Christian J. Gonzalez
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Medical Industry Leadership Insititute (MILI) Specialization Certificate
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of ManagementMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Engineering Project Management
Texas A&M University College of EngineeringDec, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Business Management Certificate Program for Engineering Students
Texas A&M University - Mays Business SchoolAug, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Endotronix
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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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.
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Texas A&M University Department of Biomedical Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Product Manager, Upstream and Global Marketing
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Apr 2021 - May 2021
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Product Manager, Upstream and Global Marketing
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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.
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Medtronic
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Product Manager - Advanced Heart Failure Management
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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
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Clinical Engineer/Product Quality Engineer (Post-Market)
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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
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Clinical Engineer
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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
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Texas A&M Cardiovascular Pathology Laboratory (CVPath)
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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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)
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Worker
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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)
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The Texas Heart Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Engineering Co-op Student
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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)
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Education
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University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Texas A&M University
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Biomedical Engineering -
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering