Chris Jenney Email & Phone Number

Valencia, California

Materials, process, and implantable medical device subject matter expert in an early stage R&D organization.

United States

Prosthetic heart valve startupNeuromodulation device manufacturer

Sylmar, Ca

Responsible for R&D labs with significant characterization capacity (FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM-EDS, LCM, metallography, microhardness, UV-VIS, and rheometry). Led 9 scientists across three sites to investigate current materials, consult internally on materials-related issues, and evaluate new material and process technologies. • Expanded the team’s knowledge base to include electronic components/materials and hybrid circuitry.• Introduced novel material technologies to multiple technical groups to reduce costs and enhance reliability.• Regularly executed process improvements, including a focused effort on the application of a conductive adhesive which resulted in a cycle time reduction from 7 days to 3 days and a significantly enhanced yield.• Drove an exhaustive characterization effort of a proprietary silicone-polyurethane elastomer, resulting in four peer-reviewed research papers and multiple whitepapers. • Key contributor in face-to-face technical meetings with the FDA and other regulatory bodies. • Responsible for the identification and development of external and internal options for an anti-microbial combination device• Leader and contributor of an effort to identify and characterize an alternative rigid blood-contacting polymer. This effort included adhesive testing, biostability assessments, exhaustive extractions, a toxicological evaluation, and two U.S. patents.• Inducted into the Abbott Volwiler Society based upon my technical contributions to Abbott products as well as to the larger technical community.

Sylmar, Ca

Leadership responsibility over Quality Assurance, Failure Analysis, and Post-Market Monitoring groups, including 1 director, 5 managers, and 50 engineers/technicians across two sites. • Became an expert on cardiac device explant analysis and failure modes. • Frequently visited physician customers and field representatives to address concerns. • Expanded product performance data analysis capabilities to meet reporting goals.• Streamlined failure analysis lab processes to reduce analysis backlog.• Key contributor to multiple FDA and TUV audits and product advisories. • Head of CAPA review board

Sylmar

Leadership role over 2 managers and 25 engineers/technicians designing and supporting the manufacturing of implantable cardiac leads. • Responsible for the on-time development of the Durata cardiac lead which greatly increased product reliability. • Made frequent visits to physician customers to collect input on new designs and address product concerns. • Invited to be an active member of the patent review board. • Hands-on leader of a newly formed team addressing combination product regulations.• Developed a product specific abrasion testing fixture and method, which is still in use today.• Closely collaborated with neurostimulation design and manufacturing teams.

Sylmar, Ca

Expanded the Materials Research function from a single engineer to four, exploring new materials technologies with a “fast-fail” approach and providing materials expertise throughout the division. • Proposed, championed, executed, and oversaw the assessment and incorporation of a novel silicone-polyurethane across the entire cardiac lead product line, resulting in greater product reliability. • As a key member of the new technology prototype group, became an inventor on 5 U.S. patents.• Successfully completed multiple GLP and non-GLP pre-clinical studies, as the study director.• Established a strong reputation as a hands-on adhesive, polymer, and metal SME. • Responsible for the establishment and expansion of the Materials Analytical Lab, including capital equipment• Developed two alternative electrode materials, including a novel conductive silicone formulation and a nanoporous gold/platinum.• Initiated and sustained a global effort to bring together materials-focused technical personnel.

M.S. & Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering - Biomaterials Concentration

B.S., Materials Engineering