Innovative engineer with a record of achievements in the development and introduction of new products for the medical device industry. R&D Executive with a Masters in Plastics Engineering and 15-years experience in the medical device industry; I worked for large medical device companies, such as Boston Scientific and Novartis, and for smaller to medium size entities. My career has progressed over the last 10 years from Project Manager to VP of R&D. I managed a $2.4M budget for the R&D and Manufacturing. Although I have held senior executive positions, I still designed and developed innovative medical device products, and have been awarded 21 U.S. Patents. In addition, I have developed long-term business strategies and identified opportunities to become more profitable and increase revenues. My expertise includes strategic planning, executive management experience, FDA and ISO regulation adherence, project management, and business and financial analysis.Specialties: . Medical devices design and prototyping. R&D Management – New product development and introduction. R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing team building and managing.. Product clinical performances improvement. Product management. Business development . IP – Patent, IP Portfolio management. Technical business analysis. Medical fields: Orthopedic, Cardio-Vascular, Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, Laparascopy, Urology,and Gynecology markets