Pre-clinical Research Director with 15+ years in the medical device industry
Significant experience in Project Management and Development
Strong knowledge in materials, tissue and drug/device products, including orthopedics and cardiovascular
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
Master of Science, Materials Science 1998
ECOLE CENTRALE DE LYON
DEA (Engineering degree), Biomedical Eng.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARTHROCARE Austin, TX 2011-2014
Director, Pre-clinical Research Group (Headcount: 4 FTE)
Planning preclinical studies for submissions, marketing claims and scientific publications. Managing biocompatibility on all products.
Conducted ex vivo and in vivo studies on muscle, tendon, meniscus, cartilage, bone
Coordinated customer feedback collection during limited release of new products
ZIMMER BIOLOGICS Austin, TX 2007-2011
Project Manager, Biologics
Transferred process of live tissue product
Reviewed cell viability and microbiology studies
Selected and licensed novel antibacterial coating/surface technology for implants
Assessed bone healing technologies
JOHNSON & JOHNSON MITEK Raynham, MA 2005-2007
Senior Engineer, Concept Group
