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Director of Technology and Manufacturing @ PetriTech, Inc Responsible for all aspects of developing new technology and scaling into production. This included the concept development, purchase and installation of manufacturing equipment, hiring and training production staff and conducting equipment qualifications, process qualifications, product validation and launch. From 2004 to 2006 (2 years) San Diego, CABusiness Intelligence Manager @ Cardinal Health From May 2007 to July 2009 (2 years 3 months) Director of Research and Development/Global Technical Support @ Nextec Applications, Inc Senior manager with 15 direct reports for a high performance polymer encapsulation technology venture start-up company. Was responsible for all aspects of managing the R&D department including Stage-Gate process implementation, identification of new technologies, project portfolio oversight, resource management, budget planning and communicating status to executive management and Board. From 2000 to 2004 (4 years) Vista, CaliforniaSenior Scientist @ Safeskin-Kimberly Clark Senior development scientist with 2 direct reports. This involved preparation and execution of Design Controls, Clinical Testing, Project Plan and Cross-functional team meetings. Technology was developed in the US and transferred into Malaysian and Thailand manufacturing facilities.Developed and Launched Safeskin PFS™ Surgical Glove into the Marketplace. This included Concept Invention, Development, Scale-up, Customer Validation and Design Transfer into Malyasian and Thailand Manufacturing Facilities. Product recognized over $1.5 MM in Revenue Year 2000. From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) San Diego, CASenior Scientist @ Johnson & Johnson Senior development scientist with 3 direct reports. Stage-Gate core team leader responsible for major product development launches and operational objectives. This involved preparing design control documentation, 510 (k) submissions, vendor qualifications, outsourcing and new technology evaluations.Invented a proprietary polymer composition for flexible elastomers. This was a new technology platform that was developed into multiple product lines that resulted in the marketed products Ultralon™ Powder Free Surgical Glove and the Neutralon™ Premium Powder Free Surgical GloveBrands. This work led to the 1997 Johnson & Johnson Medical “Customer Champion Award of Excellence” for Consistent Outstanding Performance. From 1994 to 1998 (4 years) Arington, TXBusiness Intelligence Manager, Customer Advocacy @ Becton Dickinson Program Management and Deployment: Utilize Operational Excellence strategies such as lean and six sigma principles for the deployment and execution of key analytics department strategic initiatives to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure the success of identified key programs and initiatives. Lead and support Business area leaders in development of business objectives, performance metrics, benchmarking and trend analysis. Map existing processes, design, document, harmonize, improve and deploy new processes as appropriate to ensure analytics department goals are achieved and ensure Lean functionality.Data Analysis and Interpretation: Design and or improve measurement processes, perform analysis using appropriate tools and interpret the results using critical thinking to reach sound conclusions and make reasonable and realistic recommendations and to provide critical decision-support information. Work within a cross-functional team to implement the recommendations, verify impact, and establish a control plan. Management Responsibilities: Direct and manage business analysts who provide data trending and analysis for complaint management and failure investigation. Directs or influences managers and professional staff within direct areas of responsibility as well as professional staff in other functional areas as required by operational objectives. Teamwork: Work collaboratively with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support Operations, Manufacturing and Quality to develop strategies necessary to provide service and support to meet business goals and objectives and to drive customer satisfaction. San Diego, CA