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Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Growing a company that develops, manufactures and markets, therapeutic energy-delivering technologies with best in-class clinical proof of healing and pain relief.• Continuous improvement of process, practices, products and systems• Supporting significant sales growth via technical and operational excellence• Developing and growing partnerships with best-in-class service and solution providers• Building and growing internal capabilities to deliver VIP Customer Service

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Bringing to market active, energy based therapeutic technologies that deliver customer service excellence through scientific understanding, clinical proof, and product and business model innovation. Responsibility for R&D, quality, clinical, regulatory and IP management.• Establishing Class III medical device R&D, approvals and manufacturing capabilities.• Building high performing infrastructure and partnerships.• In-boarding the unique, clinically proven Kneehab® orthopedic rehabilitation system.• Developed and gained approval for ActaStim-S, Spine Fusion Stimulator

Assisting medical product entrepreneurs and companies large and small, early stage or mature to realize the full potential of their technologies.* Commercialization - Navigating the Route to Value* Innovation - Unlocking Hidden Potential* Evaluation - Understanding the True Value

Medical device and ortho-biologic executive/consultant bringing expertise to companies and enterprises who are looking to: • Establish and navigate the most effective route to market for new technologies/products, • Identify development, manufacturing and commercialization partners,• Leverage the value of existing technology platforms in new indications or applications,• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of R&D operations.

Durham, Nc, Us

Building a leading Active Orthopaedic Healing company. Responsible for all organic product R&D from basic science,innovation and product development through to manufacturing support and medical scientific liaison as well as for technical due diligence for business development opportunities.

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Established a central Biologics and Spine business within the Smith & Nephew Corporation, building on existing "active healing" technologies and developing/licensing new technologies.• Developed and implemented stage gate, project management and design control system for Class II& III devices, BLA and NDA products.• Introduced state of the art innovation practices that fuelled product development but also process and service improvements for fracture management, osteoarthritis and minimally invasive spine products.• Identified and evaluated over 600 potential external technologies resulting in several acquisitions/new businesses.

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

A key leader in building this new division by establishing a new, highly effective R&D team, creating a collaborative, can-do, cross-functional team culture that provided business model, service and product innovation, and pioneering the integration of R&D into sales, marketing and reimbursement activities to drive value through novel medical device scientific communication practices.

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Head of R&D for Rehabilitation business unit of Smith & Nephew.Responsible for research, product development, strategic regulatory and clinical development.Tasked with upgrading the technology component of a traditional (class I commodity) occupational therapy materials business to class II/III.

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Charged with bringing new non-invasive orthopaedic technology to the business and gaining complete buy-in from 3 business units.Used a technology forecasting exercise to create a framework that resulted in development of 100+ internal project concepts and 500+ external technology evaluations. Recommended a program of R&D and acquisition/licensing that was endorsed by the CEO, business unit Presidents and scientific advisory board.