Ep 2 – The Future of Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals with Jim Thompson Part 2
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Welcome back to the Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt! Join Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software, and host Conor Peick to learn more about the trends, technologies, and opportunities affecting some of the largest and most important industries in the world. In each episode we will be joined by a seasoned expert to dive into the dynamic challenges and creative solutions being developed in a variety of industries to learn how companies are transforming for the future. These experts will tell us about everything from medical devices to heavy equipment and more and explain how each of these industries is approaching digitalization and the digital twin to overcome the hurdles they are facing.
In episode 2 Dale and Conor continue their conversation with Jim Thompson on the current challenges and dynamics of the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. The trio discuss the specific considerations involved in medical device software and updates, the line between medical devices and wellness devices, and how medical device and pharmaceutical makers are employing the digital twin.
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Jim Thompson – Sr. Director of Digital Strategy for Medical Devices and the Pharmaceutical Industries
Jim Thompson is the Senior Director of Digital Strategy for the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Jim has three decades of experience in product lifecycle management and solutions development. His current role focuses on strategy and solution management at Siemens Digital Industries Software for the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical industries.
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Dale Tutt – Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software
Dale Tutt is Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Dale leads a team of experts to develop and execute industry-specific product and marketing strategies in collaboration with the global product, sales, and business development teams. With over 5 years of experience in this role combined with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Dale has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing companies as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.
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Conor Peick – Moderator
Conor Peick is a Marketing Coordinator helping to create forward-looking content for the Thought Leadership team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Conor collaborates with seasoned industry experts to produce podcasts, articles, blogs, and other forms of content focused on the trends and challenges companies face in the future, and the technologies that may provide solutions.
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The Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt
Welcome to the Industry Forward Podcast with Dale Tutt! Join Dale Tutt, Vice President of Industry Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software, and host Conor Peick to learn more about the trends, technologies, and opportunities affecting some of the largest and most important industries in the world. In each episode we will be joined by a seasoned expert to dive into the dynamic challenges and creative solutions being developed in a variety of industries to learn how companies are transforming for the future. These experts will tell us about everything from medical devices to heavy equipment and more and explain how each of these industries is approaching digitalization and the digital twin to overcome the hurdles they are facing.