My Story
My journey began in the fascinating worlds of analytical chemistry and polymer science, where I honed my skills in the US and Europe, crafting innovative products and tackling complex industrial challenges. This path led me to an exciting opportunity with an early-stage heart valve company, where I was tasked with investigating valve leaflet failures due to a copolymer synthesis process issue. Although I was new to the medical technology sector, my expertise in problem-solving proved invaluable. I'm proud to share that our efforts culminated in the acquisition of this technology by a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, ultimately enhancing the lives of countless patients.
From that experience, I was captivated by the healthcare industry, and for more than 25 years, I have immersed myself in nearly every facet of medical technology development. My work spans from early concept creation to design, regulatory approvals, commercialization, and reimbursement. I've been privileged to develop products across diverse fields, including wound management, soft tissue repair, orthopedics, gynecology, aesthetics, dural repair, and innovative drug delivery systems for oncology and pain management.
Throughout my career, I've collaborated with esteemed organizations such as J&J, Allergan, AorTech, Closure Medical, and pioneering startups like Advanced Chemotherapy Technologies, Focal Medical, Rilento, and Additive Medical. While I've had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best science, engineering, regulatory, clinical and and commercial colleagues ever, what truly fills me with pride is the opportunity to mentor brilliant minds, guiding them to unleash their creativity and leadership to craft products that genuinely improve lives.
Over the years, I've built a robust network of professionals, including chemists, biologists, engineers, and specialists in quality, regulatory, clinical, and commercial domains. Years ago, I founded WDA to broaden my impact, empowering both small and large companies to elevate their people and products. I look forward to exploring how we can achieve remarkable things together. Let's see what we can do for you.
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