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Technology management professional with 25+ years of experience in the medical device industry. Proven track record in the development of medical device technology and products that address unmet customer needs within clinical, surgical and consumer markets. Significant competence related to intellectual property strategy and management. Experienced in the management of R&D department fiscal matters and related resource planning. Possess 40+ USPTO medical device patents.

Possess strong technical and business acumen as well as collaborative skills for driving device platforms, leading engineering groups / departments, and directing technology strategy within the business:
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead early stage concept development, technology development, and technology transfer into product development.
- Brought R&D platforms to regulatory filings (510k, IDE, PMA) within several emerging fields including active transdermal drug delivery, small artery stenting, and pulmonary drug delivery.
- Successfully launched new products into major markets that include diabetes care, interventional cardiology, vascular access and IV therapy. Commercialized products include coronary stents, catheters, blood sampling instruments, injection systems, and vascular access, drug, fluid delivery devices.
- Competently served on business strategy committees.

Experience includes technical management of external programs, joint ventures, and internal development projects.

Specialties: Concept Engineering, Technology Development & Transfer, Intellectual Property Strategy and Management.

Listed skills include Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 36 others.