Chief Medical & Regulatory Leaders

Helping Companies in the Healthcare Industry Recruit Top Chief Medical & Regulatory Talent in the U.S.

Recruiting Physician Leaders with Medical Knowledge and Team Leadership

In the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, roles like Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), Medical Directors, Regulatory Leaders, and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are essential. These professionals ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical products and manage clinical trials and regulatory compliance.

Hiring the right leader for these roles can be challenging. Many physicians are either focused on individual contributions or accustomed to top-down management. This approach may not work well in the team-based structures of biopharma and medical device companies.

With over 20 years of experience as a medical recruitment agency, Life Science Partner knows how to find qualified candidates who excel in both leadership and clinical expertise.

Chief Medical Officers and Medical Directors

Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and Medical Directors are responsible for leading clinical trial management and ensuring medical studies meet scientific and regulatory standards. They work closely with research and development teams, evaluate clinical data, and make critical decisions for product development.

These roles are also crucial for post-market surveillance, where they monitor product safety and address any medical concerns that arise. Since recruiting Steve Oesterle, MD, as Medtronic’s first Chief Medical Officer in 2002, Life Science Partner has built a strong reputation as a top physician recruiter.

Our CMOs and Medical Directors have a deep understanding of health economics, clinical development, and reimbursement strategies. Their leadership helps patients access the latest medical technologies, shaping the future of patient care.

Regulatory Leaders

Regulatory Leaders manage the complex rules governing biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. They handle applications like INDs, NDAs, and premarket approvals (PMAs). Their role is to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory bodies and keep up with changing regulations.

Since 2002, Life Science Partner has recruited top Regulatory Affairs professionals for the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and leading healthcare organizations. We have helped establish not-for-profit groups, such as the Medical Device Innovation Consortium, where regulators and industry leaders discuss ways to speed up innovation.

This work has helped the U.S. regain its lead in device innovation compared to other global regulatory bodies.

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a bridge between pharmaceutical companies and the medical community. They provide scientific information about the company’s products to healthcare professionals and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to gather feedback.

An effective MSL participates in clinical trials, identifies research sites, and ensures study protocols are followed. They also communicate feedback to research and development teams, refining future studies and product strategies.

With more complex biopharmaceuticals and gene-based medicines on the rise, MSLs play a critical role in educating both physicians and patients. Life Science Partner has a proven track record in recruiting medical science liaisons who can manage these complexities and support long-term success.

Teamwork and Leadership

Collaboration between CMOs, Medical Directors, Regulatory Leaders, MSLs, and Medical Managers is essential for success. Together, these leaders ensure products are safe, effective, and compliant with regulations.

Their teamwork brings new medical products to market, improves patient care, and advances public health. At Life Science Partner, we recruit leaders with strong communication skills who can build these effective teams and achieve company goals.

FDA CDRH’s Office Director, Product Evaluation & Quality

Life Science Partner has recruited Ross (Rusty) Segan, MD, formerly Chief Medical Officer of Olympus and Integrated Leader, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, and Medical Affairs at DuPuy Synthes, to the FDA to become Director of the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ) in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).

In this role, Dr. Segan is responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing Device-Specific Offices, the Office of Clinical Evidence and Analysis, and the Office of Regulatory Programs. His leadership ensures quality end-to-end device evaluation and consistent interpretation and application of regulatory policy and guidance.

For more details, visit Ross Segan press release.

Key Characteristics of a Successful MD in the Healthcare Industry

Successful MDs in the healthcare industry should have the following traits:

Medical Expertise: Deep understanding of clinical practice and patient care.
Credibility and Trust: Ability to build relationships with peers and industry leaders.
Communication Skills: Engage in high-level, technical discussions clearly and effectively.
Strategic Vision: Insight into the healthcare landscape and trends.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory processes.
Network Access: Connections with KOLs, clinical sites, and other healthcare professionals.
Peer-to-Peer Relationships: Strong professional relationships within the medical community.
Patient-Centric Focus: Commitment to improving patient outcomes.

If these traits align with your needs, Life Science Partner can help you find the right leader for your organization.

CMO Placement at Humancyte

Chris Fang recently joined Humacyte as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO). With expertise in biologics and medical devices, he will lead clinical trials and product development for Humacyte’s lab-grown blood vessels.

His past roles include founding Amaris Partners and serving as VP and Board Member at Johnson & Johnson DePuy. Fang brings strong skills in clinical trial management, health economics, and navigating the regulatory approval process.

