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Expert in medical affairs with emphasis on scientific collaboration with both key opinion leaders as well as my commercial colleagues. Influenced the yearly regional commercial plan for relevance to both surgical practitioners and hospital administrators. Led a team of 5 MSLs in both Anesthesia/Critical Care and BioSurgery with emphasis on establishing the value of medical affairs. Led projects in data acquisition for investigator initiated research and white paper composition. Also led the development of both external customer education and sales team education on product characteristics and disease states to empower their application of knowledge to optimize the practice of surgery, thereby reducing the need for transfusions and improving efficiency with regards to the conduct of surgery.My former role as a medical information manager allowed me to make a global difference in disseminating information about the Baxter BioScience Product line from a scientific standpoint, providing a fair and balanced response to customer product inquiries. Also experienced as a medical reviewer for advertising and promotional pieces. Prior to my role in the medical device industry, I was in the practice of general surgery for over a decade. Prior to my training as a surgeon, I was in the mechanical engineering industry. I am experienced in the design, revision, and manufacturing aspects of products. I am also very familiar with current surgical devices and products on the market today as well as leading-edge procedures in general surgery.Specialties: Licensed general surgeon with extensive experience in critical, multifaceted problem solving encounters. Strength in identifying and utilizing resources and personnel in complex decision-making situations. Expert in discussion with staff to identify existing and new resources to determine innovative solutions, improving organizational workflow. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Listed skills include Medical Devices, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals, and 11 others.