Christian J. Gonzalez

Senior Product Manager at Endotronix
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Houston, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Medical Industry Leadership Insititute (MILI) Specialization Certificate
    University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Engineering Project Management
    Texas A&M University College of Engineering
    Dec, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business Management Certificate Program for Engineering Students
    Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
    Aug, 2011
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Product Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Conceptualize market development and product management strategies, including product roadmaps, customer unmet needs, customer/KOL engagement, and core messaging development.Manage upstream activities developing strategic plans for multiple early stage R&D projects involving product (software and hardware) and clinical trial design, leveraging primary market research to represent voice of the customer.Manage downstream marketing initiatives including competitive intelligence tracking, labeling/marketing collateral across all geographies (US and Europe), positioning and messaging for new and differentiated product launches and clinical trial data/case study publications, creating educational tools and product training resources, and managing key conference exhibit efforts.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Sep 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Product Manager, Upstream and Global Marketing
      • Apr 2021 - May 2021

    • Product Manager, Upstream and Global Marketing
      • May 2019 - Apr 2021

      Global marketing leadership on New Product Development (NPD) and Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) in interventional vascular and oncology markets. +Owned early development efforts first year for five individual NPD Class II projects including business case development, market/financial modeling and forecasting, user needs creation, risk management documentation, formative and summative testing, and product launch planning.+Engage with finance, marketing, and sales leadership for creating and updating strategic annual operating sales plans for both current product offerings and future NPD/CIP launches.+Partner with the downstream marketing team influencing brand strategy, marketing plans, and marketing collateral/messaging creation for existing product mix. Led commercial launch preparedness efforts for successful product launch activities for NPD/CIP launches.+Explore strategic business opportunities for both organic and inorganic growth; engage with global sales teams and global KOL’s for geographic and competitive insight. Present findings, opportunities, and recommendations directly to executive management.

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Product Manager - Advanced Heart Failure Management
      • Feb 2018 - May 2019

      Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Business UnitStrategic Marketing Product ManagementPatient electronics & accessories, clinical monitoring and data servicesUpstream - Strategic Planning and Product Road Map- Market Research Activities - Consolidate Input from Multiple Channels (VOC, Sales, Clinical, and R&D)- Demand Modeling/Financial Forecasting- KOL Development- Product Launch PlanningDownstream- Portfolio Management- Develop Marketing Collateral- Global Marketing Strategy- KPI Tracking- Global Product Launch Execution

    • Clinical Engineer/Product Quality Engineer (Post-Market)
      • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

      Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Business- Global Technical Field Service and Troubleshooting Support- New Product Release Site Installation and Support (Controller 2.0)- Failure Analysis - Mechanical and Electrical- Complaint Investigation and Reporting- CAPA Support

    • Clinical Engineer
      • Feb 2013 - Aug 2016

      HeartWare was acquired by Medtronic August 2016Advanced Product Development (R&D) - Clinical Engineering Research- Global Technical Field Service and Troubleshooting Support- Clinical data analysis and evaluation for patient management- Global Technical Training Support and Engagement with Sales/Marketing/Clinical teams and External Customers- Pre-clinical study management and support for pipeline/next generation products- Clinical and pre-clinical data evaluation and analysis for algorithm development- Bench top testing, data analysis and reporting- Quality/CAPA and Remediation Efforts- Sustaining Engineering - Testing/Analysis/Process+Manufacturing Implementation

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

      +Led and mentored 4 undergraduate students in lab research activities. +Liaison to corporate sponsors for final reports and supportive communication.Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical) +Led and mentored 4 undergraduate students in lab research activities. +Liaison to corporate sponsors for final reports and supportive communication.Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical)

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Worker
      • Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

      Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical) Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical)

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Engineering Co-op Student
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

      Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical) Pre-clinical (GLP/non-GLP) and clinical research for multiple cardiovascular products:-VADs-Pacemaker Leads-Coronary Stents (BMS and DES)-Valves (Prosthetic & Mechanical)

Education

  • University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2017 - 2019
  • Texas A&M University
    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Biomedical Engineering
    2011 - 2012
  • Texas A&M University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering
    2008 - 2011

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