Junofem is a medical device company that has developed a smart wearable pelvic floor trainer, the femfit, to address female stress urinary incontinence. The clinically validated technology was developed by researchers at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute in collaboration with clinical research groups across Canada, UK, Norway and Australia. It is the first of it kind to provide functional information for the health care professional and the woman and launches in early 2021… Show more Junofem is a medical device company that has developed a smart wearable pelvic floor trainer, the femfit, to address female stress urinary incontinence. The clinically validated technology was developed by researchers at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute in collaboration with clinical research groups across Canada, UK, Norway and Australia. It is the first of it kind to provide functional information for the health care professional and the woman and launches in early 2021. Please get in touch for investment opportunities with Junofem. Show less

Caldera Health was developing a non-invasive urine test for prostate cancer. My role involved developing marketing materials, assisting in capital raising and building strategic partnerships.

Spot Check Technologies is a biotechnology company, developing a biosensor platform that enables rapid and sensitive detection of microorganisms via a single use disposable strip coupled with a portable, low-cost reader device, which is amenable to point of care or central laboratory testing.

Graduate of Springboard Enterprises Life Sciences Program

Key Responsibilities included:New Business Development:Prospect for potential new clients Cold call as appropriate to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging my networkIdentify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organizationResearch and build relationships with new clientsPlan approaches and pitchesHandle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working… Show more Key Responsibilities included:New Business Development:Prospect for potential new clients Cold call as appropriate to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging my networkIdentify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organizationResearch and build relationships with new clientsPlan approaches and pitchesHandle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusionClient Retention:Present new products and services and enhance existing relationshipsWork with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needsArrange and participate in internal and external client debriefsBusiness Development Planning:Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trendsPresent to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and opportunitiesUsing knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiatorsForecast sales targets and ensure they are met Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targetsResearch and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities Show less

Responsibilities Include:• Development and implementation of Portfolio Strategy• Full financial responsibility including profitability measures for over $10M in sales • The design, commissioning and delivery of market research designed to underpin the strategic development and implementation• Effective management and leadership of the Molecular and Tissue Diagnostics Teams • Product training for internal sales staff• Effective cross functional relationships with… Show more Responsibilities Include:• Development and implementation of Portfolio Strategy• Full financial responsibility including profitability measures for over $10M in sales • The design, commissioning and delivery of market research designed to underpin the strategic development and implementation• Effective management and leadership of the Molecular and Tissue Diagnostics Teams • Product training for internal sales staff• Effective cross functional relationships with other divisions such as sales logistics and finance• Implementation of a comprehensive human resources recruitment, retention and succession strategy• Accurate, timely, informative and relevant reporting to internal and external stakeholders• Lead and develop the technical team with a customer service culture • Manage major laboratory installations ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget, with achievement of stated objectives• Critical evaluation of Roche’s progress towards achieving regional outcomes and goals• Effective monitoring of social, cultural, and economic trends and activity in the health field Show less

Responsibilities:• All technical sales presentations for molecular diagnostics products to end users, clinicians, key opinion leaders, guideline groups and financial stakeholders• Develop marketing plan• Develop and execute promotional budget• Operational training to all end users of all products and equipment in portfolio• Internal product training of the sales team• Problem solving and high level query resolution• Ensuring quality protocols were adhered… Show more Responsibilities:• All technical sales presentations for molecular diagnostics products to end users, clinicians, key opinion leaders, guideline groups and financial stakeholders• Develop marketing plan• Develop and execute promotional budget• Operational training to all end users of all products and equipment in portfolio• Internal product training of the sales team• Problem solving and high level query resolution• Ensuring quality protocols were adhered to• Reporting and presenting sales figures and market trends via presentations and regular reporting Show less

Responsibilities:• Operational training to all end users of all products and equipment in portfolio• Internal product training of the sales team• Problem solving and high level query resolution• Ensuring quality protocols were adhered to

Key Technical Competencies:• Quality Control and Quality Assurance• Traditional and real-time PCR including design• Restriction Analysis and mutant sequencing• Cell culture

Key Technical Competencies:• Quality Control and Quality Assurance• Experimental design• Restriction Analysis and mutant sequencing• Cell culture• Protein production and analysis• Plasmid Cloning• Small animal work for antibody production• Sequencing analysis• Radioisotope use• Grant writing• Computer skills including word processing programs, scientific software, project management software and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)