Life Science Partner is a Leading Medical Device Executive Recruitment Firm
The medical device industry in the United States is the largest in the world, valued at over $180 billion. It includes a wide range of products, from simple bandages to complex wearable medical devices and minimally invasive surgical devices.
Key players in this market include medical device companies like Medtronic, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson. These companies are at the forefront of innovation in areas such as digital health, real-time patient monitoring, and advanced medical equipment.
Medical technology companies continue to drive change by developing innovative medical devices that help improve patient outcomes.
With the rise of chronic diseases and an aging population, the medical device industry must continually innovate. There is a growing demand for new technologies like artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring, and minimally invasive procedures.
As a result, medical device companies require leaders who understand both product development and regulatory complexities. This demand for talent has made medical device executive recruiters a key partner for companies looking to stay competitive.
Diagnostic imaging includes technologies like X-ray, MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound. These tools help healthcare professionals see inside the body, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
GE Healthcare and Siemens Healthineers are leaders in this field. GE’s Revolution CT scanner provides high-resolution images with lower radiation, while Siemens’ Magnetom MRI series offers precision and patient comfort. These innovative medical devices help doctors make better decisions and improve patient outcomes.
In vitro diagnostics (IVD) detect diseases and infections using samples like blood or tissue. This segment is essential for early-stage disease detection and improving patient outcomes.
Abbott Laboratories and Thermo Fisher Scientific are top players. Abbott’s Alinity systems offer high accuracy across multiple tests, while Thermo Fisher’s Applied Biosystems brand leads in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine. These technologies play a vital role in real-time disease management and treatment.
Cardiovascular devices help manage heart-related conditions. This category includes pacemakers, stents, and heart valves.
Medtronic is the global leader, known for its Micra Transcatheter Pacing System—the world’s smallest pacemaker. Boston Scientific is another major player, recognized for its drug-eluting stents. These devices are crucial for treating heart disease, extending life, and improving patient quality of life.
Orthopedic devices treat bone and joint issues. They include joint replacements, spinal implants, and tools for fracture repair.
Stryker Corporation and Zimmer Biomet are industry leaders. Stryker’s Mako robotic system enhances precision in joint replacement surgeries. Zimmer Biomet’s Persona knee system is tailored for individual patients. These companies aim to restore mobility and reduce pain, enhancing patient outcomes.
Life Science Partner recruited Dr. Richard Pellegrino as VP of Advanced Technology Development at K2M, Inc. Dr. Pellegrino’s experience in neurological technologies at Medtronic and Integra LifeSciences made him ideal for advancing spinal solutions at K2M.
For more details, visit Richard Pellegrino.
Minimally invasive surgical devices allow smaller incisions, quicker recovery, and fewer risks for patients. Intuitive Surgical leads this segment with its da Vinci robotic surgery systems. These systems are used in procedures like prostatectomies and heart valve repairs.
Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon division is another key player, offering advanced suturing and stapling tools. These technologies make minimally invasive surgery safer and more effective, helping improve patient outcomes.
Neurological devices treat conditions like Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Medtronic is a leader in this area, known for its deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems, which help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Boston Scientific is another top company, offering spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain. These devices are transforming neurological care by providing better therapies for complex conditions.
Life Science Partner recruited John LaLonde, PhD, to lead Medtronic’s stimulation research and product development. His work in remote patient monitoring and wireless technologies has driven major advancements in cardiac and neurological devices.
For more information, see John LaLonde.
Respiratory devices support patients with breathing problems. This category includes ventilators and CPAP machines.
Philips Healthcare and ResMed are the leading companies. Philips’ Respironics line is popular for treating sleep apnea, while ResMed specializes in home ventilation. These devices help patients breathe better and live more comfortably at home.
Urological devices include dialysis machines and urinary catheters for managing urinary tract issues.
Baxter International is a leader in the dialysis market, offering machines that provide home-based treatment. Boston Scientific offers products like the AMS 700 penile implant, widely used for erectile dysfunction. These devices play a critical role in urological health.
Ophthalmic devices diagnose and treat eye conditions. They include intraocular lenses and LASIK equipment.
Alcon and Johnson & Johnson Vision lead this segment. Alcon’s lenses and surgical systems are used in cataract surgery, while Johnson & Johnson’s ACUVUE contact lenses are popular for vision correction. These products help millions of patients achieve better eye health.
