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Our mission

to get proven medical devices and diagnostics into the hands of clinicians faster, by giving manufacturers one experienced partner from first concept to first revenue.

Who we are, and what we do

101 Communications is a one-stop shop for diagnostics companies taking a product to market. Our team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in commercial leadership, clinical development and marketing, learned in blue-chip companies and refined in start-ups around the world. We are European based and work across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, shaping our support to where you are in your product's life cycle.

Strategy and launch planning

From concept, through pre-registration market analysis, to a launch plan built around your budget and designed for maximum impact. We know from experience what works, what doesn't, and how to reach your first revenue sooner.

Services

Research and Market Development

  • Clinical Picture
  • Market Analysis
  • Product development/ final design
  • COG’s vs. Market Pricing

Pre-Launch

  • Regulatory Data
  • Pre-launch clinicals
  • Brand development
  • Distribution strategy
  • KOL relationship development

Launch

  • Point of sales literature
  • Website
  • Product videos
  • Congress planning
  • Regulatory filing

Post Launch

  • Post market surveillance
  • KOL round tables
  • Concordance papers
  • Post market studies
  • Distributor management

Our Approach

Assess

IVDR/MDR classification, a gap analysis of your technical file and clinical data, and a market and reimbursement review for target countries.

Launch

Notified body route, EU authorized representative, import and cold-chain logistics, post-market surveillance, key opinion leaders and first reference sites.

Scale

Direct roll-out, a single major distribution partner or specialist distributors, whichever fits the product. Supported by publications and ongoing clinical evidence.

Study, analyze, produce and roll out of all marketing & sales tools specific to each stage

Team

Martijn Blom
Martijn Blom Managing Director

Commercial medtech executive with extensive experience in international market development, product launches and building high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes Commercial Director

Commercial diagnostics leader with three decades of experience in IVD, specializing in European market development, distributor networks and successful product launches.

Vinicio Tassani
Vinicio Tassani Scientific Director

Life sciences executive with a master’s degree in biology and extensive international experience in molecular diagnostics, global product strategy and clinical market development.

Marco Sestan
Marco Sestan Communications Director

Communications strategist and creative director focused on brand positioning, integrated campaigns and translating complex ideas into clear, effective narratives.

Some clients we’ve worked with

Myriad Genetics
PulmonX
Cerca Biotech
Sequana Medical
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