Mark Schweiss Email & Phone Number

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Leading device and combination product development.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Led two large strategic device development projects with >$15M in combined budget. Directed work of >50 FTE's consisting of direct reports, contractors/consultants, Core Team members, and external development partner FTE’s. Acted as primary point of contact with external development partner. Led successful knowledge transfer from self and staff to new incoming team based in Massachusetts. Recognized by management as the "role model" for new Shire Device Operating Model role of "Device Program Leader" (overall accountable for device project, including cross-functional core team leadership, budget, resourcing, milestone performance, development partner performance, and governance updates). Also recognized for not accepting status quo as good enough, pushing teams/individuals to believe in and achieve stretch goals, and demonstrating strong communication skills throughout all levels of the organization.

Grew and managed team of direct reports, contingent workers, and external development partners. Managed device budget of >$15M. Led multiple device development programs through feasibility.Recognized by management for pushing teams to deliver high quality and adopt best practices; working to eliminate program ambiguity through clear contracts, detailed schedules, and established roles; maintaining a positive attitude when faced with multiple roadblocks; being a self‐starter and self‐aware; taking professional growth seriously (example: PMP certification).

Authored SOWs for >$10M device budget for Immunology administration systems. Supervised development and high performance of senior technical staff. Recognized by management for being a capable leader, manager, and visionary by conceiving/promoting/defending innovative ideas; consistently delivering on promised milestones; nurturing loyal direct reports.

Illinois, Us

Responsibilities included supporting projects and team members, supervising and enabling the high-performance of senior technical staff, and guiding team through transition into Shire.Recognized by management for building and retaining a solid technical team in a year of intense organizational transformation and exploding project opportunities; attracting new technical leaders into the organization.

Illinois, Us

Onboarded and developed key technical talent. Presented regular program status to upper management and stakeholders. Recognized as drug/biologic infusion systems Subject Matter Expert.Recognized by management for excelling at innovation due to natural creativity and investing time to network, learn viewpoints of other functions, and to study customers, competitors, and technologies.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Onboarded and developed key technical talent. Presented regular program status to upper management and stakeholders. Recognized as infusion systems SME. Guided team through spin-out into Baxalta.Recognized by management for actively pitching ideas and helping a critical mass of stakeholders understand a potential new product vision, which led to vote of confidence (new project approvals) from the Immunology franchise. Additionally recognized as a great sounding board who soaks up information, quietly reflects, and shares deep insights.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Generated new intellectual property and organized ideas into a device roadmap and vision. Led presentation of prototypes to gain VOC and data for early Stage Gates. Performed technology landscaping and Technical Lead role on multiple projects. Recruited and managed direct reports and forecasted budgets. Completed the design, development, and launch of HYQVIA Dual Vial Units in 14 months as combined Technical and Project Lead.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for new-to-world device technology development project. Developed unique syringe mixing features, identified through molding knowledge and lab testing.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for the technical leadership of new products through launch.Led design work of launched product: Floseal disposable laparoscopic applicator (on market for 10+ years)

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Contributed design work to launched product: Alyx Cart (automated RBC collection)Performed significant development work: INTERCEPT RBC

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for performing device engineering design work in a team. Contributed design work to multiple launched products: EasyPrep (fibrin glue reconstitution system), Infusor Multi-rate (elastomeric disposable pump)Performed significant development work: Continuous flow peritoneal dialysis catheter (dual lumen)

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsibilities included executing technical tasks and learning how to perform in a regulated industry.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsibilities included executing technical tasks and learning how to perform in a regulated industry.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Applied Engineering And Technology

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Aided Design

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Specializations In Innovation And Digital Marketing