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Women in Medtech Forum: Innovating for Inclusion: Reshaping MedTech for Women Surgeons

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (EST)

Description

Women account for more than 60% of joint replacement surgeries in the United States, yet only 6% of practicing orthopedic surgeons—the lowest percentage of women in any medical specialty—are women. This stark disparity highlights a clear and pressing need for change.

This Women in Medtech Forum will explore ways the industry is proactively working to recruit and retain more female surgeons including increasing collaboration, education, technological innovation and encouraging a diverse workforce.

The event will include a keynote presentation from Johnson & Johnson MedTech and moderated fireside chat, focusing on the disparities in design of traditional surgical tools. From inclusive design to robotics, the discussion will center around the latest technological innovations specifically designed to meet the ergonomic, physical, and professional needs of female surgeons.

A panel of industry experts will continue the discussion on how these advancements are improving surgical precision, reducing fatigue, and creating a more inclusive environment in operating rooms. They will also delve into the challenges of gender-specific design and the future of tailored healthcare technologies.

AGENDA

8:00 am	Registration & Networking
8:30 am	Welcome Remarks & Fireside Chat
9:15 am	Panel Discussion
10:15 am	Networking

SPEAKERS

Sharrolyn Josse
WW President Joint Reconstruction, Orthopaedics
Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Sharrolyn is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience bringing healthcare solutions to market in the medical devices industry. She has worked in multiple geographies, overseeing global sales, leading marketing, and developing innovative pipeline solutions. She is currently the president of Joint Reconstruction within the Orthopaedics business at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. She is responsible for setting the Joint Reconstruction strategy and pipeline and driving execution across the global regions. Sharrolyn is an authentic leader who empowers and inspires her teams. She is dedicated to developing talent that works across functions and geographies to ensure alignment and execution through a shared vision of "Keeping People Moving.

Sharrolyn was born in South Africa and grew up in Toronto, Canada, and Minneapolis, MN. She holds a B.A. in International Business from Linfield College in Oregon and has furthered her education with an Executive MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. This commitment to continuous learning and growth is a testament to her dedication to professional development, both within and outside of J&J.

Sharrolyn is the mother of two boys. She and her family now live in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She loves traveling, gardening, learning about new cultures, and spending time with her family! She ignites purpose and passion in those around her. Her life purpose statement is to be authentic, bring energy, contribute to humanity, and illuminate magnificence.

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