SurModics Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionCEO: Gary R. Maharaj (Dec 27, 2010–) Headquarters: Eden Prairie, MN Founded: 1979 Subsidiaries: Creagh Medical Limited, BioFX Laboratories Inc,
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SurModics June 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota January 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota January 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota April 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota January 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2009 - May 2011
University of Minnesota August 2009 - January 2011
University of North Dakota August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Powder X-ray Diffraction, Research, Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Scanning Electron..., Characterization, Materials Science, Chemical Synthesis, Teaching, Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, TEM, Matlab, Raman Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron..., Energy-dispersive X-ray..., UV-Vis-NIR, Clean Rooms, Sputter Deposition, FTIR, Nanomaterials, NMR, Confocal Microscopy, SEM
Education
University of Minnesota 2012 — 2014
Doctorate/Professional, Chemistry
The University of North Dakota 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 3.7 GPA
SurModics May 2015 - Present
3M July 2013 - May 2015
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Matlab
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Owatonna High School 2008 — 2012
MillerCoors March 2013 - Present
Alabama Beverage and Distribution Companies February 2010 - March 2013
Evonik Degussa through ITAC Solutions August 2012 - January 2013
Baxter Healthcare September 2010 - November 2010
SurModics March 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Cell Culture, Biotechnology, PCR, Protein Chemistry, Western Blotting, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Immunoassays, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, Tissue Culture, Technology Transfer, Assay Development, DNA, Cell Biology, Immunohistochemistry, Drug Discovery, Fluorescence Microscopy
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009 — 2012
Masters, Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Biotechnology
Stillman College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Southern Research Institute 2014 - Present
The University of Alabama at Birmingham 2014 - Present
Hergenrother & Associates Consulting, LLC 2013 - Present
SurModics 2010 - 2013
SurModics 2008 - 2010
SurModics 2004 - 2008
SurModics 1998 - 2004
Boston Scientific 1992 - 1997
Skills
R&D, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Design Control, Product Development, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, Drug Delivery, Combination Products, Polymers, Commercialization, Formulation, FDA
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987 — 1992
PhD, Chemical Engineering
University of Notre Dame 1983 — 1987
BS, Chemical Engineering
HB Fuller December 2013 - June 2014
SurModics September 2004 - September 2013
Medtox Laboratories 1995 - 2004
University of Minnestoa 1984 - 1995
Skills
Six Sigma, Resin, ITIL, Process Improvement, Active Directory, Polymer Chemistry, Windows Server
Education
Vanderbilt University 1978 — 1980
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Environmental Toxicology
Purdue University 1973 — 1978
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry
Queens College 1966 — 1971
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
Douglas Scientific January 2015 - Present
Douglas Scientific July 2014 - January 2015
Douglas Scientific April 2014 - July 2014
SurModics October 2011 - April 2014
SurModics January 2011 - October 2011
Skills
ELISA, Western Blotting, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Assay Development, Protein Chemistry, Business Development, Biochemistry, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, R&D, Hardware Diagnostics, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery, Life Sciences, Protein Purification
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SurModics January 2014 - Present
Fairview Health Services September 2012 - January 2014
Deloitte & Touche August 2007 - September 2012
University of North Dakota August 2006 - May 2007
Copeland Buhl & Company January 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, CPA, Big 4, Auditing
Education
The University of North Dakota 2005 — 2007
Masters, Business Administration
The University of North Dakota 2002 — 2007
Bachelors of Accountancy
SpineThera August 2015 - Present
Emily Rose Consulting, LLC. September 2013 - Present
Minnetronix, Inc. October 2013 - August 2015
American Medical Systems February 2011 - October 2013
American Journal Experts August 2010 - September 2013
SurModics July 2007 - February 2011
Medtronic October 2002 - August 2005
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2015
Biodesign Certification, Innovation
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2007
M.S., Organic Chemistry
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2004
B.S., Biochemistry
The Dow Chemical Company November 2014 - Present
Glenroy, Inc. January 2013 - November 2014
Bostik December 2011 - November 2012
BASF March 2008 - September 2011
Restore Medical November 2006 - March 2008
SurModics November 2005 - November 2006
Brennen Medical April 2004 - May 2005
HB Fuller June 1997 - April 2004
Skills
Polymers, Coatings, Adhesives, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Raw Materials, Chromatography, R&D, Manufacturing, Plastics, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Resin, Formulation, Additives, GMP, TGA, Extrusion
Education
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1991 — 1996
Ph.D., Pharmacy
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC) 1991 — 1993
Master, Polymer Science and technology
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1985 — 1991
BS, Pharmacy
Hennepin County Medical Center July 2015 - Present
SurModics June 2014 - June 2015
ACR Homes June 2014 - October 2014
North American Mission Board May 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Outlook, Community Outreach, Leadership
Education
Bethel University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (B.S.N), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Home June 2014 - Present
Aldevron, LLC 2005 - June 2014
SurModics 2003 - 2005
General Mills 2002 - 2003
Skills
GMP, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Industry, PCR, Validation, GLP, Cell Culture, R&D, Sop, Biochemistry, FDA, Microbiology, Purification, Vaccines
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1997 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Medtronic March 2014 - August 2015
Pall Life Sciences February 2008 - September 2013
Selenium Ltd June 2006 - February 2008
Nanocopoeia January 2005 - May 2006
Surmodics September 2001 - September 2004
Medtronic April 1995 - August 2001
Boston Scientific January 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Polymers, R&D, Validation, Design of Experiments, Materials Science, Medical Devices, Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Process Simulation, Product Development, Analytical Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Purification, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Nanotechnology, Six Sigma, Project Management, Manufacturing
Education
University of West Florida 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1985 — 1987
Master's Degree, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
University of Madras 1977 — 1982
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Chemistry
SurModics March 2015 - Present
Ecolab August 2014 - March 2015
Ecolab January 2013 - August 2014
Boston Scientific January 2012 - December 2012
Boston Scientific Corporation October 2007 - December 2011
Boston Scientific Corporation June 2006 - October 2007
Guidant Corp./Boston Scientific Corp. May 2003 - June 2006
Guidant Corporation October 1995 - May 2003
McGladrey & Pullen September 1991 - October 1995
Skills
SOX, US GAAP, General Ledger, Compliance, Tax, Change Leadership, Team Leadership, Building Strong Teams, Decision Making, College Recruiting, Accounting, Acquisition Integration, Auditing, CPA, Change Management, Cost Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Essbase, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, High Performance Teams, Hyperion Enterprise, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, JD Edwards, Leadership, Process Improvement, Revenue Recognition, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1994 — 1996
