High-Flyers in STEM S4E2: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Brenda Egan, Design Assurance Manager, and Norah O’Brien, R&D Manager- Neurent Medical
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In this episode of High-Flyers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math’s) #GreatnessHasNoGender, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Brenda Egan, Design Assurance Manager, and Norah O’Brien, R&D Manager at Neurent Medical, a company pioneering non-surgical treatments for chronic inflammatory sino-nasal diseases.
Brenda and Norah take us through their winding career paths, from early school influences, twists of fate, and leaps into new roles, to their current positions where they help shape how medical device innovation can really matter. They reflect on how technical roles like design assurance can be as much about customer safety, precision, and rigorous standards as they are about problem-solving, and how R&D magnifies that through creative engineering and deep scientific curiosity.
The conversation focuses on the importance of resilience through change, the value of mentorship, and finding your voice in environments both large and startup sized. Brenda shares what it’s like joining a start-up company, contributing to something from the early stages, and building culture and impact; Norah describes the logic, passion, and dedication needed to step into complex engineering domains and translate them into products people can trust.
At Neurent Medical, their innovation is driven by science and people who lead with purpose and integrity. Brenda and Norah exemplify what it means to rise in STEM, combining technical excellence with empathy, courage, and collaboration. Their journeys are proof that leadership isn’t defined by title but by the impact you create. We’re honored to have these two incredible women share their stories and insights on our podcast.
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