Technology and Innovation in the Biomedical Sector: Interview with Vittorio Martinelli
13 August 2024Vittorio Martinelli, CEO of Olympus Italy and lecturer of the Professional Master in Business Management – Life Science and Medtech at Bologna Business School, shares his vision on the integration of technology and management in the biomedical sector. With a successful career and deep expertise in Technology & Operations management within biomedical industries, Martinelli provides valuable insights on the future of the sector and the importance of continuous learning.
Can you tell us a bit about your professional journey and how you came to teach at BBS?
I graduated many years ago in business administration from the University of Bologna. Four years ago, Professor Angelo Manaresi invited me to collaborate with BBS. For me, it was immediately a very stimulating adventure.
In your opinion, what are the main strengths of the Life Science and Medtech program, and which modules or topics do you find particularly useful for students?
The strength of this program is a beautiful mix between theoretical lessons and practical experiences. This helps students live and delve into both sides of the same coin. In my opinion, the business cases are also up-to-date and very close to the new challenges present in today’s working world.
How do you see the evolution of the biomedical technology sector in the coming years, and what skills do you think will be essential for future professionals?
Our sector is undergoing great evolution, driven by technology and the continuous socio-economic changes imposed by new healthcare systems. Future skills will be a good mix of soft skills and high technology. Future job titles will be much more horizontal in companies compared to five years ago when the verticalization of skills was preferred.
A piece of advice for a young student dreaming of a career path similar to yours.
My advice is to continuously invest in courses like this one. I myself, at 50, continue to study and keep myself updated. It is no longer possible to think of using the same skills from year to year.