Masters Degree, Business Taxation
Metropolitan State University 1989 — 1991
BA, Accounting
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program January 2001 - Present
ev3 1999 - 2000
DiaSorin 1991 - 1999
SurModics 1984 - 1990
Skills
Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Oncology, Hospitals, Immunology, Public Health, Leadership
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1984
BS, Biology, Chemistry
SurModics February 2012 - Present
North Star Processing, LLC August 2009 - February 2012
Skills
HACCP, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, GMP, CAPA, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2005 — 2009
BS, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Ecolab 2010 - Present
Ecolab 2005 - 2010
Ecolab 1997 - 2005
SurModics February 1992 - October 1997
Eli Lilly and Company August 1989 - February 1992
Skills
R&D, Chemistry, Product Development, Surfactants, Industrial Cleaning, Formulation Chemistry, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Project Management, Formulation, Professional Mentoring, Strategy, Validation, Technology Transfer, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Polymers, Coatings
Education
Northern Illinois University
MS, Chemistry
St. Mary's College of Winona
BA, Chemistry
SurModics June 2015 - Present
SurModics May 2014 - May 2015
Fashion Avenue June 2011 - August 2013
The Hope Chest June 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Desktop Computers, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Windows, Information Systems, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2015
BSB, Marketing and Management Information Systems
MAC Global LLC January 2013 - Present
General Electric November 2010 - Present
SurModics August 2007 - November 2010
Baxter BioScience March 2006 - August 2007
Skills
GMP, FDA, Validation, Sop, Engineering, Process Improvement, GLP, Laboratory, Management, Polymers, Calibration, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Project Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Data Analysis, Business Development, Integration, PCR, Budgets, Nuclear, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Pharmaceutics, Business Analysis, Testing, HPLC, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Training, Leadership Development, Outlook, Customer Service, Process Simulation, R, Root Cause Analysis, SOP, Software Documentation
Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor’s of Science, Biology & Chemistry
SurModics June 2015 - Present
PepsiCo April 2013 - June 2015
Otis Elevator Company March 2010 - April 2013
United States Air Force April 2003 - November 2009
Skills
Engineering Management, Military, Engineering, DoD
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1997 — 2002
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Convergys August 2011 - Present
First Baptist Church November 2010 - March 2014
New River Community Action October 2009 - August 2011
U.S. Census Bureau April 2010 - June 2010
Dish Network April 2002 - October 2009
Old Dominion Tin Shop November 2001 - December 2005
SurModics January 2000 - September 2001
Volt December 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Training, Teaching, Staff Development, Quality Assurance, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Employee Training, Customer Service, Coaching, Mentoring, E-Learning, Curriculum Development
Education
Old Dominion University 2012 — 2016
Psychology
Saint Jude Medical 2010 - Present
Coloplast 2008 - 2009
SurModics 2000 - 2008
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
SurModics February 2001 - Present
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1999 — 2003
Fire Science
The Dow Chemical Company April 2013 - Present
The Dow Chemical Company July 2010 - April 2013
DiaSorin October 2008 - June 2010
SurModics July 2007 - September 2008
University of Minnesota September 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Product Development, Protein Chemistry, R&D, Design of Experiments, UV/Vis, Nanotechnology, Research, Polymers, Coatings, Polymer Science, Characterization, Formulation, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Process Simulation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
PhD, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Optum June 2014 - Present
Optum February 2014 - June 2014
Hennepin County Medical Center 2011 - 2013
University of Minnesota 2012 - 2012
Minnesota Department of Health 2011 - 2012
St. Paul Radiology 2010 - 2011
St. Croix Orthopaedics 2007 - 2011
SurModics 2009 - 2010
AspenBio Pharma,Inc 2008 - 2009
Skills
Clinical Research, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, SAS programming, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacogenomics, Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases, Survey Research, Data Management, Project Management, PCR, Literature Reviews, Data Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology
St. Olaf College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, Management
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting LLC July 2012 - Present
Minnesota Science and Technology Authority July 2010 - July 2012
Aistrup Consulting March 2009 - July 2010
Soligie July 2007 - March 2009
Honeywell 2005 - 2007
Everest Marketing 1994 - 2005
Surmodics 1987 - 1993
Dacomed Corp. 1982 - 1987
Skills
Medical Devices, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Coaching, Licensing, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Marketing, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, SBIR, Management, Biotechnology, Sales, B2B, Marketing, Business Strategy, Program Management, Strategy, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Project Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, Lifesciences, Product Launch, Six Sigma, Budgets, Consulting, Proposal Writing, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Commercialization, Management Consulting, SBIR & STTR, DoD, NIH, NSF, Government R&D proposals, Executive Management, Training
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Marketing Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Postgrad studies, Biochemistry
The University of Kansas
Bachelors, Chemistry, Philosophy
University of San Francisco 2009 — 2009
Masters Certificate, Advanced Internet Marketing & Measurement
University of St. Thomas 2009 — 2009
Mini-masters, Business Communication
SurModics October 2011 - Present
SurModics 2009 - 2011
SurModics 2008 - 2009
SurModics 2007 - 2008
SurModics 2006 - 2007
Gentra Systems, Inc 2005 - 2006
Gentra Systems 2003 - 2005
Gentra Systems 2000 - 2003
Gentra Systems 1998 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Lifesciences, Product Management, Commercialization, PCR, Clinical Research, Capital Equipment, gel electrophoresis, UV..., Product Management...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MBS
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Hoya Surgical Optics 2013 - Present
Hoya Surgical Optics 2013 - Present
Hoya Surgical Optics 2011 - 2013
SurModics 2006 - 2009
Baxter Healthcare January 2006 - August 2006
Allergan April 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, R&D, ISO 13485, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Ophthalmology, V&V, Product Development, Validation, CAPA, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Market Development, Quality System, Design Control, Cross-functional Team..., Biomedical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Regulatory Affairs
Education
Claremont Graduate University 1992 — 1994
MBA (Executive), 1994
University of Central Florida 1982 — 1984
MS Engineering, Mechanical and Computer Engineering
QiG group April 2011 - Present
SurModics December 2007 - November 2010
PDL BioPharma 2005 - 2007
CIMA Labs 2003 - 2005
Diametrics Medical 1993 - 2002
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1990 — 1993
SurModics December 2009 - Present
DiaSorin May 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Lifesciences, Business Development, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, FDA, Commercialization, Sales, GMP, Leadership, Manufacturing, Management, Assay Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, Validation, Molecular Biology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Biology
Robert Half Management Resources March 2015 - Present
United Way of Faribault February 2015 - Present
LoCorr Funds September 2013 - March 2015
SurModics July 2012 - September 2013
PwC November 2010 - June 2012
