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Self-Employed
Jan 2020 - Present
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James Down is listed as Independent Consultant at Self-employed, based in West Milford, New Jersey, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for James Down.
James Down previously worked as Divisional Vice President, Research and Development at Abbott and Vice President, Technology Strategy and Development at Bd. James Down holds Postgraduate Degree, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology from Harvard University.
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Divisional Vice President, Research And Development
Led a great team of R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs and Medical & Scientific Affairs teams in execution of product development and clinical validation of two successful commercial launches of Alinity h hematology instruments. Led revamp of R&D quality documentation and design reviews for improvement of Design History File system. Led resource and budget planning to align with business annual strategic objectives. A wonderful ride and a great company. Hematology leadership team was exemplary.
Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
Vice President, Technology Strategy And Development
Led implementation of technology and product development programs (Markets: Diagnostics, Cell Therapy, Medical Devices) and technology investment / development for future Corporate and business objectives. Led financial / portfolio management and reporting of the Corporate Technology portfolio.
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
Vice President, Product And Portfolio Management
Led analytics and strategic investments in innovation, technology and product development. Managed execution and resource planning of ~$500m global corporate R&D portfolio through collaboration across six global businesses via their respective business GMs and R&D leaders. Great time.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
Vice President, Product Development Systems
Led product development process leaders in revitalization of product development systems for the Corporation. Co-led installation, and later led management, of a global product development system and R&D quality system (DFSS) resulting in improved execution and effectiveness of global product development.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
Vice President, Product Lifecycle Management
Built and led a global team of R&D, IT and Quality associates in a global initiative to design and implement an enterprise electronic information system for FDA-regulated medical product development based on an SAP-based global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. A fantastic team - most have gone on to even bigger successes.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
World Wide Vice President, Research And Development
Rebuilt and reinvigorated an R&D organization of ~100 engineers and scientists. Led Research & Development of a diagnostic product pipeline to extended the life of core VacutainerTM products. Led development of new products that established competitive positions in global blood collection markets (Genomics, Proteomics). Implemented stage gate product development system (later implemented Corporate-wide) and best practice engineering design (Design for Six Sigma). Couldn't have done it without the strong leadership of PAS and BD as well as the brilliant teachings of PRTM (now PWC).
Sep 2002 - Dec 2008
Director, Business Development
Bd
Led technology licensing and business incubation in fields of Drug Delivery, Diagnostics and Cell Therapy. Scouted biotech companies for incubation. Ran incubator business activities (prospectus, deals, term sheets, negotiation, business plan development). Aided development and funding search for incubated startups. Networked with universities for emerging technology opportunities to be commercialized by the Corporation. Led establishment of business incubators in US and Asia. Served on BD venture capital board.
Sep 2000 - Sep 2002
Senior Scientist, Life Sciences
Successive scientific leadership roles in development of DNA amplification based molecular diagnostics and advanced drug delivery products. Thanks to a great team.
Aug 1990 - Sep 2000
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James Down education
Postgraduate Degree, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biochemistry
Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General
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James Down is based in West Milford, New Jersey, United States while working with Self-employed.
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James Down holds Postgraduate Degree, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology from Harvard University.
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