The State Medical Technology Alliance (SMTA) is a consortium of state and regional trade associations representing their local medical technology companies. SMTA’s mission is to collectively advocate on behalf of the medical technology industry on the local, state and national levels by fostering a collaborative environment through sharing of best practices, promoting the industry and advocating for public policies that support innovation.
“The medical technology industry is a hallmark of U.S. innovation represented by a community of people dedicated to improving and saving lives,” Mandle said in prepared remarks. “Now more than ever, medical technology has the opportunity to help deliver better and more affordable care to patients worldwide. The efforts of SMTA members are critical to providing our elected leaders with the information needed to ensure the full national and global impact of this vital industry. It is an honor to have this opportunity to work together with our SMTA members, the team at AdvaMed, and our elected leaders to support our medical technology innovators in delivering life-changing innovations.”
Mandle has served as president/CEO for LifeScience Alley since May 1, 2014. Previously, he was the association's executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), responsible for aligning internal operations with organizational strategy and overseeing advocacy efforts and key external relationships. Prior to his stint as executive vice president and COO, Mandle was vice president of Government and Affiliate Relations.