Diabetes care devices include insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre is a top CGM device that allows patients to monitor blood sugar without fingersticks. Medtronic’s MiniMed insulin pumps automate insulin delivery based on real-time glucose readings. These devices help patients manage diabetes more effectively.
Life Science Partner recruited Mark Adler to Medtronic Diabetes as Director of R&D. His expertise in sensor technology will help Medtronic advance its continuous glucose monitoring systems.
For more details, visit Mark Adler.
Wound care devices help treat and manage different types of wounds, like surgical cuts, ulcers, and burns. These devices include dressings, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems, and compression products.
Acelity, which is now part of 3M, is a leader in NPWT systems. They are best known for their V.A.C. Therapy, which uses pressure to promote wound healing. Smith & Nephew is another top company that offers advanced dressings and NPWT systems to support faster recovery.
These innovative medical devices are important for healing wounds and preventing complications, helping to improve patient outcomes.
Hospital and surgical equipment include a range of products used in healthcare settings, such as operating tables, surgical instruments, and patient monitoring systems.
Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon division is known for its advanced surgical tools like sutures and staplers. Medtronic offers comprehensive solutions, including the Valleylab energy platform used in a variety of surgeries.
These devices are essential for equipping hospitals and ensuring safe and effective procedures. Medical technology companies with strong leadership and innovative solutions help develop these tools, which in turn improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Home healthcare devices let patients take care of their health at home. These include dialysis machines, mobility aids, and blood pressure monitors.
Philips Healthcare is a leader in this area. Their Lifeline alert systems and home ventilators help patients with long-term conditions. ResMed is another big company, focused on sleep therapy with their popular CPAP machines for sleep apnea.
These devices make it easier for patients to manage their health from home, improving comfort and quality of life.
Life Science Partner recruited Scott Hirsch, former CEO of Solta Medical, to join the Board of Directors at SOLIUS. With his experience leading medical device companies and working in complex regulatory areas, he is a perfect fit for SOLIUS.
Hirsch played a big role in helping Solta Medical grow, which led to its $250 million sale to Valeant. At SOLIUS, he will help guide the launch of their new UVB light therapy for treating Vitamin D deficiency.
For more details, visit Scott Hirsch.
Wearable medical devices include smartwatches and fitness trackers that monitor health metrics like heart rate.
Apple and Fitbit are major players. The Apple Watch tracks ECG and blood oxygen levels, while Fitbit devices monitor activity and sleep. These real-time devices enable users to monitor and improve their health daily.
For more than 20 years, Life Science Partner has been a trusted recruiter for the medical device industry. Our team has deep experience in medical technology, regulatory compliance, and product development. We help medical device companies find the top talent they need to grow and succeed.
We work closely with our clients to find top medical device leaders who can navigate the challenges of product development, research and development, and digital health. We don’t just fill roles—we build teams that drive change and help improve patient outcomes.
At Life Science Partner, we use a principal-led recruiting model. This means our clients always work directly with a senior recruiter. Our process is hands-on and tailored to your needs, so we can find quality candidates who are the best fit for your company.
Our approach starts with learning about your company’s culture, goals, and challenges. Then, we create a detailed job description that shows what makes the role special.
Next, we search for top candidates through careful research and strategic outreach. Our team handles interviews and gives you clear feedback, so you have all the information you need to make the right choice.
We also do reference checks and help you negotiate the offer. Our goal is to make the hiring process smooth and stress-free. This way, you can focus on building a strong team for the long term.
Whether your company is just starting out or expanding into global markets, we can help you find leaders who will support your growth.
Our placements include roles like Chief Executive Officer, VP of Advanced Technology Development, and other key positions in medical device research and development.
With our experience in the medical device market, we know how to find the best candidates quickly.
From building start-up teams to strengthening leadership in established companies, Life Science Partner is the recruitment agency you can trust to find high-quality candidates who will help your business thrive.
Life Science Partner is thrilled to recruit Ross “Rusty” Segan, MD, to become FDA CDRH’s Office Director, Product Evaluation and Quality.
