Mark Miehle

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Owner at Ophthalmic Concepts @ Ophthalmic Concepts
birmingham, alabama, united states
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States, United States
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About Mark Miehle

An entrepreneurial leader with a track record of positioning companies for explosive growth in the medical device industry. A keen strategist adept at building dynamic organizations and a creative problem solver with deep experience in managing distribution channels and international marketing efforts.After a distinguished career in management, and a desire to stay connected with eyecare professionals, I founded a distribution organization for Alabama and panhandle of Florida. As an independent manufactures representative, I am able to distribute "best in class" products.

Mark Miehle's Current Company Details
Ophthalmic Concepts

Ophthalmic Concepts

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Owner at Ophthalmic Concepts
birmingham, alabama, united states
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Mark Miehle Work Experience Details
  • Ophthalmic Concepts
    Owner
    Ophthalmic Concepts Jan 2017 - Present
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Product lines include:BioD membranesAmniotic Membranes• Promote cellular growth• Reduce inflammation• Protect against further scarringBioD membranes feature:• No freezer and a 5 year shelf life• No plastic “holder” that patients report as painful• AffordableMiBo Medical Dry Eye ClinicMibo-Medical Dry Eye Clinic. Evaluation - Lid Cleaning - Expression for under $25,000. Consumables less than $1 a patient! EvaluateMiBo Cam images the meibomian glands with a portable high-resolution camera. The images are sent via Wi-Fi to a computor for easy-to-understand analysis.ExpressionThe MiBo ThermoFlo delivers consistent emissive heat to the meibomian glands. Improved corneal wetting reduces or eliminates the signs and symptoms of DED. The consumable is less than fifty cents a patient. Because of the low price of the unit, multiple treatments for the patient are affordable and consistent with the chronic nature of DED. THE choice for in-office treatment.Clean lids quickly, inexpensively to treat Blepharitis. The Lid-Pro can also treat Demodex.BruderNuLidsDesigned by a Corneal Specialist for a safe at-home treatment for patients with the MGD form of DED. Less than 1 minute a day this "toothbrush" for the lids produces results in about 3 weeks time. NuLIds can also be used for Blepharitis and Demodex.AllerFocus allergy testing If you have patients that have red, itchy or watery eyes and want to rule out allergies as a source of the patient complaint. In-office allergy testing is a great way to arrive at a differential diagnosis. In-office allergy testing qualifies for reimbursement for Alabama.
  • Ophthalmic Concepts
    Founder And Ceo
    Ophthalmic Concepts Jul 2016 - May 2017
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Start- up company focused on a Dry-Eye solution for the 38 million people that have some form of Dry-Eye. Company offering included an in-office treatment and at-home maintenance. In less than a year was able to accomplish:- Company formation- FDA Registration- Developed 3 prototypes- Negotiated licensing agreement with existing patent holder- Constructed website, marketing materials, and booth- Created interested US representative and International distributor networks- Authored business plan and PPM
  • Freedom Meditech
    Executive Vice President
    Freedom Meditech Aug 2010 - Jan 2015
    Shoal Creek, Alabama
    Responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of a novel non-invasive diabetes product to eyecare professionals and pharmacies, hospitals and clinics worldwide. Managed US and International managers including independent manufactures representatives (IMR’s), country distributors, customer service, product management, order entry, marketing, clinical, and service.• Recruited and trained 37 IMR’s for US market.• Transitioned the US market to a direct sales force.• Set up and trained 23 country distributorships.• Established international advisory board.• First hand contact with end user market and managed key opinion leaders.• Customized CRM, designed order entry, developed forecasting system. • Detailed patient referral pattern between eyecare and primary care.• Authored and implemented US and worldwide sales and marketing plans.• Developed and implemented procedures for sales and marketing department
  • Eyecare Consultant
    Consultant
    Eyecare Consultant Sep 2008 - Aug 2010
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Working on a project basis with ophthalmic companies to • Recruit managers and independent manufactures reps.• Market research on glaucoma and optometry. • Internet strategies for ophthalmic devices sales. • Product training.• Development of sales collateral including brochures, advertising and direct mail. • Investigating market opportunities.• Veterans Administration project. • Raising money.• Developing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Financial Planner
    Principal
    Financial Planner Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Developed practice focused on nursing.
  • Cw Allen Group
    President
    Cw Allen Group Aug 2006 - Jun 2008
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Convention business focused the largest 500 conventions developing incremental revenue for show organizer including medical, consumer, and industrial. Increased revenue 266% in first year, increased shows from 7 to 27 shows including AAO, BIOCOM, and ToyFair.
  • The Forte Marketing Group
    Marketing Consultant
