Episode 4. Kate Rumrill: On her path from CRA to CEO from MedTech Stories

Episode 4. Kate Rumrill: On her path from CRA to CEO

47 minutes Posted May 9, 2021 at 6:03 am.

“I never aspired to be a CEO:” Kate’s story

The research bug: How Kate transitioned to clinical research

Going small to go big: Moving from pharma to device

The product and the people: The decision to be CEO

Support systems: The difference between mentors and sponsors

Not being afraid: Making decisions without 100% of the information

Seeing around corners: Kate’s leadership superpowers

No magical plan: Kate’s advice on career

Confident but humble: Kate’s role model

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Episode summary: Starting out in toxicology and moving to clinical research, Kate Rumrill never necessarily planned to be a CEO. With the help of strong “sound boards” and asking the right questions, her MedTech career landed her as the President and CEO of Ablative Solutions.

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