For more detailed information, visit the press release Chris Fang.

Life Science Partner is THE Leader in Recruiting Physicians for Industry

Led by Tom Callaway, MD, Life Science Partner has over 25 years of experience recruiting MDs for top companies. Our team knows how to communicate complex medical issues and connect with the right candidates.

Physicians trust our expertise, making us the perfect recruiting partner for your next MD search. Our peer-to-peer approach allows us to attract the best talent for your organization. We stand out among other medical recruitment agencies due to our understanding of the medical field and our high-quality, customized services.

Winning with the Right Partner – Life Science Partner

Choosing Life Science Partner means selecting a team that excels in recruiting high-level physician leaders. We thoroughly vet candidates for communication skills, leadership style, and company fit to ensure long-term success.

Our careful approach makes the process smoother and more transparent for companies and candidates alike. Confidentiality and professionalism are central to our job search process. We’ll make sure your company’s search is handled smoothly and efficiently.

Tom Callaway, founder of Life Science Partner

VP Clinical & Medical Affairs for Critical Care at Edwards Lifesciences

David Ramsingh, MD, has joined Edwards Lifesciences as Vice President of Clinical & Medical Affairs for Critical Care. He brings a wealth of experience in anesthesiology and ultrasound technology. Ramsingh will oversee clinical trials, data management, and product development.

For more detailed information, visit the press release David Ramsingh.

Featured Press Releases

Troy Tazbaz joins the FDA to lead the Digital Health Division and Center of Excellence

January 26, 2023/0 Comments/by Tom Callaway

Former Oracle SVP, Troy Tazbaz will lead the effort to advance AI and ML for healthcare and help orchestrate a new regulatory environment for digital healthcare. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of the FDA’s new Division Director for Digital Health and Director for the Digital Health Center of Excellence to prepare the agency to partner with […]

FDA Regulatory Leadership For Medtech/IT Convergence

August 5, 2022/0 Comments/by Tom Callaway

Life Science Partner has partnered with the FDA to recruit leaders that can create innovative pathways for early-stage companies to be better prepared for the regulatory review and clearance process. In close collaboration with Jeff Shuren, MD, JD, Head of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) for the FDA, Life Science Partner recruited Doug […]

David McMullen, MD, Recruited as Director, Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices (OHT5), FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)

June 28, 2022/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner has recruited David McMullen, MD, to serve as Director for The Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices (OHT5), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) at the Federal Drug Administration. The CDRH facilitates medical device innovation by advancing regulatory science, providing industry with predictable, consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory pathways, and assuring […]

David Ramsingh, MD Joins Edwards Lifesciences as Vice President, Clinical & Medical Affairs – Critical Care

September 29, 2020/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of David Ramsingh as Vice President, Clinical & Medical Affairs – Critical Care at Edwards Lifesciences. Edwards is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations. Recently, their Critical Care division has expanded its role in AI-supported predictive software solutions that allow ICU physicians to make better […]

Doug Kelly, MD, MBA Joins FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health as Deputy Director for Science

July 21, 2020/0 Comments/by Tom Callaway

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Doug Kelly, MD, MBA as Deputy Director for Science to the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA, CDRH). FDA, CDRH is responsible for protecting and promoting public health by assuring that patients and providers have timely and continued access to […]

Nora York Joins Canary Medical as Senior Director, Regulatory & Quality Assurance

January 13, 2020/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Nora York to join Canary Medical as Senior Director of Regulatory & Quality Assurance. Canary Medical is an innovative medical technology company commercializing smart implants in the orthopedic, cardiovascular, and aesthetic markets. The company integrates a sensor and microprocessor system into FDA-cleared implantable medical devices […]

Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD Joins Edwards Lifesciences as Senior Director, Medical Affairs

July 5, 2019/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD as Senior Director, Medical Affairs with Edwards Lifesciences. Edwards is committed to focusing on the patient journey from diagnosis to treatment to lifetime outcome, and Fabunmi has a rare combination of skills and experiences which make her highly qualified for her new […]

Dave Booth Joins Be The Match as Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

July 5, 2019/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Dave Booth as Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs with Be The Match. Booth is a seasoned quality executive with a broad background in building and leading global quality teams within the medical device industry. At Smiths Medical, Booth was Head of Quality […]

Chris Fang joins Humacyte as Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

