Ramya Sudula

Ramya Sudula

Medical Education Manager @ Smith+Nephew

About

A results-oriented Regulatory & Quality professional with 12+ years’ experience in the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Vascular Intervention (VI) medical devices industry, including 8 years in managerial and supervisory roles. As a collaborative team player, I leverage cross-functional and inter-jurisdictional partnerships with Business Units in Europe, UK, and the US. By building positive relationships with all stakeholders, including GPOs/HAs, Health Canada, and manufacturers, I successfully delivered during an organizational restructure by adapting and assimilating with an agile mindset. Patient health and safety at the epicenter, I am passionate about bringing innovative technologies to the market, meticulously planning regulatory activities in an ever-evolving medical device landscape. Profile of skills, strengths and abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills: Inculcated through formal correspondences cross-functionally, inter-jurisdictionally (CE and US) and with external stakeholders (GPOs/HAs and Health Canada) Exemplary interpersonal and relationship building aptitude: As demonstrated by strong relationship building with counterparts at HQ (Berlin, Switzerland), US, and UK Negotiation and influencing skills: Optimized license submission and clinical strategies through effective pre-submission meetings with Health Canada and by negotiating with internal partners to deliver on specific aspects of product development/testing and clinical activities Organizational and project management prowess: Successful execution and management of tender proposal submissions and managing the Organization's QMS Effective prioritization and time management skills: Able to work in an ambiguous and often complex environment, balancing a multifaceted role at BIOTRONIK and managing multiple time-sensitive deliverables Exceptional strategic and analytical skills: Proactively seeking innovative and creative solutions for various gaps identified at the organizational level Sound knowledge of the Canadian Regulatory landscape: Active member of the Medtech Canada Association and a participant in the Regulatory Affairs Committee (and sub-committees). Submitted 30+ Class II, III, IV MDL applications and managed all post-market surveillance activities (Recalls, MDPRs, FRNs, ASRs). Meticulous and methodical: Created SOPs/WIs for a robust QMS and to meet MDEL requirements for importers and distributors; successfully leading Regulatory MDEL inspections (0 deficiencies, 0 observations)/ QMS audits (0 major findings) with Compliant ratings

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Tender Management, Clinical Development, Internal Audits, Site Inspections, Regulatory Submissions, Tender Submissions, Social Media Marketing, Clinical Strategy, Analytical Skills, Scientific Writing, Scientific Communications, Cross-functional Collaborations, Cross-functional Coordination, Strategic Communications, Strategic Negotiations, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Innovative Problem Solver, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Project Coordination, Organizational Leadership

Experience

Smith+Nephew

Medical Education Manager

Smith+Nephew

LinkedIn
2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Canada

BIOTRONIK Canada Inc.

Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Product Portfolio Manager

BIOTRONIK Canada Inc.

2016-1 - 2025-11 · 9 yrs 11 mos

Canada

• Change assessments including labeling, design, and manufacturing for devices and combination products • Led effective pre-submission meetings with Health Canada, negotiating with Health Canada and HQ on developing a pragmatic clinical strategy for a critical device needed to strengthen the VI portfolio as well as aligning the drug testing requirements with the FDA DES guidance • Prepared high-quality Class II- IV new MDL applications and amendments (CRM & VI devices including complex combination products) with minimal screening deficiencies and timely responses to Request for Additional Information (30+ successful market authorizations) • Established long-term launch strategy for SaMD applications aligning with customer needs and feedback • Complaint management and timely reporting of MDPRs, FRNs, ASRs, and Sec. 36 conditional license requirements • Promptly initiated recall processes effectively closing out all activities with appropriate effectiveness checks in compliance with GUI-0054 • Active role in MedTech Canada’s sub-committees (served a term as a co-chair for the Pre-market Licensing sub-committee in 2019, a member of Post-market Vigilance sub-committee & Environmental sub-committee as well as various working groups such as PRCI); conveying policy and guideline changes, performing gap assessments to assist in the alignment of HQ operations with the evolving requirements of Health Canada • Compiled required documentation and timely submission of Special Access Program requests, MDEL and Annual License Renewals as Health Canada’s Regulatory Correspondent and MDEL Senior Official • Successfully led 2 Health Canada Regulatory MDEL Inspections (0 deficiencies, 0 observations, Compliant rating) • Established a robust QMS, building SOPs, WIs, QMS Manual, and Quality Policies, maintaining an effective CAPA management system • Successfully led ISO 13485:2016 audits as an Internal Auditor (0 major findings)

BIOTRONIK

Regulatory, Contracts, Clinical Affairs Associate

BIOTRONIK

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2015-12 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Ontario, Canada

• Managing timely Mandatory Problem Reporting to Health Canada • Developing quality Medical Device License Submissions to Health Canada for market authorization • Managing clinical trials • Assessing RFPs’ objectives and developing proposal submissions to meet individual needs of buying groups and Health centers through cross-functional collaboration • Ensuring tender compliance by tracking and monitoring the alignment of sales against contractual agreements

GSK

Medical Education Project Manager

GSK

LinkedIn
2011-12 - 2012-6 · 7 mos

Mississauga

Working within the Medical Education team • Developing the Medical Education plan, including the review process of grant requests against pre-determined approval criteria • Coordinating review of medical education requests and liaise with external applicants to guide them through the application process • Liaise with Medical Education team and cross functional partners in the assessment of requests • Developing tools, including templates, process maps, a website and guidance documents to support the review process of medical education requests • Negotiating with external HCPs and internal GSK cross-functional partners on funding decisions • Establishing a Rolling Budget for medical education spend; strategically allocating budget based on historical trend analysis

GSK

Medical Affairs Associate

GSK

LinkedIn
2011-1 - 2011-12 · 1 yr

Canada

• Provided scientific support by conducting literature searches for clinical data and developing Efficacy and Safety Summary documents, assisting in strategizing the positioning of reimbursement submission packages that align with pCODR and CDR requirements • Conducted and facilitated training sessions for Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Sales Representatives • Managed publication requirements for a clinical study, negotiating with an external medical writer; governing the process for compliance with GSK Canada policies • Collaborated with the cross-functional Medical Education Workstream team in developing tools, guidance documents, and Areas of Medical Education Interest for a new business function • Managed Investigator Sponsored Studies by maintaining databases, critically analyzing protocols, liaising with Scientific Advisors to address study protocol queries, and collecting quarterly study metrics

University of Toronto

Independent Research Study

University of Toronto

LinkedIn
2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

University of Toronto

• Investigated the enzyme kinetics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Folypolyglutamate synthase • Acquired laboratory techniques including enzyme activity assays and SDS-gel electrophoresis • Analyzed data and performed statistical analysis • Adopted independent research skills in a time constrained environment with minimal resources or supervision • Presented results to the Biology faculty

Robert Gillespie Academic Skills

Study Facilitator

Robert Gillespie Academic Skills

2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

University of Toronto

• Organized and facilitated study groups for students • Planned study sessions that catered to individual needs

Education

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

LinkedIn

Biotechnology

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs
University of Toronto

University of Toronto

LinkedIn

Specialist; Biotechnology

2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs

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