Diarmuid Flavin

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Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Overview

Diarmuid Flavin is a seasoned operations and quality leader with over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry, from startups to global multinationals. Currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at RCSI, he previously served as COO for Neuromod Devices. He holds a Masters degree from Trinity College Dublin.

A persons recommendations describe him as an "excellent manager" who encourages personal development.

He is a co-inventor on patents for medical diagnostic devices, including a reader for luminescent immunoassays.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

MedTech Commercialization
As COO of Neuromod Devices, he was responsible for scaling manufacturing and preparing for US market entry for the Lenire tinnitus treatment device.
Quality & Regulation
His career includes extensive experience leading global quality, compliance, and regulatory functions for multinational healthcare product organizations like TE Connectivity.
Healthcare Innovation
His current role as an Entrepreneur in Residence and past experience with startups like Neuromod and Biosensia highlight his focus on bringing new medical technologies to market.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
8-2021
Chief Operating Officer at Neuromod Devices
5-2018 - 8-2021
Director Global Quality Compliance at TE Connectivity
8-2016 - 4-2018
Plant Manager at TE Connectivity
4-2013 - 8-2016
Director of Quality at Creganna Medical

Education

2004 - 2006
Master's degree from Trinity College Dublin
1995 - 1996
H Dip QA from University of Galway

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Exp : 30 Location : Galway, County Galway, Ireland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
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Insights For Selling To Diarmuid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diarmuid is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diarmuid

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diarmuid move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Diarmuid take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Diarmuid

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