January 4, 2019/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Chris Fang, MD, MBA, MHSc as Chief Medical Officer of Humacyte. Fang’s expertise in biologics and medical devices will be an invaluable asset for Humacyte, a pioneering regenerative medicine company. Humacyte’s lab-grown, acellular blood vessels have been awarded FDA fast-track status for their use in […]

Chie Iwaishi Joins Edwards Lifesciences as Vice President, International Regulatory & Clinical Affairs

November 15, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Chie Iwaishi to Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) as Vice President, International Regulatory and Clinical Affairs, where she will lead the expansion of this Irvine-based company in the Japan and Asia-Pacific region. Iwaishi’s three decades of leadership in regulatory and clinical affairs will be an invaluable asset […]

Peter Schiller, PhD Joins Canary Medical as Vice President, Research & Development

August 21, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner Executive Search is pleased to announce the recruitment of Peter Schiller, PhD to Canary Medical, where he will serve as Vice President of Research and Development. Canary Medical is an innovative medical technology company commercializing smart implants in the orthopedic, cardiovascular, and aesthetic markets. The company integrates a sensor and microprocessor system […]

Fred Siebert Joins Beckman Coulter as Director, Global Clinical Affairs

April 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Fred Siebert to Beckman Coulter as Director, Global Clinical Affairs. Beckman Coulter is an innovative diagnostics and life science company that creates the world’s most efficient diagnostic laboratories. It is part of the Danaher group of families. In this new role, Siebert will be responsible […]

K2M Recruits Caitlyn Seidl to be Director, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs

April 22, 2018/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Caitlyn Seidl to K2M, where she will serve as Director, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs. Based in Leesburg, Virginia, K2M is a medical device company focused on creating tools and implants for minimally-invasive spine surgery. The company is a leader in the 3D printing of spinal […]

Bert Slade, MD, Joins Tissue Tech as Vice President, Clinical Development

July 7, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Chief Scientific and Medical Officer Advanced Wound Care, Smith & Nephew Life Science Partner recruited Bert Slade, MD, to serve as the Vice President, Clinical Development for TissueTech. Slade has built his career in leading clinical trials, medical affairs, and regulatory approvals for medical device and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. He joins TissueTech while also […]

Chris Stein, MD, PhD, Joins Allergan As Director, Medical Safety Physician

April 14, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Global Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Safety Physician Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Chris Stein, MD, PhD, was recruited by Life Science Partner to serve as Director, Medical Safety Physician for Allergan where he will oversee Pharmacovigilance for Allergan’s CNS drug portfolio. In his previous role at Otsuka, Stein partnered with safety physicians at Bristol Myers Squibb to co-market […]

Jing Xie, PhD, MS, Joins MDIC as Vice President, Clinical Affairs

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Vice President, Global Clinical Affairs, Zimmer Biomet Life Science Partner recruited Jing Xie, PhD, MS, former Vice President, Global Clinical Affairs for Zimmer Biomet to become the Medical Device Innovation Consortium’s (MDIC) first Vice President, Clinical Affairs. MDIC is the first-ever public-private partnership (PPP) created with the sole objective of advancing medical device regulatory […]

Scott Cohn Joins Surgical Specialties as Vice President, Global Quality Assurance

February 1, 2017/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Director, Global Quality Assurance Haemonetics Corporation Scott Cohn was recruited by Life Science Partner to serve as Surgical Specialties’ Vice President, Global Quality Assurance where he will build a quality systems team and implement the harmonization of Surgical Specialties’ quality operations across its manufacturing facilities worldwide. Cohn joins Surgical Specialties after serving as […]

Judi Jaeger Joins Beckman Coulter as Director, Global Clinical Affairs

September 23, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Vice President, Clinical Affairs at Elixir Medical Life Science Partner has recruited Judi Jaeger to become Director, Global Clinical Affairs at Beckman Coulter reporting to Kim Oleson, Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Danaher’s Life Sciences and Diagnostics Platform. “With first-hand leadership experience in the clinical development of two world-leading Class III devices and […]

Jeremy Miller, MD, Joins EndoChoice – Pathology Director

June 8, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director of Urologic Pathology/GI Pathology at Ameripath Life Science Partner has recruited Jeremy Miller, MD, to lead the Pathology Lab at EndoChoice, a College of American Pathology (CAP) accredited lab focused on providing the highest level of quality and service to the GI community. Miller joins EndoChoice after serving as Director of Urologic Pathology […]

Joe Jimenez Joins TissueTech as Vice President, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

