Visionary executive with 20 years of experience leading high-performance organizations for medical device and diagnostic companies. Extensive business development background, with core competencies in M&A, licensing, strategic negotiations, corporate partnerships, financial planning and market analysis. Proven track record of building high-growth businesses from the ground up, including a "first of its kind" remote monitoring service and, most recently, a specialty laboratory business providing breakthrough gene expression diagnostics. Demonstrated scientific leadership, with peer-reviewed publications in a variety of fields and experience managing Medical and Clinical Affairs organizations. Inspiring team builder, who leads through high engagement and collaboration, consistently empowering colleagues to grow their skills and deliver beyond expectations.Recent AccomplishmentsBusiness DevelopmentDrove the licensing of several novel molecular assays to expand product pipeline and empower clinicians with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support end-to-end transplant managementDeals projected to deliver significant organic growth to the division and will represent more than 50% of the overall transplant diagnostics business in the next five yearsSales & MarketingExpanded commercial team to drive rapid uptake of laboratory servicesReimagined call point to include research customers, positioning the business for considerable upside growthGrew Medical and Clinical Affairs functions to enable faster evidence generation, establish clinical utility data for new services, and expedite physician awareness and educationPartnered with Marketing function to define Services launch effectiveness strategy, positioning products for success while managing spend responsiblyOperationsLed the construction of a 16,000 sq. ft. high-complexity lab encompassing five major workflows—on time and with significant CAPEX savings ($2mil)Staffed facility to enable rapid scale up within targeted COGSSecured relevant industry and state-specific accreditations, including CLIAIdentified synergies to accommodate demand for testing services from other Thermo Fisher businesses