Working at GMED

Dr. Bentson graduated from the Medical School/University of Baghdad in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery; she also earned a Master’s Degree in Science in Forensic Pathology at the same school. As a resident doctor, she practiced in the fields of internal medicine, surgery and orthopedics, and OBGYN. In 2012, she specialized in Forensic Pathology to become the first specialized female doctor within that domain in her country.

“After 10 years of practicing medicine, I decided to find a new path to satisfy my passion and curiosity for knowledge and love of learning; in 2015, I got this amazing opportunity to join a leading notified body in the field of medical devices which opened the door to a new horizon.”

“Being part of GMED North America. and as a certification project manager in the certification department /non-active medical device unit, it allows me to continue my journey as a medical doctor by helping patients as I make sure that their safety always comes first when we certify innovative and high-risk medical devices. As a project manager, I also care about my clients by managing and coordinating their portfolios in conformance with GMED’s quality policy and applicable procedures for certification; my role also involves providing technical assistance for my clients as needed. I’m looking forward to seeing GMED NA grow and see myself growing with it as I take the next steps to reinforce my knowledge and enhance my career.”

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.”

“Dr. Sara Jafari is a biomedical engineer and received her PhD in medical imaging from Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris, France). Sara has extensive experiences in development of electro-medical device testing programs, including safety testing (IEC 60601-1 family of standards), evaluation of software and review of usability studies. In addition to developing, testing and optimizing of medical imaging sequences. Dr. Jafari is working as an active implantable medical device design dossier evaluator and certification project manager specialized in active medical devices at G-Med North America.

I am ambitious to make a real difference and a meaningful contribution on human life. For me, a great career is all about solving great problems and making great contributions. At GMED NA, and as an evaluator of high-risk active devices, my mission is to make sure that medical devices which goes on the market, are safe to protect children, men and women. I strove for excellence and strive to improve: We, at Gmed NA adopt a passion for excellence and this is what make it a great place to work. ”