Vice President, Infection Control Applications
General management/leadership of development-stage healthcare products business including product development, manufacturing, pre-launch marketing, regulatory and clinical affairs, and public relations. Specific impact includes:Led business development team in building pre-launch brand awareness in acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and in the general infection prevention communityDeveloped company strategy for selling novel antimicrobial textile products into the… Show more General management/leadership of development-stage healthcare products business including product development, manufacturing, pre-launch marketing, regulatory and clinical affairs, and public relations. Specific impact includes:Led business development team in building pre-launch brand awareness in acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and in the general infection prevention communityDeveloped company strategy for selling novel antimicrobial textile products into the healthcare industry. Established connections with multiple leading hospitals and collaborated with hospital and university scientists to lay the foundation of microbiology and clinical work to support product development and launchInitiated process for formalized product requirements definitions, bridging internal scientific and technological capabilities with market needsDrove creation of online retail portal (www.purthread.com/store) including content development, pricing strategy and order fulfillment capabilities Managed regulatory affairs and efforts to seek EPA and FDA registrations for groundbreaking products. Maintained a balance between regulatory compliance and promotional requirements in marketing materials and company website.Coordinated with key manufacturers in developing product requirements and quality control standardsServed as chief company spokesperson to the press (national and global coverage) and collaborated with colleagues to develop public relations and social media strategyDeveloped interactive briefing materials for successful round of equity fund raising and managed ongoing investor relations Show less