Entries by Winnona Partners

Medtronic Emergency Response Systems Selects Ken Olson to Lead Research and Development

Life Science Partner recruits research and development pioneer in the external defibrillator field Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Ken Olson, as vice president for research and development of Redwood-based Medtronic Emergency Response Systems. In this role, Olson will lead the team of 140 developing Medtronic’s lifesaving LIFEPAK defibrillator/monitors and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).  […]

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Life Science Partner Recruits Ricardo Mesa-Tejada, MD, to Clinical Leadership at Aureon Biosciences

Founder and Director of Immunocytochemistry Laboratory at MetPath/Quest Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Dr. Ricardo Mesa-Tejada, a recognized leader in the field of anatomic pathology to become vice president, pathology, Aureon Biosciences Corporation.  Aureon is a Yonkers, New York-based company enabling personalized patient care utilizing a systems pathology approach to develop predictive clinical […]

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Russ Ellison, MD, Senior Pharmaceutical Executive Joins FibroGen as Vice President, Clinical Development

Leading Clinical Development of Novel Compounds for Anemia and Fibrosis Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Russell Ellison, MD, to become Vice President, Clinical and Medical Affairs at FibroGen, a biotechnology-based drug discovery company using its expertise in the fields of tissue fibrosis and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF) biology to discover, develop and commercialize […]

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Swapan Sen Recruited to Lead Expansion of eRadiology at Cleveland Clinic

Bringing a lifetime of commercial radiology management to internationally renown academic institution Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Swapan Sen to become Executive Director, eRadiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.  Sen was previously the President and COO of Raytel Imaging Holdings, a division of SHL-Telemedicine Ltd., which provides radiology services […]

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BD Biosciences Recruits Jim Carraher to Become Director, Program Management of Cellular Analysis Business

Life Science Partner recruits proven project management leader at Dade Behring and Syva Company Life Science Partner announces the placement of James (Jim) D. Carraher, formerly director of program management at Pelikan Technologies, to become the director of program management, cellular analysis business unit at BD Biosciences.  BD Biosciences, a division of Becton, Dickinson and […]

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Steven Damon Joins Altea Therapeutics as VP, Business Development

Life Science Partner places drug delivery executive to guide business development Life Science Partner announced the placement of Steven Damon as vice president, business development at Altea Therapeutics. Hired August 22, 2005, Damon will be responsible for leading activities in product licensing, product pipeline analysis and assessment of competitive products and technologies.  In particular, he […]

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PrognostiX Welcomes Mark Willig as new CEO

Life Science Partner places entrepreneurial-minded sales exec to lead Cleveland Clinic’s diagnostic services spin-off Life Science Partner announces the placement of Mark R.Willig, as CEO, at Cleveland-based PrognostiX, Inc. As the company’s chief executive, Willig will lead product development and commercialization of technology while overseeing finance and marketing strategy. A medical diagnostics company founded by […]

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Amy Boyle Joins International Team at St. Jude Medical

Life Science Partner places cardio device industry executive to guide international strategy, marketing and product launches. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Amy Boyle as vice president, marketing of the International Division at St. Jude Medical, Inc. For the company’s International Division, encompassing Canada, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, Boyle will […]

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PrognostiX Board Welcomes Dr. Vijay Aggarwal

Life Science Partner recruits industry veteran to board of directors for emerging cardiovascular diagnostics firm Life Science Partner announces the placement of Vijay Aggarwal, Ph.D., as a member of the board of directors for PrognostiX, Inc. Basing its work largely on research from The Cleveland Clinic, PrognostiX focuses on the role of inflammatory processes in […]

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Medtronic Hires Kathy Lewis As A Clinical Information Solutions Director

Life Science Partner places IT product development and customer service expert in lead technology role Life Science Partner announces the placement of Kathy Lewis, MPH, as director for Paceart and clinic practice management solutions at Medtronic, Inc. in Minneapolis. In this new position, Lewis will lead market analysis and strategic planning efforts, oversee customer relationships, […]

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