May 31, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Vice President, PGT Quality Teva Pharmaceuticals Joe Jimenez, Vice President, formerly PGT Quality for Teva Pharmaceuticals has recently become Vice President, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs for TissueTech, a Miami-based company producing regenerative amniotic tissue-based products for use in the ophthalmology, optometry, musculoskeletal and wound care markets. Life Science Partner partnered with CEO Amy Tseng […]

Susan Blank Joins BioConfirm Laboratories as Chief Medical Officer

May 31, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Atlanta Healing Center and President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Susan Blank, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer for the Atlanta Healing Center to become the Chief Medical Officer for BioConfirm Laboratories-a new company based in Atlanta […]

Robert Rajalingam Joins Smiths Medical as VP, Global Product Management, Vascular Access

May 27, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Site Leader and Vice President for Global Marketing at Medtronic/Covidien Vascular Therapies As a medical device leader and strategic marketing executive, Robert Rajalingam has been selected to lead Smith Medical’s $300 M Vascular Access business. Life Science Partner collaborated closely with Vice President, Carl Stamp to recruit Rajalingam from Medtronic. Vascular medicine has been […]

Yanshan Ma, MD, PhD, Joins Allergan As Senior Director, Medical Safety Physician

April 13, 2016/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Director, Global Safety Officer at The Medicines Company Life Science Partner recruited Yanshan Ma, MD, PhD, to become Senior Director, Medical Safety Physician, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases for Allergan. In her new role Dr. Ma will be responsible for the group’s safety strategy, pharmacovigilance and medical risk management. Dr. Ma joins Allergan […]

Bob Wassman, MD, Recruited to become Chief Medical Officer for Lineagen

September 25, 2015/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Chief Medical Officer Rosetta Genomics Life Science Partner recruited Bob Wassman, MD, to become Chief Medical Officer of Lineagen to lead The Company’s clinical direction, product strategy, medical affairs, and global trials and registration process for Lineagen’s products and services. Previously, as Chief Medical Officer for Rosetta Genomics, Wassman played a critical role in […]

Gloria Matthews, DVM, Joins Histogenics as Chief Medical Officer

September 15, 2015/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Director, Research and Development At Genzyme/Sanofi Life Science Partner has recruited Gloria Matthews, DVM, PhD to become Chief Medical Officer at Histogenics. In her new role Matthews will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Adam Gridley, and will serve as the senior physician within Histogenics responsible for clinical direction, product strategy, medical […]

Barb DeBaun, RN, MSN Recruited to Vestagen as Consulting Vice President, Clinical Affairs

July 25, 2015/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Improvement Advisor for Cynosure Health Joins Vestagen Life Science Partner recruited Barb DeBaun, RN, MSN, CIC, to become Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for Vestagen Technical Textiles, Inc. DeBaun joins Vestagen after serving as an Improvement Advisor for Cynosure Health where she provided vision and leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of performance […]

Jim Schneider, JD, Joins American Medical Systems as Manager of Compliance

October 15, 2014/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Business Process Analyst, Global Compliance at Boston Scientific Life Science Partner recruited Jim Schneider, JD to become Manager of Compliance for American Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions. In his new role at AMS, Schneider will have strong business and sales facing responsibilities including training, investigations and the development of new policies […]

Andre Daniels, MBChB, Joins Allergan as Vice President, Head of Medical Safety Physicians

March 17, 2014/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Global Head of Safety Surveillance for Amgen Life Science Partner recruited Andre Daniels, MBChB, Executive Director, Pharmacovigilance at Amgen to become Vice President, Head of Medical Safety Physicians at Allergan. In his new role, Daniels will lead a team of physician executives to support the four key commercial franchises and their pipeline of innovative […]

Frank Rivas, JD, Joins American Medical Systems as Compliance Officer

March 10, 2014/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Vice President, Compliance and Integrity Programs for NSF Health Sciences Life Science Partner recruited Frank Rivas, JD to become Compliance Officer for American Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions. Rivas was previously the Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Spectranetics Corporation, an interventional cardiology medical device company under a Corporate Integrity Agreement with […]

Nigel Wilkinson Joins EndoChoice as Vice President, Quality and Regulatory

December 4, 2013/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Senior Vice President, Quality and Assurance at Smith & Nephew Life Science Partner recruited Nigel Wilkinson, a seasoned quality assurance executive to become the Vice President, Quality and Regulatory for EndoChoice. In his new role, Wilkinson will be responsible for managing a global quality and regulatory organization in the United States, Germany, and Israel. […]

