David Thomsen Email & Phone Number

Delano, Mn, Us

Plano, Texas, Us

Successful team leader with extensive multi-site management experience in the medical device industry, specializing in structural heart, electrophysiology, and neurovascular markets. I lead high-performing teams across multiple locations, overseeing contract development and manufacturing for advanced medical products, including interventional guidewires, mapping catheters, and complex braided stent components.By aligning customer-focused initiatives with strategic objectives, I’ve negotiated high-value agreements and driven significant revenue growth, creating lasting value for clients and stakeholders alike. My regulatory strategy expertise ensures robust ISO 13485 and GMP compliance, securing product quality and readiness across diverse projects.In resource and program management, I am skilled at optimizing resource allocation, capacity planning, and budgeting to meet strategic goals while maintaining rigorous project execution, portfolio management, and P&L oversight. Leveraging metrics-driven decision-making, I enhance transparency and enable data-informed insights that uphold timelines and quality standards.Key achievements include:– 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Drove $40M in revenue growth through integrated portfolio management and stakeholder engagement.– 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Led a comprehensive governance integration post-acquisition, contributing to a 20% increase in revenue and 30% AOI growth.– 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Developed GMP and ISO compliance strategies that elevate product quality and ensure alignment across R&D teams.My commitment to change management and continuous improvement has been pivotal in post-acquisition integration efforts, aligning corporate governance across finance, quality, PMO, and regulatory functions to optimize operations and drive sustainable growth.

Everett, Wa, Us

Engineering leader with a career progression from Manufacturing Engineer to overseeing cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing and calibration cells for high-precision imaging devices. Responsible for assembly, diagnostics, and calibration processes for Fluke Thermal Imagers, establishing comprehensive software and calibration traceability across global service centers through cloud-based infrastructure.Key achievements include: – 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Built a multi-discipline team that launched two full production cells and released four major software/firmware updates annually. – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Oversaw end-to-end development of manufacturing cells, utilizing Agile/Scrum, from specification through launch, consistently meeting budgets and timelines.– 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Streamlined test and release cycles, reducing development times by 60% and achieving year-over-year capital cost reductions.

Managed transfer and contract manufacturing of Class I-III medical devices based on lean principles for customer revenues exceeding $5M annually. Ensured accurate DMR, DHR, and ISO 13485 compliance through meticulous documentation. Directed sustaining engineering efforts for contract manufacturing lines, yearly cost reductions, component sourcing, obsolescence planning, forecasting, supply chain management, and EOL management

St. Cloud, Mn, Us

Collaborated with marketing to develop product concepts for high-volume manufacturing. Managed an engineering team on product development, material research, and full production line setups. Led 12 new products and custom automation equipment, driving $50M to $250M growth across 3 sites. Managed several multi-million dollar contracts to update and install large automated distribution system in MN, VA, and NV.

Core - Credential Of Readiness, Business Analytics, Accounting And Economics

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Manufacturing Engineering