Christopher Brophy Email & Phone Number

Macungie, PA, US

Breinigsville, PA

• Served as the lead clinical specialist on Phase III clinical trial for autologous chondrocyte implantation investigational product NOVOCART 3D for repair of articular cartilage injuries of the knee.
• Managed and trained new clinical reps in the field on clinical aspects of the study.
• Provided support to the investigating physicians in both Canada and the US during the surgical biopsies and implantations to ensure the proper technique/implantation was followed and essential data was collected.
• Networked with key opinion leaders in orthopedic sports medicine to build solid working relationships.
• Conducted OR, hospital, and clinic in-service training as required to orient all appropriate personnel, and support the field staff in the execution of the clinical study.
• Adhered to good documentation practices; good clinical practices; and good tissue practices and worked with sites to ensure compliance.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

• Manage large territory that consists of all of New Jersey, Delaware, and half of Pennsylvania
• Developed and executed business plan and successful sales strategies.
• Established relationships with key decision makers and all support staff in each account.
• Nurture and support each account to continue to grow business.
• Analyzed sales statistics and managed large sales budget.

Northeast Pennsylvania

• Supported sales team in maintaining a 100% market share for assigned accounts.
• Developed and maintained a 70% market share in assigned territory.
• Part of sales team that increased revenue 36% compared to previous fiscal year.
• Achieved 93% enrollment of area physician’s offices in device remote monitoring system.
• Provided engineering, sales, and technical support in response to the most complex pacemaker, defibrillator, and heart failure device field inquiries on a 24-hour, on-call basis.
• Provided insight, guidance, and feedback to management on market feedback and components of next generation of products.

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

• Supported sales staff in maintaining 50% market share in assigned territory.
• Assisted in implant procedures for pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices; evaluated lead integrity and placement and programmed device post implant.
• Served as a primary resource for clinical support of Boston Scientific’s products to physicians and staff on surgical coverage and advanced troubleshooting.
• Provided technical support with reprogramming and follow-ups in office clinics.
• Educated physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on device features and new technology

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

• Performed phase I (inpatient) cardiac rehabilitation, which includes ambulation and exercise of post operative coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients, monitoring of vital signs, electrocardiogram, and oxygen.
• Participated in physician and medical staff rounds on inpatients to review patient progress and continued plan until discharge.
• Educated patients on home activity and exercise guidelines to facilitate progression to phase II cardiac rehabilitation.
• Conducted exercise testing and designed and implemented exercise prescription for out patients.
• Supervised phase II cardiac rehabilitation patients through cardiac telemetry monitored exercise sessions

Reston, VA

• Developed and facilitated college/university level programs to aid in professional preparation of certified physical educators
• Liaison to multiple higher education structures pertinent to research and professional development in the area of kinesiology and physical education
• Facilitated the review process of NASPE Research Grant applications
• NASPE Internship Coordinator – Supervised NASPE interns and the internship program
• Developed and marketed NASPE projects and information via website, listserves, and newsletters, and served as editor for two online electronic newsletters

Manassas, Virginia

• Instructor for undergraduate class titled “Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness”
• Demonstrated specific tests to students for determining musculoskeletal fitness, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition
• Instructed students on exercise testing and prescription for individuals with disease specific concerns such as coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and obesity

Master Of Science, Exercise Physiology

Worked full time as a Fitness Specialist while completing graduate degree.

Bachelor Of Science, Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate Exercise Physiology course.