Former CEO of Solta Medical joins SOLIUS Board of Directors. Life Science Partner is proud to have recruited Scott Hirsch to join the SOLIUS Board of Directors. With extensive experience leading medical device companies and steering business units to success, Hirsch brings a wealth of regulatory expertise and business acumen to SOLIUS. In collaboration with […]
Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Bogart to serve as Senior Vice President, US Healthcare for B-Secur, a global leader in accelerating the quality of EKG signals to create highly accurate analytics for digital heart health. Life Science Partner served as a strategic consulting and executive search partner of B-Secur to support their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner has recruited Tom Afzal to become Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Novum Medical. Novum Medical is a private, medical device and orthopedics company developing advanced orthobiomaterials that are structurally sound and compatible to the body. Having shown success with their current applications in extremities, the company is entering the spine […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Chris Elliot to Tier One, where he will be a part of a team of professional design engineers as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Tier One is an engineering design firm consisting of top-tier, professional engineers with exceptional talent. The group provides solutions in product […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the successful placements of Canary Medical’s Senior Research & Development team. Canary Medical is an innovative MedTech company modernizing smart implants in the orthopedic, cardiovascular, and aesthetic markets. The company integrates a sensor and microprocessor system into FDA-cleared implantable medical devices to remotely gather biometric data and transmit […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mark Adler, MBA to Canary Medical, where he will serve as Vice President of Product 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 into FDA-cleared implantable […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mark Phelps, PhD to Canary Medical, where he will serve as Vice President of Technology 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 into FDA-cleared implantable […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Balakrishnan Shankar to Canary Medical, where he will serve as Vice President of Operations. 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 […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Megan Eckerman to CryoLife (NYSE:CRY) as Vice President of Global Marketing. Eckerman will lead the unification of this Atlanta-based company’s US and European marketing efforts under a common worldwide strategy as CryoLife continues its transformation from an allographic human tissue provider to a global aortic […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Liz Spurgin to become the first Vice President, Health Economics and Patient Value for the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC). The MDIC brings together representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), industry, […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Carl Spear, OD, MBA, to serve as Senior Vice President, Eyecare for Luxottica, the world’s largest eyeware company. Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury, sports and performance eyewear. Of Luxottica’s 80,000 employees, more than 5,000 are US-based Doctors […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Dan Schrock to Leica Biosystems to serve as Senior Director, Global Clinical Affairs. Leica Biosystems is a global leader in clinical diagnostics technologies providing a full suite of anatomic pathology products and laboratory workflow solutions for cancer diagnostics. Utilizing this platform, the company provides customized […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mark Alvarez to Irrimax, where he will serve as Chief Executive Officer. Irrimax is an Atlanta-based medical technology company that is redefining wound irrigation with Irrisept, the only FDA-cleared medical device for irrigation containing the proven antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). Alvarez was most recently Chairman, […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner is pleased to announce the recruitment of Pamela Goldberg to lead the Medical Device Innovation Consortium as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to starting her own consulting firm in 2017, Ms. Goldberg served as the CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Collaboration, a public economic development engine designed to foster technological advancements, […]
Former Director, Global Sales Operations at Terumo BCT Brigham Briggs has joined Smiths Medical as Vice President, Global Sales Operations – a newly created role for the company where Briggs will have responsibility over the sales organization worldwide. He will oversee the standardization of the sales pipeline, funnel management and incentive compensation across Smiths Medical’s […]
Life Science Partner recruited Rachael Fleurence, PhD, to serve as the MDIC’s Executive Director, Coordinating Center in partnership with the National Evaluation System for Health Technology (NEST). MDIC is the first-ever public-private partnership (PPP) created with the sole objective of advancing medical device regulatory science. MDIC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that operates in partnership […]
Former Director, Business Development at Erdman Tony Brennan has joined Underwriters Laboratories as Director, North American Sales for the company’s Health Sciences business unit reporting to Upayan SenGupta, Vice President, General Manager, Health Sciences—SenGupta was recruited to UL by Life Science Partner in 2015. Brennan previously served as Director, Business Development for Erdman, a consulting […]
