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Telford, Pennsylvania, Us

DSM is the leading global medical device materials and manufacturing partner developing advanced healing solutions to improve the lives of patients. Innovativing biomaterials and medical devices in orthopedics, soft tissue and multiple medical specialties that help improve patient outcomes.Direct a 400-member global team in the US, Europe, Middle East (Israel), and Asia (India, China), including more than 80 PhD-level subject matter experts working on innovative, sustainable solutions for the world’s healthcare needs. Control an expense budget and manage P&L while directing organizational vision and direction across all business functions.- Revamped the organization’s leadership team while rebranding the company’s value proposition and strategic mission; positioned the group as biomaterial experts and instituted a new business strategy that focused on meeting customer needs.- Achieved multi-millions in annual savings by restructuring all aspects of R&D, operations, quality control, and commercial strategy.- Established customer experience centers and extended operations into Israel and China markets, helping drive nearly double-digit annual sales growth. Increased company valuation while improving profits by ten of millions.- Revitalized the sales culture and organization, including hiring and developing talented professions with industry experience.- Analyzed and directed the strategic acquisition of multiple Biomerix technologies.

Sheboygan Falls, Wi, Us

BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY – Sheboygan Falls, WIOwned full P&L accountability for the operating division of a privately-owned company producing quality, innovative products for everyday life. Company employees more than 2,100 union and non-union employees in the US and Mexico.- Developed a new business model, formalized policies and processes, and created a new company culture to support large-scale turnaround and growth, significantly enhancing profitability on $170M+ annual revenue.- Directed talent acquisition/promotions across multiple teams in the division, including R&D, sales, finance, operations, supply chain, quality control, engineering, human resources, and M&A functions; led group to deliver double-digit revenue growth.- Optimized operations across three sites, representing more than one million square feet of manufacturing space.- Conducted and interpreted market and customer analysis to build trust among the client base and strengthen retention rates.- Drove process improvements that enhanced data integrity, engineering, quality control, and operational efficiencies.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

NYPRO HEALTHCARE (ACQUIRED BY JABIL CIRCUITS) – Clinton, MAHeaded P&L for a $160M business division while directing all financial and operational aspects of a leading provider of drug delivery and diagnostics services/products for medical device and pharmaceutical clients. Directed integration efforts when Jabil Circuits acquired the company, including managing SOX compliance and systems/platforms consolidation.- Strategized and executed divisional turnaround, including rebuilding the management team and organizational culture for 700+ employees. Drove the launch of new products, added a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and enhanced operational efficiencies and quality, leading to $5M in cost reductions while tripling revenue in three years.- Rebuilt customer trust during organizational turnaround and restructuring efforts and landed two new programs that expanded revenue by $50M, resulting in the acquisition of a world-class manufacturing space with a 60,000-square-foot clean room.- Opened a new drug-handling division, including building out a 20,000-square-foot space for FDA 21 CFR 210-211 compliance; hired team members, installed a new drug-handling quality system, and launched the division’s first commercial drug product.- Implemented the PEVCO pneumatic delivery system to create a $2M cost savings by eliminating four quality labs, decreasing quality labor requirements by 50%, and reducing the number of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) required.- Streamlined manufacturing workflow to capture 50% labor savings and reduce MWIP 67%.- Led the division in earning recognition as “Supplier of the Year” from two customers.

Warsaw, Indiana, Us

KNEE CREATIONS, LLC – West Chester, PARecruited to lead product commercialization for a startup medical device company ready to launch an innovative surgical solution developed by a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. - Represented the company at board meetings, crafting business plans for launch, growth, and eventual sales to Zimmer in 2012.- Built systems from the ground up while leading the recruiting of a highly talented cross-functional team; partnered with legal counsel on developing distribution contracts, supplier agreements, and bridge loan documentation. - Headed full-scale implementation of ERP tools and an FDA 21 CRF 820 compliant quality system.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

TRANSENTERIX – Morrisville, NCLed manufacturing and supply chain operations while serving on the executive leadership team of an early-stage medical device company developing innovative minimally invasive surgical systems and technologies.- Established and grew the manufacturing, supply chain, and quality organizations from the ground up while driving adoption of policies, processes, and platforms needed to support product sales and growth.- Captured a 20% reduction in cost of goods sold by enhancing manufacturing efficiencies and cost analysis.• Reduced scrap materials from 33% to 7% by developing and implementing a quality metrics package and supplier scorecard.• Partnered with external contractors on the development of a re-posable instrument to cut surgical procedure costs 90%.

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Engaged by the CEO to drive operational turnaround of a medical device/diagnostics company. Brought plant into FDA compliance to facilitate production of 300,000 units per month.

ACCELLENT, INC.Led 160+ direct/indirect team members while controlling P&L for $30M revenue. Executed turnaround initiatives for two newly acquired facilities, earning “most improved” plant award in 2006.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS: Held roles of increasing scope and accountability for this global leader in medical technology. Contributions include heading the Scorpio Knee Keystone improvement project, leading the Triathlon Product Knee launch, and directing the integration of the Howmedica team post-acquisition.

Bs, Industrial Engineering

Masters (With Honors), Business Administration