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Jim Talbot

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Retired at At home
📍 United States

Jim is a seasoned leader in the medical device industry with over 30 years of RA/QA experience, now retired. He has a Master of Science from Syracuse University and extensive expertise in securing global regulatory clearances, including 510(k), PMA, and CE Mark certifications under EU MDR.

Even in retirement, Jim remains passionate about mentoring the next generation of medical device professionals, demonstrated by his active participation as a speaker at international industry conferences and symposiums. Colleagues describe him as approachable, intelligent, and a great mentor who fosters a cooperative work environment.

Unique fact: He has successfully gained medical device clearance in an extensive list of countries, including Japan, Brazil, Russia, and throughout the Middle East.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Retired
Location
United States
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EU MDR Compliance
He recently achieved CE certification to the EU MDR for a major radiosurgery system and frequently speaks on the lessons learned from the process at industry conferences.
Post-Market Surveillance
Selected as a speaker to discuss strategies for upholding successful post-market surveillance programs, a key component of his regulatory and quality assurance expertise.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Retired
At home
11-2021 - 7-2025
Vice President RA/QA/CA
Q'Apel Medical, Inc.
8-2018 - 10-2021
Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Zap Surgical
11-2015 - 7-2018
Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems
Viveve, Inc.
2-2014 - 10-2015
Senior Director Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems
ViewRay Incorporated
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Education
Master of Science (M.S.)
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
State University of New York College at Potsdam
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