The Journal of Medical Device Regulation welcomes Val Theisz from the Medical Technology Association of Australia, MTAA, as a new Editorial Board member
The Journal of Medical Device Regulation (JMDR) is extremely pleased to welcome Val Theisz as the newest member of its Editorial Advisory Board. Val is a regulatory affairs professional with over 15 years of experience in medical devices, who currently works for the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) as Director Regulatory & Clinical Affairs, Code of Practice. She is involved in the preparation of medical technology industry submissions to TGA consultations on changes in the legislation and regulations affecting therapeutic goods following the 2015 Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation, among others.
“We are privileged to have Val join our Advisory Board. She brings with her extensive insight into Australia’s regulatory landscape and we hope she will be able to share her direct knowledge of the Australian TGA’s procedures and industry’s positions”, says JMDR’s Editorial Director, Victoria Clark. “We very much look forward working with her on expanding the JMDR’s coverage of Australia.”
Val has a Masters degree in electrical engineering and holds Regulatory Affairs Certification credentials for EU and US regulations (RAC EU, RAC US) from the US-based Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). Val is one of the two RAPS Fellows based in Australia. She authored the book ‘Medical Device Regulatory Practices: An International Perspective’ available through CRC Press. She held regulatory management positions in both established and start-up companies in Australia. Val’s experience within the field covers the entire product lifecycle: regulatory strategy; verification and validation; testing and compliance to international standards; clinical trials for high-risk innovative medical devices; submissions and pre-market approvals in established markets; and post-market ongoing compliance.
About the Journal of Medical Device Regulation
The Journal of Medical Device Regulation reaches regulatory professionals around the world and provides them with in-depth articles on current regulatory matters as well as topical information on international regulatory changes. In addition to publishing review and discussion articles by opinion leaders from the device community, the Journal summarises the global news headlines and provides useful reference information in the form of charts and briefing documents. The Journal is a quarterly, subscription-only e-journal published by Global Regulatory Press.
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