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause September 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Auditing, SEC filings, GAAP, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, External Audit, Financial Statements, General Ledger
Education
St. John's University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Faribault High School 2000 — 2004
SurModics October 2014 - Present
SurModics 2010 - Present
SurModics 2007 - 2010
SurModics 2001 - 2007
SurModics 1998 - 2001
Celox Laboratories 1997 - 1998
Skills
Drug Delivery, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, FDA, Lifesciences, Protein Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Design Control, CAPA, Microscopy, R&D, Immunoassays, Cell Culture, Cell, HPLC, ISO 13485, V&V, ELISA, Validation, In Vitro, Tissue Culture, GMP, Cell Biology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Medical Devices, Chemistry, GLP, SDS-PAGE
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
B.S., Biology
Medtronic March 2011 - Present
SurModics 2000 - 2010
Boston Scientific 1995 - 2000
Skills
ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Design Control, FDA, Medical Devices, Drug Delivery, CAPA, Product Development, Coatings, Manufacturing, R&D, Biomaterials, Sop, Quality System, Formulation, Materials, Commercialization, Validation, V&V, Technology Transfer, Design of Experiments, Minitab, Lifesciences, ISO 14971, Polymers, Engineering, Characterization, Biotechnology, GMP
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1995
BS Chemical Engineering
SurModics March 2014 - Present
Beckman Coulter July 2008 - February 2014
Medical Industry Leadership Institute June 2013 - August 2013
Carlson School Leadership Advisory Board December 2011 - May 2013
Beckman Coulter June 2007 - July 2008
Independent Contractor May 2005 - June 2007
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry December 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Immunoassays, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Technical Support, Hardware Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Statistics, Technical Training, Technical Services, Financial Modeling, CAPA, Voice of the Customer..., Market Research, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Analysis, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Negotiation
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2014
MBA, Finance, Medical Industry Specialization
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
B.S., Biochemistry
Minnetronix, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Medical Device Consulting September 2011 - March 2013
SurModics 2003 - August 2011
Cognicity 1999 - 2002
Sherpa Partners 1998 - 1999
Robertson Stephens 1994 - 1997
Shiva Corporation 1994 - 1994
IBM Corporation 1989 - 1994
Morgan Stanley & Co. 1985 - 1987
Education
Harvard Business School 1987 — 1989
MBA
Dartmouth College 1981 — 1985
A.B., Economics and Engineering
TELA Bio, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Siemens Healthcare April 2012 - June 2013
SurModics August 2011 - March 2012
MD Biosciences, Inc. November 2010 - August 2011
MD Biosciences July 2008 - November 2010
GlaxoSmithKline June 2005 - July 2008
Skills
FDA, Process Improvement, Biopharmaceuticals, ISO 13485, ISO 9001
Education
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Crime, Law and Justice - Forensic Science
Bimeda October 2013 - Present
Bimeda December 2012 - September 2013
Amerilab Technologies September 2008 - March 2011
SurModics May 2007 - August 2008
CIMA Labs November 2001 - November 2006
3M Pharmaceuticals August 1986 - November 2001
Skills
GMP, Formulation Development, Coatings, FDA, Drug Delivery, R&D, Validation, Pharmaceuticals, Technology Transfer, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Project Management, Quality Assurance, CMC Regulatory Affairs, 5S, Pharmaceutical Industry, Formulation, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Sop, CAPA, Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutics, Product Launch, V&V, Design of Experiments, Commercialization, Regulatory Submissions, Product Development, Analytical Chemistry, ISO 13485, HPLC
Education
The University of Manchester 1993 — 1998
Masters, Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences
Semler Scientific May 2014 - Present
Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industries March 2014 - Present
Hansen Medical June 2010 - February 2014
SurModics November 2003 - June 2010
Cardiac Science 2003 - 2006
Vascular Architects January 2000 - November 2003
Guidant Corporation 1994 - January 2000
Eli Lilly and Company 1978 - 1994
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
JD, Law
Purdue University
BS, Chemistry
Purdue University
BA, Biology
Covidien 2007 - Present
SurModics 2005 - 2007
Advance Biosurfaces April 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Project Management, Design for Manufacturing, SPC, Biomaterials, Commercialization, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Continuous Improvement, Capital Equipment, Plastics, ISO, Product Design, Engineering, Process Engineering, Polymers, Kaizen, Gage R, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Quality Control, Drug Delivery, Change Control, Supplier Quality, DMAIC, GMP, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, FDA GMP, Coatings, Testing, Characterization, Medical Device R, Failure Analysis, Orthopedic, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Experimentation
Education
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 1995 — 2003
Master of Engineering (MEng), Polymer/Plastics Engineering
United Therapeutics 2015 - Present
North Carolina Biotechnology Center 2010 - 2015
PGC 2008 - 2010
SurModics 2006 - 2008
Deephaven Capital 2003 - 2006
Piper Jaffray 1997 - 2003
Skills
Biotechnology, Equity and Debt..., Licensing, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Equities, Mergers, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Private Equity, Loans, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Medical Devices, Investments, Leadership, Portfolio Management
Education
Princeton University
AB, Economics
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
SurModics May 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems March 2010 - May 2015
Genmab October 2007 - November 2009
PDL BioPharma November 1994 - October 2007
Allina Hospitals & Clinics June 1992 - November 1994
Skills
GMP, FDA, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Change Control, Process Improvement, Technology Transfer, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Quality Control, Microbiology, ELISA, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, ISO, Cell Culture, Validation, V&V, Quality System
Education
St. Cloud State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Medical Technology
St. Cloud State University 1987 — 1992
Medical Technology
Vertellus May 2011 - Present
Rapid Diagnostek April 2010 - November 2010
SurModics 2008 - 2010
CIMA Labs 2006 - 2008
BASF 2004 - 2006
ISP Fine Chemicals 1997 - 2004
Griffin LLC 1992 - 1997
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation 1990 - 1992
W.R. Grace 1989 - 1990
Skills
FDA, Iso 9000, APIs, GMP, CAPA, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, V&V, Technology Transfer, Quality System, GLP, HPLC, LIMS, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, Sop, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Cleaning Validation, Formulation, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Drug Delivery
Education
Purdue University 1984 — 1989
PhD, Analytical Chemistry
Monmouth University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Chemisry
Minnetronix, Inc. July 2015 - Present
BPK Technologies June 2015 - Present
SurModics May 2015 - June 2015
Johnson Plastics November 2014 - April 2015
Unitron Hearing, Inc. February 2014 - December 2014
nParallel, Inc. January 2014 - November 2014
AIM November 2005 - April 2014
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Screening, Internet Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Personnel Management, Public Speaking, Technical Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Microsoft Excel, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Toastmasters, College Recruiting, Employee Handbooks, ADP Payroll, HR Consulting, Employer Branding, Recruitments, Job Evaluation, Job Descriptions, Succession Planning, Exit Interviews, Performance Management, Strategic HR, Taleo, Teamwork, Compensation, Management, Training, Onboarding, Team Building, Payroll, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Java, VB.NET, JavaScript, Basic HTML, CSS, ADO.NET, WordPress
