Programe Lead

• Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Manager

• Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

Responsible for implementation of PLM, PDP and PMO processes whilst delivering on strategic medical device projects ▪ Revitalised and launched company’s first microprocessor-controlled orthosis; effectively bringing together new cross functional teams (systems, software, hardware, mechanical) to rescope project and bring it in line with core strategies. ▪ Developed and Implemented 5-year pipeline alongside Private equity firm and C-suite to meet growth targets. ▪ Designed and implemented product lifecycle management process ensuring alignment with legacy processes ▪ Recruited and guided new PMs to effectively manage complex MedTech projects Show less

Senior Manager Product Development

• Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

Used best practices to align strategic business initiatives, M&A due diligence, business cases (including development agreements & MSAs), focusing on productivity and efficiency under heavy workloads. ▪ Refreshed global flagship antimicrobial portfolio, implementing multi-tiered launch for 3 devices through the integration of unique strategies and marketing approaches across the division effectively gaining 5% market share in key markets ▪ Championed innovation roadmap and front-end pipeline for an essential offering while also heading up several upgrade and remediation projects (MDD to MDR) that exceeded all expectations. ▪ Designated as global key user for risk and project management, acting as the principal stakeholder liaison to improve processes and address emerging problems and concerns. ▪ Overachieved on goals surrounding programme oversight of advanced wound care product development, management of multisite project leads, and more within a high-stress workplace. ▪ Sought as an internal consultant for cross-departmental projects (innovation, usability, risk, and digital engineering). Produced a knowledge hub to share common issues and lessons learned. ▪ Received commendations for ownership & delivery of novel smart and digital roadmap to support company digital strategies, resulting in positive impacts to millions in new revenue. ▪ Championed PMO-centric principles, facilitating the fastest development project within the company Show less

Research And Development

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

Complete design and development of medical sterile and laser devices. Complete design and development of medical sterile and laser devices.

Director

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

 Led development of two class 1 lithotripsy workstations (US) and a class 1 sterile disposable endotherapy storage device. Produced a new training program for incoming hires on R&D concepts.  Led development of two class 1 lithotripsy workstations (US) and a class 1 sterile disposable endotherapy storage device. Produced a new training program for incoming hires on R&D concepts.

R&D Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

Governed planning, design, and launch of six new class 2a products. Selected as technical lead for the launch of market-leading products that were used as templates for other R&D efforts. ▪ Standardized handling of design documents, design transfer, product training, post-market surveillance, IP activities, and continuous improvement to produce total annual cost reduction. ▪ Built out test and prototype manufacturing labs in both UK (internal) and Sweden, Germany & China (external). Sought to provide input to steering committees and other strategy sessions. ▪ Grew R&D department to 4 FTEs and overhauled relevant HR practices. ▪ Realized new business and customer accounts to exceed target sales growth. ▪ Delivered the company’s biggest product launch to date (SMARTcare), balancing strict budget and regulatory requirements. Recommended new software to improve documentation. ▪ Revitalised a stagnant project by rectifying manufacturing issues in China to advance the project and produce pacesetting revenues, outpacing industry-leading companies. ▪ Led SMARTresponse (digital product development), demonstrating superior technical acumen. ▪ Achieved 15% BOM reduction through continuous improvement & design to cost. Ranked amongst the top of all managers across performance reviews in a competitive company Show less

Exploratory Study Project Manager

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

 Performed 3D kinematic and kinetic analysis, including coaching other researchers on the topic.  Implemented strict regulations and provided other innovative solutions to research problems. Research published in Orthopaedic Research and Review Journal.  Performed 3D kinematic and kinetic analysis, including coaching other researchers on the topic.  Implemented strict regulations and provided other innovative solutions to research problems. Research published in Orthopaedic Research and Review Journal.

Lead Researcher

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

Evaluated the effects of mal-aligned total knee replacements (TKRs) on patient biomechanics in close liaison with orthopaedic surgeons, radiographers and university staff Applied image registration techniques (JointView and JointTrack), dynamic fluoroscopy data and 3D CAD models to assess implant efficacy during normal movement to determine the reasons for increased failure in certain implants Key Achievements Developed novel methods to assess the points of closest contact using Rhino3D Preliminary results showed CoR varied considerably over each phase of the step - up - down movement which were published in the research newsletter Show less

BioTrauma Laboratory Research Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

Research placement with Dr Peter Theobald and Dr Mike Jones. The main areas researched and tested were the effect of different heights and surfaces with regards to infant (3-8 months) head impacts in an effort to quantify the deformation and subsequent force of a head impact on 3rd Generation surfaces Research placement with Dr Peter Theobald and Dr Mike Jones. The main areas researched and tested were the effect of different heights and surfaces with regards to infant (3-8 months) head impacts in an effort to quantify the deformation and subsequent force of a head impact on 3rd Generation surfaces