HealthTech leader with over 30 yrs. experience significantly growing international businesses in large corporations, SMEs and start-ups.My leadership is marked by a dedication to strong business growth, team building, cultivating strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, efficiently executing action plans to drive HealthTech advancements. A career history demonstrating building business success in each role and a strong network of powerful connections to support growth, I am committed to elevating patient care by driving innovation.
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Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)Medistim AsaSandhurst, Gb -
DirectorMike Karim Consulting Ltd Dec 2024 - PresentConsulting / NED services for Life Science company formation, pitching, fundraising, board structuring, product development / regulatory approval & international commercialisation
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Venture PartnerSynapto Ventures Nov 2024 - PresentNon-Exec role introducing Life Science Innovators to fundraising support programs and investors -
Chief Executive OfficerOxford Endovascular Ltd. Sep 2015 - Oct 2024Oxford, Gbo Oxford University spinout – Co-founder building the company developing next generation brain aneurysm Flow Diverter treatmento Board oversight reporting milestone achievements, managing cash flow and corporate governanceo Attracted best-in-class talent to build the board and operational team o Developed KOL advisor relationships gaining commitment to support human trialso Strategic planning, execution, navigating regulations and mapping commercialisation o Built FDA, MHRA, European Medicine Agency relationships & submissionso Strongly networked consultant support throughout the company journeyo Extensive investor relationships, raising $30M capital over 4 funding roundso Secured £3.5m non-dilutive grant funding – Horizon 2020, Innovate UKo Established company credibility with leading strategic players o Innovation awards including recognised as a top European Start-Up by EIT Health -
Senior Director InternationalAptus Endosystems Sep 2014 - Sep 2015Responsible for the development of the International Medical Device Business within Vascular AAA & TAA. Assessed for target markets, strongly grew the revenue via distributor and direct teams paving the way for a successful acquisition.
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Global Director Of Market Development & TrainingHeartware Inc Aug 2012 - Sep 2014Framingham, Massachusetts, UsCorporate role developing markets in International & US for Left Ventricular Assist Devices as well as heading up Centre of Excellence programs, KOL development and Internal team training programs. -
Director Of International Markets, President Heartware FranceHeartware Inc Jun 2010 - Aug 2012Framingham, Massachusetts, UsFull P & L responsibility across Key European, Middle East & Asia Pacific Markets in the LVAD space with Cardiologists & Cardiac Surgeons. Gained market leadership through building an expert field team including direct managers & and extensive distributor network. -
International Director Of Sales & MarketingLombard Medical Jun 2007 - Jul 2010Worked as part of the fund raising team to secure funds and establish the commercialisation of the company. P&L responsibilities and directed the international strategies for the commercialisation of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) business and global sales of over $30m.o Built a management team & distribution network in Europe, Russia & Brazil. o Developed product supply & performance by working cross functionally with R & D and manufacturing.o Created and executed on a strategic marketing plan including congress symposia, key Opinion Leader endorsements, clinical trial programs & live surgery training; delivering significant double digit growth.
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Director Of Peripheral VascularBoston Scientific 2005 - 2007Marlborough, Ma, UsDeveloped and implemented the strategy for the Peripheral Interventions, Vascular Surgery and Neurovascular businesses.o P & L responsibility leading and executing on a business turnaround strategy.o Supported training of sales managers across Europe to ensure stronger focus on sales execution.o Helped develop a new commission scheme for the sales force to provide a strong link between rewards and performance.o Coached 4 sales & marketing managers to recruit and develop new staff ensuring more focussed coverage. -
Northern European Sales ManagerBoston Scientific 2001 - 2005Marlborough, Ma, UsP&L responsibilities, managing direct teams and distributors across 6 countries.o Achieved double digit growth in Urologyo Set up a sales team with a new technology for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Created a PR campaign and worked closely with government agencies in the UK to gain awareness and acceptance of the technology.o Developed a Regional Management structure in the UKo Formed a partnership with the British Endo Urology Society ensuring that our brand was strongly endorsed.o Worked on a project team with European HR developing competencies for high performing sales managers; presented to the European President gaining approval for implementation.o 5 members of my sales teams won ‘President’s Club’ for outstanding sales contributions.• I won the BSC ‘President’s Club’ for ‘European Sales Manager’ of the Year 2004 following double digit sales growth -
European Marketing ManagerBoston Scientific 1997 - 2001Marlborough, Ma, Uso Created linkage between Sales and Marketing in Europe and the US, developing KOL programs.o Conducted a market analysis of the European Stone market mapping growth opportunities and a successful strategy.o Launched 5 new products developing tools to support the sales teams.• I built strategic partnerships with KOLs helping to set up the ‘European Society for Uro Technology’, facilitating live surgery promotion. • I worked closely with US management gaining support for the business to focus on the stone franchise resulting in significant growth and market penetration. -
Regional Business ManagerBoston Scientific 1995 - 1997Marlborough, Ma, UsManaged a territory selling Minimally invasive devices in operating theatreso Grew territory to 80% market shareo Won Sales Person of the Yearo Promoted to Field Sales Specialist for training & marketing assignments to support the European teams -
Hospital Sales SpecialistUpjohn 1993 - 1995New York, New York, UsManaged the South Thames area in Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Urology.o Managed a team of 3 Senior GP sales reps to achieve region over target performance. -
Gp & Hospital Sales SpecialistUpjohn 1991 - 1993New York, New York, UsGP & Hospital Sales: South Midlands UKSold into Cardiology, Dermatology & Gynaecologyo Won ‘sales person of the month’ 4 times turning around an under performing area
Mike Karim Education Details
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Henley Business SchoolExecutive Mba -
Henley Business SchoolMasters Of Business Administration -
University Of SouthamptonPre-Clinical Medicine & Physiology With Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Karim
What company does Mike Karim work for?
Mike Karim works for Medistim Asa
What is Mike Karim's role at the current company?
Mike Karim's current role is Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
What schools did Mike Karim attend?
Mike Karim attended Henley Business School, Henley Business School, University Of Southampton.
Who are Mike Karim's colleagues?
Mike Karim's colleagues are Sven S., Adel Ouzrar Sanchez, Brinson Camp, Erling Lona, John Plante, Monica Diana Hiller, Åse Hanne Kristensen.
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