Rick Taft, Mba

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Consultant and Educator and Mentor @ Self-employed
Texas, United States
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Naples, Florida, United States, United States
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About Rick Taft, Mba

Rick is an accomplished marketing, sales and technical leader with proven experience in developing strategic plans to launch medical products globally. Strengths include cross-functional team leadership, effective communication and managing in a dynamic environment. He has exceptional skills in: - Strategic Planning - Upstream & Downstream Marketing - Product Life Cycle Management - Market Research - Project Management - Forecasting - Customer and KOL Management - Training and Education - Technical Presentations - Product DevelopmentMarketing and Sales LeaderSuccessfully developed, launched and supported a variety of medical device products including, sports medicine and spine RF energy based products, orthopedic (hip, knee, limb salvage, small joints and spine) implants and instruments. These efforts resulted in over $25 million of global sales within the first year of product introductions. Product Manager and Technical LeaderLed direct reports, independent contractors and cross functional teams in a variety of projects including market research, marketing programs, product development, patent development, cost savings initiatives and product transitions. These efforts led to the launch of multiple medical device systems that generated revenue in excess of $25M within several years.

Rick Taft, Mba's Current Company Details
Self-employed

Self-Employed

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Consultant and Educator and Mentor
Texas, United States
Rick Taft, Mba Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed
    Consultant And Educator And Mentor
    Self-Employed
    Texas, United States
  • Arthrex
    Group Product Manager
    Arthrex Jul 2019
    Direct product strategy and innovation in the development and global launch of Arthroscopic Electrosurgery and Resection Systems.
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  • Arthrex
    Senior Product Manager
    Arthrex Dec 2014 - Jun 2019
    Successfully launched the Apollo RF Bipolar System globally and led product managers.
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  • Arthrocare Corporation
    Senior Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Arthrocare Corporation 2010 - 2014
    Directed sales team and product management initiatives for minimally invasive spine products and managed arthroscopic RF medical devices.
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  • Arthrocare Corporation
    Product Management Director
    Arthrocare Corporation 2006 - 2010
    Directed Product Management initiatives and Product Managers for Minimally Invasive Electrosurgical Spine products.
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  • Abbott Spine
    Group Product Manager
    Abbott Spine 2003 - 2006
    Launched innovative spine products and developed product managers.
  • Sulzer Orthopedics (Centerpulse)
    Product Manager
    Sulzer Orthopedics (Centerpulse) 2001 - 2003
    Product Manager who led the launch of a Rotating Hinge Knee & Limb Salvage System and development efforts of a next generation knee system.
  • Sulzer Orthopedics (Centerpulse)
    Product Development Engineering Manager
    Sulzer Orthopedics (Centerpulse) 1996 - 2001
    Led the design team to develop a patented rotating hinge knee and limb salvage system.
  • Wright Medical
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Wright Medical 1993 - 1996
    Developed manufacturing processes and equipment for knee, hip and small joint medical devices.
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Rick Taft, Mba Skills

Medical Devices Product Launch Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Surgical Instruments Product Development Spine Market Development Orthopedics Product Management Capital Equipment Orthopedic Fda Operating Room Marketing Sales Disposables Commercialization Sales Management Strategy Business Development Marketing Strategy Surgeons Market Research Neurosurgery U.s. Food And Drug Administration Market Analysis Surgery Global Marketing Sales Effectiveness Interventional Radiology Working With Surgeons Strategic Planning Leadership Management

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