Jesse McCool, PhD, Joins Cytovance Biologics as Vice President, Microbial Services

December 2, 2013/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Process Development at Lonza Biologics Life Science Partner recruited Jesse McCool, an innovative and energetic R&D leader, to become Vice President, Microbial Services for Cytovance Biologics. Founded in 2003, Cytovance is one of the premier biological contract companies of therapeutic proteins and antibodies from mammalian cell culture to microbial fermentation. “Jesse brings considerable […]

Courtney Barton Joins Allergan – Director, Corporate Compliance

October 18, 2013/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Corporate Compliance & Global Data Privacy at Bausch & Lomb Life Science Partner recruited Courtney Barton, an experienced global compliance executive, to become Director, Corporate Compliance for Allergan Medical. In her new role, Barton will be responsible for leading compliance with CIA directives and developing Allergan’s compliance policies for the $1.4B medical device businesses. […]

Dan Merz Joins St. Jude Medical as Director, Clinical Affairs

May 9, 2013/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 14 2013 Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Dan Merz to become Director, Clinical Affairs for St. Jude Medical. Merz is an innovative engineer who has created teams and processes to improve the speed of clinical development and product approval in the US and Japan. Merz’s leadership capabilities will serve […]

Richard Pellegrino Joins K2M Inc. as Vice President, Advanced Technology Development

November 7, 2012/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President, Research and Development of Relievant Medsystems Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Richard (Rick) Pellegrino to become Vice President of Advanced Technology Development for K2M. “Pellegrino is technically sound, an excellent manager, and a scrappy entrepreneurial inventor,” noted Tom Callaway, MD, Founder and President of Life Science […]

Tina Webb Joins Allergan as Director, Business Compliance, Pharmaceuticals

November 7, 2012/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Associate Director, US Pharmaceuticals Compliance and Ethics for Bristol-Myers Squibb Allergan, Inc. is a technology-driven, multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices in the areas of eye care, neurosciences, medical dermatology and urologics. The company is best known for its Botox franchise. Tina Webb, an […]

Wes Porter Joins Allergan as Vice President, Deputy Compliance Officer

November 7, 2012/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits Vice President of Ethics and Compliance at CareFusion Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Wes Porter, a senior compliance executive and attorney, to become Vice President, Deputy Compliance Officer at Allergan Inc. Best known for its Botox franchise, Allergan is a technology-driven, multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative […]

Cathy Srebalus-Barnes, PhD Joins Hospira as Senior Director, Bioanalytical Sciences

July 13, 2012/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Former Director, Bioproduct Analytical Development at Eli Lilly and Company Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Cathy Srebalus-Barnes, PhD, an experienced bioanalytical executive, to become Senior Director, Bioanalytical Sciences, Global Biologics R&D for Hospira, Inc. Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that develops, manufactures and markets products that help improve […]

Nancy Grygiel joins Allergan as Senior Director, Corporate Compliance, International

September 1, 2011/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Director of Global Compliance Program at Mylan Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Nancy Grygiel, an experienced global compliance executive, to Allergan, Inc. to become Senior Director, Corporate Compliance, International for the company. Allergan is a technology-driven, multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals, […]

Thomas Nikolai to Join Hospira as Senior Director, External Biologics Collaborations and Partnerships

June 25, 2011/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Director, Biologics, Parenteral Products at Abbott Laboratories Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Thomas Nikolai, MS, MBA, to become Senior Director, External Biologics Collaborations and Partnerships for Hospira’s biosimilars division. Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that develops, manufactures and markets products that help improve […]

Peter Lacouture Joins Hospira as Medical Director, Pain Management

March 1, 2011/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner Recruits Pain Clinical Specialist from Purdue Pharma and Co-Founder of Magidom Discovery Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Peter Lacouture, PhD, to become Medical Director of Pain Management for Hospira. Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that develops, manufactures and markets products that help improve the safety, […]

Lisa Becker joins AGA Medical as Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs

December 15, 2010/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Director, Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Boston Scientific Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Lisa Becker, a senior medical device regulatory executive, to become Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs for the AGA Medical Corporation. AGA Medical is a Plymouth, Minnesota based medical device company focused on the development, design, manufacture, […]