    The Forte Marketing Group Sep 2002 - Sep 2006
    Birmingham, Alabama Area
    Dramatically increased sales for 6 diverse companies by implementing the “Monopolize Your Marketplace” system.
  • Paradigm Medical Industries
    President And Chief Operating Officer
    Paradigm Medical Industries Jun 2000 - Sep 2002
    Greater Salt Lake City Area
    Paradigm’s product portfolio included automated diagnostic instruments for eyecare professionals. After negotiating the sale of Vismed to Paradigm (see below) stayed on to oversee all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, manufacturing, R&D, G&A and regulatory of the diagnostic devices for eyecare professionals worldwide. • Increased sales 33% in first year.• Created new market for imaging device by applying for and receiving Medicare reimbursement code (CPT). • Focused sales effort on Ultra-Biomicroscope worldwide. Result: 458% revenue increase.• Increased sales potential by $100 million by completing transaction to acquire assets of another company.• Oversaw migration if financial reporting package from MAS 90 to Macola• Preparation of K's and Q's in addition to other accounting functions
  • Vismed (D/B/A Dicon), Inc
    President & Chief Executive Officer
    Vismed (D/B/A Dicon), Inc Jun 1988 - Jun 2000
    Greater San Diego Area
    This start-up company sold automated diagnostic equipment to eyecare professionals worldwide. I was responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, manufacturing, R&D, G&A and regulatory • Led the company through the transition from an R &D start-up to a profitable organization.• Purchased a competitive company for pennies on the dollar creating revenue while the company was still in R&D phase.• Marketing emphasis on four imaging products creating reoccurring revenues through software enhancements.• Developed sales channel worldwide resulting in $9 million in sales in second year of operation.• Opportunistically took advantage of unique opportunity in the UK resulting in 400 units.• Oversaw development of device based on market input that was developed, FDA cleared and in the market in less than 12 months. • Negotiated order for 600 units for Walmart eyecare outlets.
  • Professional Vision Care
    President & Co-Founder
    Professional Vision Care Oct 1985 - Jun 1988
    Greater San Diego Area
    This start up consisted up six optometric locations in Southern California retailing glasses, contacts and comprehensive eye exams to the public. Key events for the company were the licensing, site selection, personal, operations and marketing. Sold offices in 1988.
  • Coopervision, Inc
    Vice President, Sales And Marketing
    Coopervision, Inc Nov 1982 - Oct 1985
    Greater San Diego Area
    After Dicon was sold to CooperVision I was responsible for worldwide sales and marketing for automated diagnostic equipment for eyecare professionals worldwide. Managed US and International managers, 19 independent manufactures representatives (IMR’s), 43 country distributors, customer service, product management, order entry, marketing, clinical, and service.• Interacted monthly with IOL, surgical, pharmaceutical and contact lens divisions.• Learned corporate advertising, marketing and sales force creation.• Commercialized first scanning laser imaging device for eyecare.
  • Dicon, Inc
    National Sales Manager
    Dicon, Inc Nov 1981 - Nov 1982
    Greater San Diego Area
    Underfunded startup developed an auto perimeter at ½ the cost to the competition. In the one year prior to being sold to CooperVision• Pioneered independent manufactures rep model for the eyecare marketplace.• Grew sales in the first year from $0 to $8 million with a $5 million backlog.• Learned low cost methods to market and sell. • Developed internal procedures to manage explosive growth.
  • Professional Systems
    Principal
    Professional Systems Mar 1979 - Nov 1981
    Greater Boston Area
    As a sales rep business I set up two components of the business• First eyecare independent manufacture representative for diagnostic equipment when I secured the Coherent (now Luminus) product line• First in eyecare to start a pre-owned business for diagnostic equipment
  • Zeiss Group (Formally Humphrey Instruments)
    Sales Representative
    Zeiss Group (Formally Humphrey Instruments) Jul 1977 - Mar 1979
    Greater Boston Area
    As one of the first sales representative hired for the business I achieved explosive growth. • Placed first in sales contest• Part of the team to introduce the Lens Analyzer a run-a-way success. • Promoted to regional manager
  • Baxter International Inc. (Formally Scientific Products Division Of American Hospital)
    Sales Representative
    Baxter International Inc. (Formally Scientific Products Division Of American Hospital) Jul 1975 - Jul 1977
    Greater Boston Area
    Responsible for technical instruments sold to hospitals, labs and pathologists, including chemistry analyzers, RIA analyzers, microscopes, spectrometers, and more. • Placed second in my first year • Promoted to be responsible for > $100,000 equipment including 12 channel chemistry analyzers and automated differential white blood cell counters

Mark Miehle Skills

Strategic Planning Product Development Start Ups Marketing Strategy Trade Shows Entrepreneur Mergers Healthcare Sales Management New Business Development Ophthalmology Medical Devices Negotiation Strategy Development Entrepreneurship Sales Product Launch Business Development Marketing Strategic Partnerships Capital Equipment Mergers And Acquisitions Selling Strategy Product Management Market Development Leadership Sales Operations Team Building Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Marketing

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