Expert Details
Medical Devices, Biomaterials, Due Diligence, Business Development
ID: 730384
New Jersey, USA
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He consulted on a portfolio gap for an orthopedic company looking for bond graft substitutesHe advised a major global consulting company on a range of biomaterial topicsHe ha provided commercial and technical advice for a number of start up companies
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1976 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Materials Science | Institution: University of Manchester |
| Year: 1973 | Degree: Bachelors | Subject: Metallurgy and Materials | Institution: Manchester Polytechnic |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is an expert on medical devices. He was project director for a project based in a european incubator.Provided expertise to a high tech, company looking to direct their technology for use in medical devices. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2011 | Employer: Stryker Orthopaedics | Title: Director Science | Department: Business Development |
Responsibilities:Expert was charged with identifying portfolio gaps and locating the necessary technologies and companies. He then negotiated the business terms and contracts. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2005 | Employer: Stryker Orthopaedics | Title: Director Materials Science | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Expert provided group leadership and direction as well as technical expertise. He identified a number of technologies for revenue expansion. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1998 | Employer: Howmedica Div of Pfizer | Title: Director Materials Science | Department: Corporate R&D |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for project management and the leadership of a group of 12 people. He developed a number new technologies and products |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1990 to 2012 | Country / Region: Europe, Oceania, South America | Summary: He was responsible for global projects whilst working for Stryker and Howmedica |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Institute Of Materials, International Cartilage Research Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 29 issued USA patents and 32 peer reviewed articles published |
Fields of Expertise
antimicrobial coating, antimicrobial medical device, bioabsorbable material, bioactive ceramic material, biocompatible coating material, biocompatible material, biocompatible metal, biocompatible polymer, biodegradable material, biodegradable plastic, biodegradation, bioglass, bioimplantable material, biomedical engineering, hip replacement, implant coating material, in vivo biodegradable polymer, medical polymer, organoapatite, prosthesis, prosthetic material, implantable device, medical device evaluation, polymer biocompatibility, biocompatibility testing, medical device coating material, medical coating material, medical device corrosion, corrosion-resistant material, medical product manufacturing, medical composite, plastic medical device, medical device testing, therapeutic device, disposable medical device, international technology transfer, advanced material, physical material, biocompatibility, adhesive material, medical product, prosthetic intervertebral disk, biomedical device, antimicrobial additive, surgical instrument, polymer, fiber, composite material, biomedical device manufacturing, biocide