Beyond the Device

Duncan & Nathan have been recruiting into the MedTech industry for well over a decade, and together they co-host Beyond the Device - a podcast that explores the human story behind the job title.Each episode uncovers the defining moments that have shaped the lives and careers of leaders across medical technology - from early influences and setbacks to the lessons learned along the way.Honest, vulnerable and deeply personal - Beyond the Device goes beyond companies and titles to show that success isn’t linear, and we’re all on our own journeys.

Beyond the Device is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond the Device, a business show with 37 episodes published.

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  Ep 36: The Coin Toss That Changed Everything – Chris Weatherall

  Jun 22, 202641 min

  What happens when a coin toss changes the course of your life? In this episode of Beyond the Device , Chris Weatherall reflects on a 30-year journey through engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, leadership and innovation. After narrowly missing out on an apprenticeship with Williams F1 through a coin toss, Chris found his way into engineering via an unconventional route, eventually building a career that has spanned diagnostics, manufacturing, consultancy and cutting-edge surgical robotics. Chris shares the defining moments that shaped him, from being told by a teacher that he would "never make an engineer", to being made redundant and finding his way into MedTech, and later taking the leap into consultancy after successfully delivering a major manufacturing programme against the odds. Along the way, he discusses resilience, self-belief, leadership, mental health, and why curiosity remains one of the most important qualities for long-term success. Now working with pioneering robotic microsurgery technology at MicroSure, Chris reflects on the future of healthcare, the importance of culture and values, and why life is too short to live with "what ifs".

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  Ep35 - Focus on what you can change, not what you can’t - Elizabeth Blake

  Jun 15, 202649 min

  Elizabeth Blake’s career has taken her from clinical healthcare into the commercial world of MedTech, ultimately leading her to launch Apple Orchard Marketing and support innovative startups. But in 2024, while training to qualify for the Age Group Aquabike World Championships, a life-changing cycling accident left her with a spinal cord injury and forced her to rethink everything she knew about success, identity and resilience. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth shares how she’s navigated recovery, adapted to a completely different way of life, and learned to focus on what she can control. Her message is simple but powerful: don’t get overwhelmed by the end goal, just aim to be 1% better each day.

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  Episode 34: From Energy to MedTech: Russell Payne's Story of Impact

  Jun 2, 202644 min

  Support the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in memory of Russell Payne: https://roycastle.org/ways-to-give/donations/ In this episode of Beyond the Device, hosts Duncan Cameron and Nathan Puxty sit down with Russell Payne to explore the defining moments that shaped his remarkable career and outlook on life. Russell shares his journey from a self-described distracted student to earning a PhD, building and scaling a successful energy consultancy, and ultimately transitioning into the world of MedTech. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and the desire to create meaningful impact through technology. This conversation goes beyond job titles and achievements, offering an honest look at the experiences, challenges, and motivations that influenced Russell's path. It's a thoughtful discussion about resilience, purpose, helping others, and finding opportunities where you least expect them. Hosted by Duncan Cameron & Nathan Puxty.

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  Episode 33: From the Mines to MedTech CEO

  May 5, 202637 min

  Andrew Mullen’s story is built on work ethic, curiosity, and a mindset that refuses to stay still. Growing up in a coal mining community, value was simple: you worked hard or you didn’t matter. That environment shaped his early drive, but not his destination. From the mines to the Royal Navy, and eventually into MedTech, his path wasn’t planned, it was taken one opportunity at a time. The defining moment came later. Standing in a chaotic radiotherapy department, surrounded by patients waiting for life-changing treatment, he realised something fundamental: Fixing the machine wasn’t enough. That moment shifted everything. From being a technically strong engineer, to someone focused on improving systems, scaling impact, and ultimately helping more people. From there, Andrew deliberately pushed himself beyond his comfort zone, learning the commercial, operational, and leadership sides of the industry. Along the way, imposter syndrome was constant, but so was the decision to keep showing up anyway. Now, as a multi-time CEO, his edge isn’t just technical knowledge, it’s perspective. Staying calm, seeing the bigger picture, and understanding how all the pieces fit together. The core message is simple: Your background shapes you, but it doesn’t define you. What matters is how you respond, how you learn, and whether you’re willing to step into things before you feel ready.

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  Episode 32: Taking ownership, with Paul Fletcher-Dyer

  Apr 29, 202648 min

  Paul Fletcher-Dyer didn’t plan a career in medtech, he found it by following what felt natural. From early lab work to global QA/RA leadership, his path has been shaped by one defining lesson. Early in his career, Paul experienced a moment where he did everything right, but still carried the blame for a failed outcome. It knocked his confidence for over a year and forced him to rethink how he works. That experience now underpins everything he does. He leads with ownership, open conversations, and a clear belief that bottling things up is where problems start. Today, operating in the fast-moving world of AI in healthcare, Paul sees the same theme playing out at scale: rapid innovation, slow regulation, and the need for people who can take responsibility in the grey areas. This episode is about resilience, accountability, and saying things out loud before they build up.

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