Bio

Senior Executive and Physician with 20+ years of experience in early and mid-stage medical device companies. Major contributor in evaluating promising technologies for potential investment, and developing leading-edge products from ideation to commercialization and market success. Leverages medical, surgical and business expertise to bridge gaps between clinical, engineering and end-user perspectives. Builds long-term, positive relationships with investors, KOLs, scientific advisors, physicians, boards of directors and others. Polished communicator with formidable presentation skills. Leadership success in directing planning and execution of pre-clinical and clinical studies and full product development life cycles from concept to Phase III trials and FDA clearance, development of clinical education programs, training of sales force, and substantial contribution to quality and regulatory matters, including IDE filing. Experienced in navigating funding and venture capital arenas. Broad clinical background spans general/plastic surgery, burn/wound care, and emergency/occupational/aerospace medicine. Specialties: Product Development / Commercialization Clinical / Surgical Environments Strategy Development / Planning Clinical Trials / Programs / Protocols Investor / Board Relations Regulatory Environments Investment Due Diligence Communication / Presentation Pre-Clinical / Clinical Study Execution Emerging Technology Evaluation