EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD INCLUDING SPECIALTY PHARMACEUTICALS, HEARING HEALTH CARE AND LABORATORY SERVICES WORKING IN A PE ENVIRONMENT AND EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH EUROPEAN CONCERNS.EXECUTIVE OUT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY FOR STAKEHOLDERS AND TEAM MEMBERS!Successful leader with a proven track record of profitable growth at both large and small/mid-sized healthcare businesses. Currently serve as President/CEO of a hearing healthcare business as part of the HealthEdge Partners Private Equity investment portfolio; also serving as an Operating Partner. President/CEO role at Merz US included record sales and profits eight straight years while building fully integrated R&D department as well as the strategic direction and development for two new business units. Opened the US subsidiary for a Norwegian biopharma.Competencies include small molecule (Rx and OTC/Cosmetic), medical devices (aesthetic dermatology), genetic testing and hearing health. Experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas including CARDIOLOGY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, RHEUMATOLOGY, ANTI-INFECTIVES AND DERMATOLOGY. Organizational awards include a national top 10 finish as a ‘Best Places to Work’, local Best Corporate Culture and winner of an Ethics award in our business region.