Working at GMED

“My name is Adam Barlett, and I am a Certification Project Manager and have recently started the process to become a Product Reviewer. My education and background focused on engineering and orthopedics. I have been working for GMED since August 2021 and before that, I spent about 7 years in product development for orthopedic devices. When I am not working, I like to spend my time focusing on my close family and friends. I am an avid gamer and I also like to spend my free time practicing many creative projects like oil painting, 3D sculpting, and woodburning.

My favorite thing at GMED is working in a group that has an immense amount of collective knowledge. The backgrounds of everyone at the company are very diverse, and because of this, there is always an opportunity to learn. I think some of the main reasons to work at GMED NA are the diversity of people at the company and the flexibility of the work environment. There is always someone who can teach you something new, which is great for career development, and the flexibility of the work environment leads to great balance for me.”

Chris is a Biomedical Engineer with a MSc degree from the University of Virginia. His undergraduate degree is in Materials Engineering with a Minor in Biology. Chris has always had an interest in biomaterials and applies his knowledge routinely in his role at GMED. He also has expertise in the area of Clinical Evaluation for medical device CE Marking, and is a frequent author, speaker, and trainer on the subject. With over 15 years of experience in the area of European medical device regulation, he brings a valuable knowledge base to GMED.

“GMED provides a culture that values expertise and I’m proud to be part of a team of committed scientists, engineers, and physicians all working to ensure patient safety while helping to bring to market innovative, life-saving medical devices. Additionally, the people here at GMED are what make this place special. There is an undeniable spirit of positivity and supportiveness that makes working here a fulfilling experience. We all work together to share knowledge and help each other.”

“The role of Product Reviewer/Evaluator at GMED North America requires a very interdisciplinary approach. One has to be knowledgeable of all the applicable standards and regulations, and of course stay on top of the latest medical device technology and engineering while closely monitoring clinical trends. But more than that, it requires a holistic awareness of the big picture, and the ability to connect pieces of information scattered among an enormous volume of important details. This is all in the pursuit of answering the question “is this device safe and effective?” The role is very challenging and rewarding, and I’m happy to know that as a result of my work, patients are getting access to medical devices that they can be sure have been through rigorous screening.”