Maria Koullick, PhD, joins AGA Medical as Senior Director of Clinical Affairs

December 1, 2010/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Clinical Affairs Executive at ATS Medical, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Maria Koullick, PhD, a senior clinical trials executive, to AGA Medical to become Senior Director of Clinical Affairs for the company. AGA Medical Corporation is a Plymouth, Minnesota based medical device company focused on the development, […]

Dr. Scott Treiber joins Hospira as Vice President of Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs

November 1, 2010/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Executive Vice President at inVentiv Clinical Solutions Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Scott Treiber, PhD, an experienced clinical research leader, to Hospira to become Vice President of Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs. Hospira is a $5 B global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company based in Lake Forest, […]

Seema Kumbhat, MD, joins Hospira as Medical Director, Device Development – Clinical Decision Support

November 1, 2010/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President, Medical Affairs at McKesson Provider Technologies Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Seema Kumbhat, MD to Hospira to become Medical Director, Device Development – Clinical Decision Support. Hospira is a $5 B global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company based in Lake Forest, Illinois. In this new […]

Steve McQuillan Joins Medtronic’s AF Solutions as Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

July 15, 2009/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Lead Director of Clinical Affairs at Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of clinical affairs executive Steve McQuillan to Medtronic’s Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Division (CRDM), the largest and oldest business unit of the global $13.5 billion medical device company. With the recent acquisitions […]

Life Science Partner Recruits Robert Superko as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Celera

March 1, 2009/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Co-Founder of Berkley HeartLab to Lead Medical Affairs at Celera Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Robert Superko, MD, most recently Executive Director of Genomics and Human Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta’s Translational Research Institute, to Celera. Celera is a healthcare business delivering personalized disease management through a combination of products and […]

Jay Millerhagen joins St. Jude Medical Atrial Fibrillation Division as Senior Director, Clinical Affairs

December 10, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Executive of Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of medical device executive Jay Millerhagen to St. Jude Medical, a global cardiovascular medical device company, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. St. Jude’s Atrial Fibrillation Business Unit designs, manufactures, and markets specialty cardiovascular devices for […]

Jane Weiss Doerr joins Windy Hill Medical as Director of Clinical Affairs

November 19, 2007/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Director, Program Management for Genzyme Corporation Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Jane Weiss Doerr, RN, MSN, a seasoned oncology clinical trials executive, to Windy Hill Medical as Director of Clinical Affairs. Windy Hill Medical is a California-based medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on the development of […]

Lode Debrabandere to Lead Autoimmune Business Unit at Osiris Therapeutics

July 27, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner brings clinical development and marketing talent to help launch first stem-cell therapy Life Science Partner announces today the recruitment of Lode Debrabandere, PhD, former vice president, Neuroscience Business Unit of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company to Osiris Therapeutics to become general manager of Osiris Therapeutics’ Autoimmune Diseases business unit. Osiris is a privately-held biopharmaceutical […]

Ross Tonkens, MD, Chosen to Lead Clinical Development at Regado Biosciences

July 13, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruits pharmaceutical veteran and cardiology specialist as chief medical officer Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Ross Tonkens, MD, FACP, to become the chief medical officer of Regado Biosciences. Tonkens joins the company from Quintiles Transnational where he served as senior director, medical and scientific services and global scientific head for […]

Hospira Recruits Kurt Gunter, MD, to Lead Cell Therapy Initiatives

July 6, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner recruit offers valuable experience in regulatory and commercialization strategy Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Kurt C. Gunter, MD, as medical director, cell therapy of Hospira, a Chicago area based medical products company. Hospira is a specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company launched from the core global hospital products business of […]

Hal Mathews, MD to Become VP Medical Affairs for Medtronic Sofamor Danek

April 24, 2006/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

To Lead Clinical, Regulatory, Reimbursement Strategy and Physician Relations Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Hallet H. Mathews, MD, to become vice president, medical affairs for Medtronic Sofamor Danek. Medtronic Sofamor Danek is the world’s leading orthopaedic company which develops and manufactures products that treat a variety of disorders of the cranium and […]

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

October 19, 2005/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

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 […]

Life Science Partner Announces Placement of Sara Toyloy at Medtronic Vascular

December 1, 2002/0 Comments/by Winnona Partners

Life Science Partner announces the placement of Sara Toyloy, as vice president, regulatory affairs with Medtronic Vascular in Santa Rosa, California. Toyloy will work with the senior staff, business units, and geographic areas to set worldwide strategic direction for quality, regulatory affairs, and clinical research. Toyloy was most recently director, clinical and regulatory affairs for […]