WoW Woman in Life Sciences I Meryn Bailey, Business Development Manager, MedTech & Life Sciences at Superscript
Meet our WoW Woman Meryn Bailey, Business Development Manager, MedTech & Life Sciences at Superscript.
Meryn brings hands-on experience working closely with medtech and life sciences companies, supporting their growth strategies and gaining deep insight into the industry's unique challenges and opportunities. Leveraging this sector-specific expertise from medtech recruitment, she now helps firms navigate the complex landscape of risk and insurance, offering strategic guidance grounded in genuine understanding.
Every business — from micro to multinational — should be able to get the right insurance to suit its needs. That's where Superscript comes in. Superscript's specialist brokers provide custom cover for high-growth tech businesses and have helped global companies scale and thrive, raising billions while protected by our tailored cover. Their team specialises in maximising premium savings without cutting corners on cover. They understand the unique risks you face in the medtech landscape and are supported by transparent digital processes that unburden you from the boring stuff — allowing you to go all-in on raising and scaling.
Tell us a bit about your background and your projects so far.
I started my career in medtech recruitment, where I spent four years working closely with innovative startups and scaleups on their growth strategies. This naturally gave me a deep and nuanced understanding of the medtech space.
More recently, I’ve transitioned into insurance — with a focus on life sciences and medtech — helping companies navigate the unique risks and coverage challenges they face as they develop and commercialise cutting-edge medical technologies.
How did you get into this industry? Has it been an easy industry to get into or have you had many challenges?
I got into medtech recruitment purely by chance, after joining the MedComms team. But having seen a gap in the market, I shifted my focus to medtech and digital health.
Transitioning into medtech insurance presented some exciting challenges — especially mastering the subtleties of risk management for medtech — which requires both technical understanding and regulatory knowledge.
How long did it take you to be where you are now? What was the biggest obstacle? What are the challenges of being in the industry you are in?
It’s been a gradual journey over the past four or five years to get where I am today. The biggest obstacle I’ve faced has been keeping up with the continuous and rapid innovation and regulatory landscape in medtech. There’s always more to learn!
In insurance, the biggest challenge I’ve been facing recently is understanding the specific risks associated with different pockets of life sciences, then translating that into productive policies. But these types of challenges are also what makes the work so rewarding.
What are your biggest achievements to date?
One of my proudest achievements is helping several early-stage medtech companies secure insurance that aligned perfectly with their growth strategies. I’ve picked this purely because I’m aware of how hard these companies have worked to build tech so special and instrumental to the healthcare space.
In my past life as a recruiter, I’m also proud of placing several leaders in the medtech space — people who’ve gone on to drive meaningful innovation in their fields. These achievements have allowed me to build strong industry relationships and a reputation for delivering value, which is hugely important to me.
What are the projects you are currently working on?
Currently, I’m focused on developing insurance solutions that specifically address emerging risks in medtech, such as cyber-security for devices and liability issues related to AI in healthcare — a rapidly growing area.
Is the #WomenInTech movement important to you and if yes, why?
The #WomenInTech movement is massively important to me! Women’s health is still hugely underfunded and underrepresented, so being part of a movement that highlights the gaps is really special.
I love connecting with companies that are breaking down these barriers and giving the space long-overdue attention. I’m also passionate about championing this space because it is such an evolving area of medtech, and by promoting it, I hope to encourage more women and girls to explore a career in femtech.
What will be the key trends in your industry in the next five years and where do you see them heading?
I believe we’ll see continued growth in AI-driven diagnostics, remote monitoring devices and personalised medicine. Cyber-security and data privacy will become even more critical, as well as changing regulatory frameworks — I’m particularly interested in seeing the impact of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in this area as well.
What is the most important piece of advice you could give to anyone who wants to start a career in this industry?
The best piece of advice I could give would be to be curious, passionate and prepared to learn constantly. The bridge between healthcare and technology moves very fast, and you need to understand both to add value — we’re all learning every day!
Additionally, I’d emphasise the importance of building strong relationships and engaging with as many innovators and regulators as possible.
Who are three inspirational women in your respective industry you admire?
In no particular order:
Ida Tin, who coined the term femtech and is the founder of Clue — one of the first period tracking apps. Ida’s work has massively helped reduce the stigma around menstrual health and opened up conversations around the space.
Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye — such a cool company that produce CBD-infused tampons as well as other diagnostics products, including an HPV screening test. They also use their platform to stand up against gender-based hate, so as a brand, they are just killing it!
Tania Boler, founder of Elvie, a company that creates devices for pelvic floor training and wearable breast pumps. These areas of women’s health are some of the most overlooked, so I love how Tania has brought recognition to the area.
Whether you're already insured or you're looking to get covered, Superscript’s complimentary insurance health check will give you an independent analysis of your current insurance programme to make sure your cover is still fit, healthy and working for you. Plus, it’ll investigate how your premiums compare to similar companies, as you could be paying over the odds without realising it. Additionally, Women of Wearables members will get 10% off their insurance premiums. Terms and conditions apply.
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