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2010 — 2011
BA
Hennepin Technical College 2006 — 2010
Associate's degree
TCF Bank 2015 - Present
U.S. Bank 2005 - 2015
U.S. Bank Corporate Trust 1999 - 2005
U.S. Bancorp 1995 - 1999
SurModics 1993 - 1995
Rosemount 1989 - 1993
Skills
Anti Money Laundering, Process Improvement, Management, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development, AML, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Financial Services, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Trust Services, Regulatory Compliance
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
MBA, Management
SurModics February 2012 - Present
Honeywell Aerospace February 2011 - January 2012
SurModics May 2006 - February 2011
Trammell Crow Company April 2005 - May 2006
EcoWater Systems LLC October 2002 - May 2005
Skills
HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Change Management, ADP Payroll, Compensation & Benefit, Compensation Structure..., Corporate Benefits, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational..., Organizational..., Coaching, Negotiation, Applicant Tracking..., Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, ADP HRB, Benefits Design, Benefits Negotiation, Technical Recruiting, Intranet, Lean Manufacturing, Medtech, Biotechnology, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution, Process Improvement, Succession Planning, Employee Wellness, Human Resources, Executive Coaching
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
MS, Human Resources
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Evonik Degussa April 2011 - Present
Southern Research Institute January 2011 - April 2011
SurModics July 2008 - October 2010
Skills
HPLC, Polymer Characterization, Thermal Analysis, TGA, GPC, Polymers, Biomaterials, NMR
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2005 — 2008
M.S., Chemistry
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2000 — 2004
B.S., Chemistry
Versant Ventures March 2014 - Present
Split Rock Partners August 2009 - March 2014
PTV Healthcare Capital May 2006 - August 2009
Rice University 2004 - 2008
SurModics May 2004 - August 2004
Cleveland Clinic May 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Venture Capital, Medical Devices, Commercialization, Biomedical Engineering, Lifesciences, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Due Diligence, Strategy, Management, Product Development
Education
Rice University
Ph.D., Bioengineering
University of Iowa
BSE, Biomedical Engineering
Invensys July 2014 - December 2014
Michigan Technological University May 2013 - May 2014
Michigan Technological University January 2013 - May 2014
SurModics May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Technical Writing, Research, FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, Author-it, JMP, Solidworks, Microsoft Word, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, AutoCAD, Mathematica, Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, Optical Microscopy, Creative Writing, Persuasive Writing, SnagIt
Education
Michigan Technological University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.84
SurModics September 2006 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2001 - April 2006
University of Minnesota 2002 - 2006
Pizza Hut 1997 - 2001
Skills
HPLC, Immunoassays, Endotoxin, ELISA, pH meter, Assay Development, Bioburden, Spectrophotometry, GC-FID, Pipetting, Reverse Phase, LAL, Purified Water, Conductivity Meter, Goniometer, Contact Angle, Rheometry, SoftMax Pro, Dot Blot, Microplate Reader, Micropipette, Electro-mechanical..., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Management, Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
Biology, Biology umbrella, Asian Languages & Literatures (Chinese)
SurModics February 2013 - Present
SurModics July 2012 - March 2013
Michigan Technological University January 2012 - April 2012
Michigan Technological University July 2011 - April 2012
Michigan Technological University May 2010 - August 2010
3M June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microbiology, HPLC, Gel Electrophoresis, GMP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Coatings, Teamwork, Clean Rooms, Individual Project..., Friction Testing, Stain Testing, Viscosity, Solids Analysis, Spray Coating, Dip Coating, Sop, Testing
Education
Michigan Technological University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General with minor in Microbiology
Saint John's University 2007 — 2008
SurModics February 1985 - March 2002
St. Jude Medical May 1985 - January 1986
Capitol Medical Laboratory February 1985 - September 1985
Skills
Microbiology, Chemistry
Education
Michigan Technological University 1980 — 1984
Medical Technology
Nanocopoeia, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Nichols Consulting, LLC September 2010 - February 2011
CIMA Labs a Cephalon Company October 2008 - September 2010
Magellan Medical Technology Consultants/NicholsConsulting August 2007 - October 2008
Celleration June 2004 - August 2007
SurModics October 2002 - March 2004
LecTec Corporation April 1997 - October 2002
Ecolab 1993 - 1997
3M 1981 - 1993
Park Nicollet Health Services 1975 - 1981
Skills
Medical Devices, Business Development, Product Launch, Strategic Planning, Positioning, Product Management, Product Development, Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Biotechnology, Market Development, Marketing Management, Market Research, Start-ups
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota Calson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
BS, Medical Technology
Prime Therapeutics August 2013 - Present
Thomson Reuters January 2013 - August 2013
Thomson Reuters April 2005 - December 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley December 1999 - April 2005
SurModics March 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communications, Intranet, Employee Engagement, Human Resources..., Leadership Communication
Education
Luther College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, English
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2003
Atherotech July 2011 - Present
SurModics August 2007 - October 2010
Brookwood Pharmaceuticals January 2005 - August 2007
Southern Research Institute June 1989 - January 2005
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Validation, GMP, Biotechnology, Sop, Aseptic Processing, GxP, Cleaning Validation, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Healthcare, Customer Service, Account Management, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's degree
Purdue University July 2015 - Present
JoVE August 2013 - Present
JoVE September 2012 - August 2013
Mayo Clinic December 2009 - July 2012
University of Washington June 2009 - November 2009
University of Washington September 2003 - June 2009
SurModics September 2007 - January 2008
Tech Capital Group June 2007 - September 2007
Nanyang Technological University January 2006 - February 2006
Skills
Biomaterials, Cell Culture, ELISA, Fluorescence Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, Histology, Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Western Blotting, Nanotechnology, Medical Devices, Scanning Electron..., Image Analysis, Data Analysis, Material Properties, Instron, Electrospinning, Biodegradable Polymers, Polymer Characterization, JMP, Microscopy, Biotechnology, Science, Molecular Biology, Research, Assay Development
Education
University of Washington 2003 — 2009
Ph.D., Bioengineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
BBME, Bioengineering
Sanofi May 2014 - January 2015
Sanofi March 2012 - May 2014
Genzyme Corporation 2009 - March 2012
Genzyme Corporation September 2006 - 2009
SurModics September 2001 - August 2004
Quantech Ltd September 1999 - August 2001
Education
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA
University of Minnesota 1996 — 1999
BSc
SurModics November 2014 - Present
SurModics, Inc. October 2005 - October 2014
Johns Hopkins Medical School April 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Drug Delivery, R&D, Characterization, Formulation, Medical Devices, Coatings, Biomaterials, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Protein Chemistry, FDA, HPLC, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology
Education
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2003 — 2005
Post-Doctoral, Controlled drug and protein release for the treatment of braincancer
The Hebrew University 1998 — 2003
Ph. D., biodegradable polymers and drug delivery
VU University Amsterdam 1991 — 1996
