry - Scientists and Principal Scientists with MS or PhD
• Cardiovascular Disease Research - Scientists and Principal Scientists with MS or PhD
• Translational Sciences - Director level with PhD experience in Systems Biology and/or Electronic Biology
• Biologics/Biomolecular Sciences - Scientists and Principal Scientists with BS, MS, or Ph.D. and experience in Antibody/protein engineering
• Animal Resources - Facility Managers with BS and GLP experience
• Clinical Trial Support - Scientists with BS or MS degree in related field

We look forward to seeing you at the Boehringer Ingelheim Career Fair!

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Company of the Day

Hot Company



Anika Therapeutics
236 West Cummings Park
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 U.S.A.
Phone: 781-932-6616 Fax: 781-935-4120
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Anika Therapeutics develops, manufactures and commercializes therapeutic devices designed to repair, protect and heal bone, cartilage and soft tissue. Our products are based on hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural chemical found throughout the body. HA enhances joint function and coats, protects, cushions and lubricates soft tissues.

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