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Program Manager with tangible record of product development and commercialization for both early stage companies and global medical device leaders. In-depth experience introducing PMO structures across complex, international organizations - to accelerate the pace of development, avoid redundancy, eliminate resource dispersion and mitigate waste. Strong product management orientation; market research, development of business models and product roadmaps. Extensive experience managing Surgeon Consultant relationships. Product knowledge and clinical observation: endovascular & GI endoscopy minimally invasive devices, complex spinal & other surgical instruments and RF Generators.▪ One of four recipients of Boston Scientific’s first John Abele Award for Science & Technology in 2000 for significant contributions to the development and commercialization of Precursor Nitinol Technology.
Medtronic
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Senior Manager, Project Mangement OfficeMedtronic Oct 2012 - PresentMinneapolis, Mn, UsEstablished PMO for business unit, formed the Portfolio Resource Committee, hired 3 Project Managers and introduced an inherently more predictable product commercialization process. Defined strategic objectives and created project communication plan, gaining cross functional buy-in and support. ▪ Chair Portfolio Resource Committee, responsible for decisions on all platform level development programs. Led go/kill stage gate project reviews and initially cut 40% of projects, deemed non-productive. ▪Transitioned (fast-tracked) 12+ ongoing/future state R&D projects from Engineering to PMO. Empowered self-directed teams (internal, inter-divisional and partner resources) reversing an historic project pileup.▪ PMO project steering in collaboration with new VP R&D released record number of products in 2014.
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Project Engineering ManagerPrimo Medical Group Jun 2011 - Sep 2012Led cross-functional development and performed manufacturing transfer for major customers, with focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Addressed DFM, DV, assembly fixture design, process development, FAI/OQ/PQ, supplier management and validation. Fully accountable for budget and schedule. ▪ Redesigned for improved manufacturability the pressure vessel on Class III uterine ablation device for Boston Scientific, which netted a 15% reduction in COGS.
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Director, Research & DevelopmentHydrocision Inc. Sep 2005 - Aug 2010Billerica, Ma, UsDirected Engineering Team, Technical and Medical Consultants with responsibility for product development, design control, risk analysis, product verification, validation and design process. Managed $1M R&D budget. Reoriented R&D with strong product commercialization charter. Managed relationships with Surgeon Consultants; channeled VOC into product innovation. ▪ Developed and launched three product platforms: MicroResector 3.1™, XL SpineJet™ and EndoResector™ including 12 devices with multiple configurations to meet Surgeon needs. New products accounted for 40% of revenue; increased device sales from $1M to $3M.▪ Assumed responsibility for Regulatory, Clinical, QA and IT including FDA QSR, MDD, and Canadian MDR compliance; led company through ISO and CE Mark recertification in 2010. -
Director Of Spinal ProgramsCortek 2003 - 2005Led development of bioabsorbable PLLA/hydroxyapatite (PLLA/Hap) technology platform Replace™, a Class III interbody device used for spinal fusion. Managed relationship with BioComposites, the PLLA/Hap patent holder. Directed $500K outsourced development program; aligned engineering resources in the US and UK. ▪ Designed Replace™ device using Cortek’s proprietary geometry dovetail joint; maximized mechanical properties by taking advantage of the ability of the composite to resist auto-catalytic degradation. ▪ Prepared submission requirements and led PMA process; successfully negotiated with FDA a three-year reduction in the regulatory path timeline for bioabsorbable (PLLA/Hap) spinal fusion device.
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Engineering ManagerBoston Scientific Sep 2000 - May 2003Marlborough, Ma, Us▪ Hired and managed team of Engineers,Technicians, Consultants and Contractors; responsible for product development for Endoscopy, Urology & Cardiovascular Divisions. Managed $2.7M R&D budget, schedule and resource allocation. ▪ Developed products including Sensor™, a high performance scope compatible urology guidewire capable of navigating tight strictures and line enhancements like GI feedtubes and endovascular guidewires. ▪ Averted a major product recall with biopsy device; led Regulatory, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to improve the manufacturing process which eliminated coring on needle. -
Project ManagerBoston Scientific Aug 1998 - Sep 2000Marlborough, Ma, Us▪ Selected by VP of Marketing to established Program Management Office for Meditech Division, with full accountability for metrics, project charters, business plans, timelines and budgets. Implemented rigorous business driven product portfolio management model and drove organizational changes. ▪ Significantly ramped-up the product commercialization process, increased product pipeline and optimized resources; within in 12 months the PMO structure was adopted corporate-wide. ▪ Led cross-functional, global teams; developed Class I, II & III devices including WallGraft™ a covered stentgraft to treat iliac occlusive disease and Imager™ II, an angiographic catheter and critical project due to catastrophic recall; product relaunch was well-received by market generating first year revenue of $15M.
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Senior Development Engineer, Metals GroupBoston Scientific Feb 1997 - Aug 1998Marlborough, Ma, Us▪ Assumed Technical and Project leadership of Guidewire project, two years behind schedule, over budget and in jeopardy due to deferring judicial rulings on patents by US and German courts. Scoped objectives, isolated impediments and commenced project recovery. ▪ Resolved complex IP/materials issue that enabled launch with dual formulations (super elastic & non-super elastic Nitinol) in adherence with legal rulings.▪ Conceived and drove in collaboration with Product Marketing a segmented launch strategy that preserved European revenue stream while yielding a predictable US launch. First year on the market EndoJag™ generated $11M in revenue. ▪ Nominated by peers and won Boston Scientific 1997 Rookie of the Year and also Product Development Team of the Year, both awards for the success of EndoJag™.
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Staff EngineerFoster-Miller 1989 - 1997Us▪ Managed multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers and Scientists; led proof-of-principle, design and fabrication of equipment to process high performance fibers (Kevlar, Spectra, carbon & silicon carbide) liquid crystal polymers, fiber-reinforced composites like graphite epoxy along with braiding of dissimilar materials.
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Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMechanical Engineering -
University Of Massachusetts LowellMechanical Engineering
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