M.Sc, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Willem de Zwijger 1984 — 1990
High School
SurModics, Inc. August 2011 - Present
SurModics, Inc. September 2008 - August 2011
SurModics July 2005 - September 2008
Guidant 2001 - 2005
Merchant & Gould 1999 - 2001
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1997 - 2001
Accenture 1993 - 1996
Skills
Lifesciences, Drug Delivery, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, FDA, Licensing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patents, Commercialization, Mergers
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Pelican Resource Group, LLC 2005 - Present
Shire Pharmaceuticals 2014 - 2015
DSM Pharmaceuticals 2009 - 2010
Sandoz 2008 - 2009
SurModics 2008 - 2008
Intranasal Therapeutics 2006 - 2008
Wyeth 2006 - 2007
Shire Pharmaceuticals 2003 - 2004
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2003
Givaudan Flavors 1998 - 2002
Skills
Operational Excellence, Process Engineering, Validation, Project Management, 21 CFR Part 11, Manufacturing, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Change Management, Materials Management, CAPA, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Operations Management, Medical Devices, GMP, Production Planning, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, Cross-functional Team..., GxP, Purchasing, GCP, Sop, Computer System..., Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Quality System, Strategic Planning, R&D, Packaging, Warehousing, Contract Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Consulting, V&V, Clinical Trials, Biopharmaceuticals, Product Launch, GLP, Change Control, Regulatory Requirements, GAMP
Education
University of South Florida
BS in Chemical Engineering
SurModics August 2011 - Present
SurModics December 2009 - August 2011
Phillips Plastics April 2008 - December 2009
St. Jude Medical January 2008 - April 2008
PDL BioPharma Inc. April 2003 - December 2007
Pharmacia Corporation December 2001 - April 2003
Amgen Inc. April 1992 - November 2001
Sasol (formerly Vista Chemical Company) July 1988 - April 1992
Skills
Validation, Quality System, CAPA, V&V, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, Computer System..., Manufacturing, Quality Control, SDLC, Project Management, Integration
Education
Canandaigua Academy
North Carolina State University 1983 — 1988
B.S., Chemical Engineering/Biosciences
California State University-Northridge 1997 — 1999
MBA, Finance
SurModics, Inc. February 2007 - Present
SurModics, Inc. September 2006 - February 2007
SurModics, Inc. June 2002 - September 2006
SurModics June 1997 - May 2002
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Biomaterials, R&D, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Drug Delivery, V&V, Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices
Education
The University of North Dakota 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
SurModics October 2013 - Present
SurModics October 2011 - October 2013
SurModics November 2008 - October 2011
SurModics October 2008 - November 2008
SurModics January 2006 - October 2008
University of Wisconsin-Madison December 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Materials Science, Medical Devices, R&D, Polymers, Chemistry, Research, Drug Delivery, Patents, Biomaterials, Coatings, Formulation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering
Northwestern University 1994 — 1997
B.S., Materials Science & Engineering
North High
Medtronic August 2007 - Present
Eaton Hydraulics August 2004 - August 2007
SurModics September 2001 - August 2004
Honeywell July 1999 - August 2001
Bay West Inc. September 1997 - July 1999
Northwest Airlines 1996 - 1996
Skills
EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Industrial Hygiene, ISO 14001, Environmental Auditing, Waste Management, Waste, EPA, Phase I, RCRA, Hazardous Materials..., Hazardous Materials, HAZWOPER, Emergency Management, Recycling, DMAIC, Sustainability, Chemical Safety
Education
Bemidji State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies
Spectrum Plastics Group December 2014 - Present
SurModics 2006 - October 2014
SurModics 2001 - 2006
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2001
Boston Scientific 1995 - 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, Manufacturing, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, Validation
Education
Century College
AAS
MIRATECH Corporation February 2015 - Present
SurModics January 2001 - January 2015
Boston Scientific 1994 - 2001
Skills
Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Operations, Quality System, New Business Development, FDA, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Validation, Negotiation, Product Development, GMP, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Drug Delivery, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Syspro, Process Engineering, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Process Simulation, V&V, Quality Control, Biotechnology, Sop
Education
Manufacturers Alliance 2014 — 2014
LEAN Certified, LEAN certification
APICS 2007 — 2008
CPIM, Certified Production and Inventory Management
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1993 — 1994
Associate's degree, Small Business Administration/Management
American Medical Systems January 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific 1996 - February 2011
Surmodics 1991 - 1996
Scimed Life Systems 1986 - 1991
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Product Development, GMP, ISO 13485, Biotechnology, FDA, CAPA, Design of Experiments, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 14971, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, Commercialization, R&D
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1986
MS, Biomedical Engineer
Iowa State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemical Engineering
Tapemark March 2015 - Present
Envoy Medical March 2009 - March 2015
SurModics October 2006 - November 2008
Aveda 2004 - 2006
LecTec January 2001 - April 2004
3M 1996 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, R&D, FDA, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Product Development, Validation, GMP, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Formulation, Polymers, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Chemistry, Quality System, CAPA, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, SPC, Engineering, Manufacturing, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Sop, Characterization, ISO
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
FSHS 1990 — 1992
Symbion Discovery, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Intermountain Healthcare 2001 - Present
DCG Consulting Inc. 1994 - Present
University of Utah Technology Commercialization Office 1995 - July 2008
SurModics 1985 - 1995
Skills
Lifesciences, Licensing, Entrepreneurship, Biotechnology, Patents, Strategy, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Start-ups, Business Development, FDA, Product Development, Venture Capital, Life Sciences
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1992
MS-MOT, Management of Technology
University of California Los Angeles 1982 — 1984
MS, Immunology
Licensing Executive Society
CLP, Certified Licensing Professional
Boston Scientific May 2000 - Present
SurModics September 1985 - May 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Business Development, Management, Product Launch, Commercialization, Pharmaceutical Industry, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Capital Equipment, Leadership, Product Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, FDA, Sales Management, Marketing, New Business Development
Education
St. Olaf College
HLT, Inc. April 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems August 2011 - April 2012
Teleflex Medical May 2010 - August 2011
ev3 Inc. June 2008 - June 2010
Myocor June 2006 - June 2008
Boston Scientific 1997 - 2006
SurModics September 1995 - April 1997
Watson Pharmaceutical Laboratories November 1994 - September 1995
Skills
Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Machinery, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design Control, FDA, V&V, CAPA, R&D, Minitab, Validation, FMEA
Education
University of California, Riverside
B.S., Physics
3M February 2012 - Present
3M July 2009 - February 2012
SurModics September 2006 - November 2008
University of Washington 2002 - 2006
UW Engineered Biomaterials- NSF Center 2001 - 2006