Former Senior Director, Global Quality Operations Mylan Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner recruited Deva Puranam, MSc, MBA, to serve as Vice President, Global Laboratory Operations at Baxter International to lead the company’s laboratory standardization practices and build out quality systems infrastructure across Baxter’s lab facilities worldwide. Puranam joins Baxter after serving as Senior Director, Global Quality […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Vascular Pathways Life Science Partner has recruited Bill Bold, former CEO of Vascular Pathways and senior medical device leader, to become Chief Executive Officer for Vestagen, an innovator in the development of Active Barrier fabrics and protection technology to protect the healthcare worker. Prior to joining Vestagen, Bold turned […]
DANVERS, Mass., Oct. 08, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABMD), a leading provider of breakthrough heart support technologies, today announced that Seth Bilazarian, M.D. will be appointed as Vice President of Interventional Cardiology Programs, effective October 8, 2015. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Seth Bilazarian to Abiomed, where he will add a specialized interventional […]
Former Director, Global Segmentation Program, GE Healthcare Life Science Partner recruited Upayan SenGupta, MBA, an innovative senior medical device executive, to become Vice President and General Manager, Health Sciences for Underwriters Laboratories where he will lead The Company’s continued transformation of the Health Sciences business unit from a compliance and audit organization to a proactive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Former Chief Financial Officer at INC Research Life Science Partner recruited David Gill, MBA to become Chief Financial Officer at EndoChoice. EndoChoice an Atlanta-based company providing physicians with gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnostics, infection control and imaging products. He was most recently CFO of INC Research, a publicly traded contract research organization. Previously Gill served as the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President, Research and Development, Remote Patient Monitoring at Boston Scientific Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of John Lalonde, an innovative senior medical device executive, to become Vice President, Product Development, Technology and Stimulation Research for Medtronic Neuromodulation. Neuromodulation is Medtronic’s second oldest and fourth largest business unit, with […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Robert Galemmo, PhD, to the Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern Research Institute is an independent, not-for-profit center for scientific research organization with a focus on the discovery and advancement of new, small-molecule therapeutics from the design […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering at GluMetrics Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Adler to become Director, Research and Development, Sensors Engineering for Medtronic Diabetes. Medtronic Diabetes is the world leader in insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. In his most recent role at GluMetrics, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 former Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at Uptake Medical Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Pam Simons, an experienced medical device clinical and regulatory executive, to AGA Medical to become Senior Director of Clinical Affairs for the company. AGA Medical Corporation Plymouth, Minnesota based medical device company focused on […]
Life Science Partner recruits biomaterials expert to lead synthetic cartilage product development Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Steve Walsh, PhD, a senior biomaterials technology and development expert, to Carticept Medical to become Vice President, Research and Development for the company. Carticept Medical is an Atlanta-based medical device company developing novel therapies designed to […]
Life Science Partner recruits Senior Cardiovascular Product Development Executive. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Gene Jung, formerly Vice President of Engineering at ProRhythm, to the newly created Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC) based in Cleveland, Ohio. Headquartered on the campus of The Cleveland Clinic, GCIC was launched with a $60 million grant for […]
Life Science Partner recruits Innovative R&D Scientist. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Shubhayu Basu, PhD, formerly Group Lead for New Business Ventures at Abbott Vascular, to the newly created Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC) based in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization was launched with a $60 million grant for the State of Ohio to […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Vice President, Business and Commercial Development from ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Brian Lundstrom, an experienced biopharmaceutical business development executive, to Windy Hill Medical to become Chief Executive Officer for the company. Windy Hill Medical is a California-based medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner announces recruitment of former Senior Director, Product Development and Technology at Medtronic, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Mark Phelps, a senior technology development leader, to LifeSync Corporation as the Vice President of Research and Development. LifeSync is an early stage medical device company focused on the continued development, marketing […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President of Biology Services of Ricerca Biosciences Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Randy Jones, PhD, an experienced pharmaceutical development executive, to Windy Hill Medical to become Vice President, Preclinical Development. Windy Hill Medical is a California-based medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on the development of products […]
