High-Flyers in STEM

With the STEM industry experiencing rapid innovation during the global pandemic, and with an historic skills shortage to contend with, the team at HERO Recruitment believes there's no better time to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our industry leaders to discover why a career in STEM is a rewarding experience. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in STEM about their own career journeys in this unique sector, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and their forecasts for the future. We’ll discover what it takes to manage cutting-edge projects and the teams that help to deliver them in an ever-evolving landscape. Through a series of open exchanges, our guests will share personal anecdotes, market insights and industry predictions. We want to inspire the next generation of STEMtalent by showcasing the success of real people who are already excelling on their leadership journeys.

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High-Flyers in STEM

High-Flyers in STEM S3E5: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Catherine Clery, R&D Director, and Anne Grealish, Snr. Strategic Excellence Program Manager - Medtronic

April 21, 2025 • Deirdre Finnerty • Season 3 • Episode 5

In this episode of High-Flyers in STEM – #GreatnessHasNoGender, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Catherine Clery, R&D Director, and Anne Grealish, Snr. Strategic Excellence Program Manager at Medtronic, a company driving real change in medical technology and shaping the future of patient care.

Catherine and Anne take us inside their world—one where cutting-edge engineering meets real-world impact. They share their career journeys, the moments that shaped them as leaders, and what it takes to drive meaningful innovation in a field where precision and purpose go hand in hand. We explore leadership in STEM, the evolving landscape for women in the industry, and how Medtronic is championing a workplace where talent speaks louder than gender.

At Medtronic, the focus isn’t just on building better medical solutions—it’s on creating a workplace where talent and ideas thrive, no matter who brings them to the table. From leadership opportunities to real investment in gender balance, they’re making progress that goes beyond policy and into everyday reality.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Fenero, a multi-award-winning company specialising in financial success for contractors, freelancers, and solopreneurs.

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