USAF September 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Chromatography, Design of Experiments, Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Lifesciences, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Biomaterials, Microscopy, FDA, Validation, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Devices, GMP, Cell Culture, Pharmaceutical Industry, Gas Chromatography, R&D, Biomedical Engineering, Commercialization, Nanotechnology, GLP, Biotechnology, HPLC, Product Development, Characterization, Polymer Chemistry, UV/Vis
Education
University of Washington 2001 — 2006
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomaterials, Polymers, Tissue Engineering
Macalester College 1996 — 2000
BA, Chemistry
J Chinn LLC February 2008 - Present
Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation 1991 - Present
SurModics 2003 - 2008
CarboMedics Inc. 1990 - 2002
Education
University of Washington 1983 — 1990
PhD, Chemical Engineering
University of Colorado Boulder 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemical Engineering
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
Medtronic March 2011 - May 2014
3M September 2010 - March 2011
Covidien May 2009 - September 2010
SurModics March 2008 - November 2008
3M September 2000 - December 2007
Crompton Corporation February 1998 - August 2000
Part 3 Corporation (now Pace Analytical) March 1997 - January 1998
Education
St. Olaf College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor, Chemistry
SurModics May 2014 - Present
SurModics October 2011 - May 2014
SurModics April 2008 - October 2011
LKT Labs, inc June 2006 - April 2008
Skills
R&D, Polymers, Chemistry, Purification, Organic Chemistry, Product Development, Project Management, Opportunity Assessment, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices
Education
Hamline University 2007 — 2011
MA, Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Hamline University 1998 — 2002
BA, Chemistry
The Trinity Business Group 2012 - Present
Shakopee Volleyball Association May 2013 - Present
CIMA Labs (Teva Pharmaceutical Company) 2005 - 2012
Novartis Consumer Health January 2004 - March 2005
SurModics January 1995 - January 2004
Skills
Healthcare, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, GMP, Pharmaceutics, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Process Improvement, Strategic Alliances, Biotechnology, Project Management, Business Development, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Management, Validation, Licensing, Manufacturing, Leadership, Program Management, R&D, 21 CFR Part 11, Training, Change Control, Sop, Leadership Development, Drug Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Manufacturing, Drug Delivery, CAPA, Market Research, Sales Operations, Strategy, Process Simulation, Executive Management, V&V
Education
Abilene Christian University 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
College of St. Benedict 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Natural Sciences
SurModics 2005 - Present
SurModics 2002 - 2005
Skills
ISO 13485, FDA, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, GMP, Design Control, CE marking, ISO 14971, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Trials, Biopharmaceuticals, Biomaterials
Education
St. Cloud State University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Clinical Research
Michigan Technological University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
SurModics October 1986 - August 2011
Education
Hamline University 1964 — 1968
Cambridge HIgh School
SurModics December 1991 - Present
Skills
Drug Delivery, Biomaterials, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, R&D, Technology Transfer
Education
College of Saint Benedict 1987 — 1991
Universal Magnetic Systems, LLC April 2013 - Present
Innovative Surface Technologies INC. January 2005 - December 2012
SurModics September 1999 - December 2004
Skills
Technology Transfer, Product Development, Process Development, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Polymers, Science, Coatings, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, FDA, Materials, R&D, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Testing, Validation, Molecular Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Characterization, Intellectual Property, Statistics, GMP, Engineering, cGMP, Design of Experiments, Cell Culture, ISO, Analysis, Diagnostics, Lifesciences, CAPA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
Masters, Biological Science
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1995 — 1999
B.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry
ISurTec June 2007 - Present
SurModics 2003 - 2006
Pace Analytical May 2002 - December 2002
3M March 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Synthetic Organic..., Polymer Chemistry, Coatings Technology, Industrial Coatings, UV coating, Protective Coatings, Organic Chemistry, Medtech, 1H NMR, FTIR, UV/Vis, Thin Film Coating, Spray coating, Lyophilization, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Scale-up, Sustainability, Green Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Surface Treatment, Nanoparticles, Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Biopolymers, Viscometry, Coatings, R&D, Protein Chemistry, Chemistry
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Promed Molded Products August 2012 - Present
Biotectix, LLC May 2010 - August 2012
SurModics January 2009 - March 2010
SurModics November 2006 - January 2009
Southwest Research Institute January 2004 - October 2007
Southwest Research Institute 1996 - 2006
Southwest Research Institute January 1996 - January 2000
Vanderbilt University 1989 - 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Coatings, Materials, R&D, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Process Development, Materials Science, Program Management, Business Development, Technology Transfer, Chemistry, Commercialization, Characterization, Polymers, Quality System, Strategy, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Drug Delivery
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1999 — 2001
MS, Management of Technology
Vanderbilt University 1989 — 1995
Ph.D, Physics
Lawrence University 1985 — 1989
BA, Physics, Music
SurModics January 2009 - Present
SurModics October 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Technical Project..., Cross-functional Team..., Combination Products, Drug Delivery, Coating Process..., Innovation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
BS, Chemical Engineering
SurModics March 2008 - August 2011
PDL BioPharma August 2005 - November 2007
Sunny Fresh Foods August 2004 - August 2005
Education
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Aquatic Biology
Smead Manufacturing October 2013 - Present
SurModics November 2011 - May 2013
Questar Assessment, Inc. May 2010 - October 2011
Patterson Dental March 2002 - August 2007
Ergotron August 1997 - January 2002
Solvay Animal Health, Inc October 1992 - May 1997
Osmonics, Inc. September 1989 - October 1992
Skills
Accept Responsibility, Meeting Deadlines, Supervisory Skills, Project Planning, Budgeting, Public Speaking, Cost Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Diplomacy, Group Presentations, Group Management, Trustworthy, Integrity, Problem Solving, Product Management, Problem Analysis, Negotiation, Team Motivator, Respect, Responsive, Attention To Detail, Organizing, Verbal Communication, Decision Making, Delegate, Goal Oriented, Self-directed, Self Starter, Delivering Results, Writing Skills, Planning, Product Development, Budgets, Trade Shows, Sales, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of St. Thomas
MBA, Marketing
University of St. Thomas
Mini-Masters in Project Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Bimeda October 2013 - Present
Bimeda November 2011 - October 2013
Bimeda November 2009 - November 2011
Bimeda March 2009 - October 2009
SurModics June 2003 - November 2008
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, R&D, CAPA, GMP, Life Sciences, GLP, Validation
Education
Fort Lewis College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SurModics February 2008 - October 2008
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2006
Materials Science
Gustavus Adolphus College 1999 — 2003
Bacelor of Arts, Physics
American Medical Systems February 2009 - Present
SurModics March 2008 - February 2009
Donaldson December 2003 - January 2007
AT&T Wireless January 1994 - December 2003
Skills
SharePoint, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Team Building
Education
Normandale Community College 1999 — 2002
AA, Computer Science Management
SurModics 2012 - Present
SurModics 2006 - 2012
Deloitte 2003 - 2006
Education
The University of North Dakota 1998 — 2003