Life Science Partner recruits Senior Leader from the Cardiovascular Medical Device Industry. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Low, a senior cardiovascular medical device executive, to the newly created Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC) based in Cleveland, Ohio. Headquartered on the campus of The Cleveland Clinic, GCIC was launched with a $60 million […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner announces recruitment of former Executive Director Operations, New Product Development for Cordis Corporation. Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Nancy McLane, a senior operations executive, to LifeSync Corporation as the Senior Vice President of Operations. LifeSync is an early stage medical device company focused on the continued development, marketing and sales […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Senior Research Director of Bioscience Research & Development at Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Sam Helgerson, a senior product development leader, to Symphony Medical, Inc. as the Vice President, Research and Development. Symphony Medical is a venture-backed development stage company focused on non-destructive therapies directed […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Group Director, Biologics Research and Development of Medtronic Sofamor Danek. Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Jeffrey Gross, PhD, former Group Director of Biologics R & D at Medtronic Sofamor Danek in Memphis, Tennessee, as Vice President of Engineering. Angiotech is the world leader in the emerging field of […]
Life Science Partner announces recruitment of former Global President of J&J’s OrthoNeutrogena Company, a Division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Chris Dennis, a senior sales, marketing and general management executive, to Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Senior VP of Sales and Marketing. Angiotech is a global specialty pharmaceutical […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Director, Analytical Research and Development of Celator Pharmaceuticals Corporation Life Science Partner announces the appointment of Tom Weber, a pharmaceutical R & D executive, to Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as the Director of Analytical Chemistry. Angiotech is a world leader in the emerging field of drug-eluting medical devices and biomaterials. With […]
Life Science Partner recruits Tim Lowinger, PhD, global leader in chemistry research and development to help propel proprietary products Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Tim Lowinger, PhD, formerly vice president, chemistry research at Bayer Healthcare, to lead Angiotech Pharmaceuticals’ newly formed division of pharmaceutical science and chemistry. Angiotech is the world leader in the […]
Life Science Partner recruits global leader in preclinical development to help accelerate product creation and add pharmaceutical expertise Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Andrew Penman, PhD, formerly president, preclinical development at Aptuit (a spin-out of Quintiles Transnational) to lead Angiotech Pharmaceuticals newly formed division of preclinical development. Angiotech is the world leader in […]
Life Science Partner recruits former Vice President, Finance and CFO of Serologicals Corporation who led company through $1.3 B acquisition Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Harold W. (Bud) Ingalls to CardioMEMS, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer. CardioMEMS is an early stage medical device company focused on the application of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) […]
Life Science Partner recruits expert in operations and supply-chain management Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Mark Johnson to become vice president of operations for Redwood, Washington-based Medtronic Emergency Response Systems (ERS). In this role, Johnson will lead a team of 300, including 125 in manufacturing, who are building Medtronic’s lifesaving LIFEPAK defibrillator/monitors and […]
Life Science Partner recruits a general manager and manufacturing operations expert from Baxter Healthcare Life Science Partner announces the recruitment of Andrew (Andy) Lux to become general manager of operations for the Medtronic Sofamor Danek Warsaw facilities. Medtronic Sofamor Danek is a leading orthopaedic company and the fast growing division of Medtronic, Inc. The Company […]
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 […]
Former CEO of Cardiac Science to Build New Atrial Fibrillation Company Life Science Partner announced today the recruitment of Ray Cohen to become Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Symphony Medical, a clinical development stage company commercializing biopolymer-based products for cardiovascular conduction abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation. A Cleveland Clinic spin-off […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner places healthcare industry strategist and investment banker to guide medical device company. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Shelley Hartman as president and chief executive officer for GMP Companies, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to her overall responsibilities for global strategy, finance, and operations, Hartman will direct GMP Companies’ […]
Life Science Partner places business-savvy surgeon to manage promising new interventional spine therapy division. Life Science Partner announces the placement of Gregory J. Vaughn, MD, as general manager of the new interventional spine business unit, at Medtronic Sofamor Danek, a subsidiary of Medtronic. In his new role for the early-stage spinal therapy division, Dr. Vaughn […]
Thomas H. Callaway, MD, announces Life Science Partner’s completion of four major searches for Medtronic during 2002. The four executives recruited to the world’s leading medical device company include: Reggie Groves, General Manager, Patient Management, Cardiac Rhythm Management – formerly Global Managing Partner, Enterprise Services, Scient. Chris Hadland, Vice President, Quality, Medtronic Vascular – formerly VP, Operations and Quality […]
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 […]
Life Science Partner announces the placement of Chris Hadland as vice president, quality with Medtronic Vascular in Santa Rosa, California. At this new position, Hadland will establish operational and quality standards, including developing departmental standards programs, defining performance metrics and audit guidelines, measuring the quality program’s impact, and preparing for potential audits. Hadland was most […]
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