Accounting, Accounting
SurModics October 2010 - Present
RTI Biologics, Inc June 2005 - March 2007
Valspar Corporation June 2002 - June 2005
Solutia, Inc. (formerly Monsanto Co.) January 1998 - June 2002
Education
Auburn University 1990 — 1995
ChE, Chemical Engineering
Shine Medical Technologies January 2011 - July 2014
TomoTherapy March 2003 - July 2009
SurModics September 1996 - February 2003
Ceridian Employer Services April 1995 - August 1996
Wilson Learning March 1988 - March 1995
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1977 - 1988
Skills
Investor Relations, Financial Reporting, SEC reporting, Financial Analysis, Start-ups
Education
Miami University 1973 — 1977
BS, Accounting
Wild River Consulting - Tundra Companies March 2010 - Present
Innovative Surface Technologies -- ISURTEC September 2009 - January 2011
Merchant & Gould 2008 - 2009
SurModics 2001 - 2008
3M 1998 - 2001
3M Information Systems 1990 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Intellectual Property
Education
Mercersburg Academy
Penn State University
MS, Plant Pathology Statistics
University of Rochester
BA/BS, English, General Science
Pinta Medical August 2015 - Present
TPI/Responder Gear, Inc. July 2014 - August 2015
TPI/Responder Gear, Inc. October 2011 - July 2014
Travel Products, Inc. June 2009 - October 2011
Target July 2006 - June 2009
Minnesota Department of Health August 2002 - July 2006
Fairview University Medical Center Collaborative Studies Clinical Laboratory October 2001 - August 2002
Esoterix Laboratory April 2001 - October 2001
Fairview University Medical Center, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory July 2000 - April 2001
Surmodics March 2000 - July 2000
Skills
Accounting, HRIS, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Documentation, Molecular Biology, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Data Analysis, PCR, Software Documentation, Management, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Training, New Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science
Sterilmed July 2012 - Present
Bayer HealthCare March 2009 - May 2012
Medtronic February 2007 - December 2008
Aerotek February 2006 - February 2007
Pace Analytical October 2005 - February 2006
SurModics August 2001 - August 2005
Cargill June 2000 - August 2001
Skills
FDA, V&V, CAPA, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design Control, GMP, Biomedical Engineering, Sop, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, R&D, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Testing
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry and Biology
SurModics May 2014 - Present
Creganna Tactx Medical June 2012 - May 2014
Tapemark October 2011 - June 2012
Travanti Pharma Inc. August 2009 - September 2011
SurModics August 2000 - August 2009
Skills
Supplier Auditing, CAPA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Supplier Quality, Internal Audit, QSR, Risk Management, Complaints, Management Review, Design History Files, Technical Files, Medical Device Directive, Process Capability, Design Verification..., Design Validation...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnetronix, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Minnetronix, Inc. January 2013 - November 2014
Minnetronix, Inc. March 1998 - January 2013
SurModics 1991 - 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, ISO 13485, Process Improvement, Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process..., Electronics, Contract Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Team Building, MRP, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Product Management, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, 5S, R&D, Design Control, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Design for Manufacturing, Strategic Planning
Education
BMGI
Metropolitan State University
Highland Capital Brokerage February 2011 - Present
SurModics August 2009 - December 2010
Margison LLC 2008 - 2010
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2007
Guidant 2003 - 2005
Guidant 2001 - 2003
Ford Motor Company June 2000 - August 2000
Robert W. Baird 1991 - 1999
Skills
Project Management, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Visio, Program Management, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Project Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Product Development, SDLC, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Risk Management, Training, Access, Insurance
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA
Marquette University
BA
Steris March 2008 - Present
SurModics August 2005 - February 2008
Medtox Laboratories 2003 - 2005
Universal Labs 1995 - 2003
Skills
Pharmaceutics, ISO 13485, Environmental Monitoring, DMAIC, Analysis, Gel Electrophoresis, CAPA, FDA, GMP, Quality Control, Aseptic Processing, ISO, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality System, 21 CFR, Validation, Change Control, Microbiology, Sterilization, Medical Devices, Quality Auditing, V&V, ISO 14971
Education
North Dakota State University 1985 — 1990
BS, Microbiology
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc, Danaher Corporation June 2013 - Present
Nordson Micromedics February 2011 - May 2013
SurModics November 2008 - March 2010
SurModics, Inc. April 2004 - November 2008
SurModics July 1998 - April 2004
SurModics November 1990 - July 1998
Microbiological Associates June 1988 - January 1990
University of Minnesota June 1987 - June 1988
Mayo Clinic June 1984 - June 1987
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Research, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, FDA, Commercialization, R&D, Lifesciences, ISO 13485, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Management, Cell, Strategy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 1978 — 1984
Ph.D., Cellular Immunology
University of Maryland College Park 1973 — 1977
B.S., Microbiology
Animal Emergency Clinic September 2010 - Present
Emergency Veterinary Services of Iowa City, Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails April 2009 - Present
Wolff Animal Hospital July 2008 - February 2009
Smith Veterinary Hospital January 2003 - January 2008
SurModics January 1997 - May 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
China Agricultural University
Kyung Hee University
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine May 2008
Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine
CELCITE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS March 2011 - Present
TempWorks Software December 2009 - March 2011
SurModics July 2008 - December 2008
TechMar Consulting May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Edge, GSM, WCDMA, Network Optimization, RF Engineering, 3G, HSPA, GPRS, Nightclub
Education
Amberton University 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, MS-Managerial Sciences
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 — 2009
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Mechatronics Engineering
Harland Medical Systems 2003 - Present
SurModics 1994 - 2000
Graco Inc 1986 - 1994
3M Building Service and Cleaning Products 1978 - 1986
3M Static Control Systems 1972 - 1978
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, R&D, International Business, Product Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, New Business Development, Commercialization, Management
Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 1968 — 1970
MBA
Lehigh University 1964 — 1968
BS, Materials Science
SurModics December 2010 - Present
NeoMetrics, Inc. July 2008 - September 2010
AbbeyMoor Medical, Inc. June 2006 - July 2008
SurModics March 1999 - June 2006
3M 1994 - 1996
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
BS, Chemical Engineering
Campbell University, NC January 2012 - Present
Fayetteville State University August 2007 - June 2012
SurModics 2001 - 2006
Biocept, Inc. November 1999 - February 2001
Cornell University 1990 - 1994
Skills
Lifesciences, Research, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, R&D, Teaching, Analysis, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Science, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Project Management, Statistics, Higher Education, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Genetics, Immunology, Stem Cells, Leadership Development, Drug Discovery, Cell, University Teaching, PCR, Laboratory, DNA, Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Tissue Culture, Life Sciences
Education
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 1994 — 1997
Postdoctorate, Molecular Genetics
Cornell University 1990 — 1994
PhD, Plant Breeding/Molecular Biology
SurModics August 1998 - Present
Rollerblade, Inc. September 1987 - May 1998
Rollerblade, Inc. September 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Syspro, Budgets, Business Analysis, Monthly Close Process, Accounting, General Ledger, Business Process..., Customer Service, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Income Statement, Accounts Payable, QuickBooks, Outlook, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Word, Monthly Close, Account Reconciliation, Year-end Close, Depreciation, Team Building, ERP, 10Q
Education
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2004
Associate's degree, Accounting
BD August 2014 - Present
KCI Medical 2010 - August 2014
SurModics 2006 - 2010
SurModics 2005 - 2006
Guidant 2002 - 2005
Southwest Research Institute 1987 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, FDA, Design Control, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Lifesciences, Biomedical Engineering, Technology Transfer, ISO 14971, Validation, Drug Delivery, Product Launch, Design for Manufacturing, R&D, ISO 13485, Product Management, Market Development, Quality System, Process Simulation, Testing, Engineering, Software Engineering, CAPA, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, Biomaterials, Orthopedic, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, V&V, Capital Equipment, Six Sigma
Education
Louisiana Tech University
B.S., M.S., Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
MBA
Biotest Laboratories December 2012 - Present
St. Jude Medical March 2012 - December 2012
Smiths Medical July 2010 - March 2012
SurModics October 2006 - July 2010
BASF Construction Chemicals 2004 - 2006
Skills
Validation, Medical Devices, Process Development, Process Validation, Engineering, Minitab, ISO 13485, Quality System, Design Verification...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
BS, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
Evonik Degussa January 2012 - Present
University of Alabama August 2010 - December 2011
SurModics May 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of Alabama 2009 — 2013
Chemical Engineering
Casa Colina May 2014 - Present
Modern Health, Inc. October 2013 - April 2014
Land O'Lakes October 2010 - October 2013
SurModics 2006 - 2010
Bausch & Lomb 2005 - 2006
IBM 1998 - 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1998 - 2005
Skills
Marketing, Budgets, Process Improvement, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Event Planning, Office Management, Administrative..., Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Program Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Forecasting, Accounting
Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor, Fine Arts
Medical Devices October 2013 - Present
Covidien June 2012 - October 2013
superDimension October 2006 - June 2012
SRTI September 2005 - October 2006
Boston Scientific September 2004 - October 2005
SurModics 1991 - 2004
Skills
Drug Delivery, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Operating Room, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Design Control, Disposables, FDA, Surgeons, Commercialization, Surgical Instruments, Cardiology, Biomedical Engineering, Product Management, R&D, Urology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
BS, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
BAE Systems, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Day & Zimmermann January 2011 - June 2012
SurModics February 2008 - March 2010
University of Alabama MINT Department August 2006 - December 2007
International Paper May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
GMP, IR spectroscopy, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, IR, Polymers, Biotechnology, Filtration, Matlab, Continuous Improvement, Materials Science, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Simulation, FMEA, Engineering, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, R&D, Process Control, Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Gas Chromatography, Formulation, Quality Control, HPLC, Heat Exchangers, Validation, Quality System
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2013 — 2016
Master of Science, Engineering Management
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SurModics April 2012 - May 2014
Scruples Professional Salon Products August 1985 - October 2010
Scruples Professional Salon Products 1985 - 2010
Skills
Team Building, Customer Relations, Collaborative Problem..., Logistics, Customer Service, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Shipping, Training, Warehousing, Sales, Budgets, Forklift Operator, Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Coaching, Public Speaking
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2010 — 2010
com basics
St. Cloud State University 1962 — 1969
MS, Biology
St. Cloud State University 1961 — 1969
Masters degree - Biology
Comprehensive Pain Specialists November 2013 - Present
Northern Plains Anesthesia Associates/ Wyoming Interventional Pain Management July 2012 - Present
VISTA Staffing Solutions, Inc. September 2011 - August 2012
Guardian Anesthesia Services, Inc. July 2011 - June 2012
Comp Health January 2011 - June 2012
Innovative Pain Medicine Center of Colorado February 2011 - January 2012
Guidant, Inc. (I believe bought by Boston Scientific) June 1994 - August 1994
Scimed September 1993 - May 1994
SurModics 1991 - 1993
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Strategic Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain..., Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Research and Development, Design of Experiments, Healthcare Information..., Family Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Research, Healthcare Management, Physicians, Medical Education, General Anesthesia, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Education
University of California, San Francisco 2009 — 2010
Fellowship, Interventional Pain Medicine
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2002
Residency, Anesthesiology
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin U-Med & Science 1998 — 1999
Internship, General Surgery
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
University of California, Berkeley 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering
W L Gore and Associates November 2005 - Present
SurModics 2005 - 2005
Spectrum Consultants 1998 - 2000
Skills
New Product Development, Launch Of New Products, Support of Commercial..., Commercialization, Medical Devices, Design Control, Product Development, Product Launch, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, FDA, Vascular, Lifesciences, Market Development, Operating Room, Cell Culture, Product Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
The University of Akron 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemical Engineering (Biomaterials and drug delivery)
SurModics October 2000 - Present
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., Chemistry
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
Aerotek / 3M January 2008 - Present
3M April 2007 - January 2008
Surmodics August 1986 - August 1992
Education
Bethel University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Ashland High School 1978 — 1982
Diploma
SurModics October 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2010 - October 2013
University of Minnesota May 2012 - May 2013
PetSmart February 2008 - August 2012
Sears, Roebuck and Co. March 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Laboratory, Leadership, Dependent, Solid computer skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
University of Minnesota 2008 — 2013
Bachelors, Chemistry
Boston Scientific February 2009 - Present
SurModics August 2001 - February 2003
St. Jude Medical September 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Design of Experiments, V&V, CAPA, R&D, Validation, Minitab
Education
University of Washington 1996 — 2001
Master of Engineering (MEng), Medical Engineering
University of Michigan 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Materials Science and Engineering
Libra Medical January 2014 - Present
Lenz Quality Consulting LLC January 2014 - Present
ATS Labs November 2011 - December 2013
Travanti Pharma Inc. June 2008 - September 2011
SurModics February 1999 - June 2008
Biotest Laboratories September 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Quality System, GLP, Quality Assurance, GMP, CAPA, FDA, Microbiology, FDA GMP, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Medical Devices
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biotechnology / Chemistry