St Paul, Minnesota, United States
I am a Clinical, Scientific, and Medical Affairs leader with 27 years of cardiovascular research experience and a proven record of building high‑performing teams, shaping global clinical evidence strategies, and driving successful regulatory outcomes across multiple geographies. My career spans industry, academia, and consulting — including 14 years leading clinical and scientific affairs at Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) and Abbott following acquisition. I’ve directed clinical programs supporting coronary, peripheral, and below‑the‑knee technologies; led publication strategies resulting in more than 240+ publications and 480+ conference presentations; and partnered closely with physician KOLs to advance innovation in cardiovascular care. I bring a unique blend of scientific depth (NIH‑funded Assistant Professor, AHA Postdoctoral Fellow), operational leadership, and strategic insight across clinical trial design, evidence generation, HEOR collaboration, and global regulatory engagement. I’m energized by opportunities to build teams, accelerate clinical adoption, and translate complex science into meaningful clinical and commercial impact.
Lead clinical strategy and execution for key cardiovascular device programs (coronary and peripheral), including DRS, orbital atherectomy, IVL, and vessel closure technologies. Provide strategic input on clinical trial design, data analysis, and global evidence generation. Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, Regulatory, HEOR, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to align clinical evidence with commercial strategy and support product positioning. Awarded two patents (WO2026011065A1, WO2025076334A1).
Joined Abbott through acquisition of Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI). Led medical affairs strategy, scientific communications, and physician engagement during integration of CSI’s clinical programs into Abbott’s global structure. Oversaw publication planning, clinical messaging, and medical affairs initiatives supporting coronary and peripheral technologies. Directed the Investigator‑Initiated Research Program and collaborated closely with Marketing to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment across clinical messaging, training, and launch materials.
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) — St. Paul, MN (Acquired by Abbott in 2023) Oversaw clinical and scientific strategy, publication planning, and physician collaboration programs. Directed the Investigator‑Initiated Research Program and partnered with Marketing to develop clinical messaging and ensure alignment between evidence generation and commercial strategy.
Adjunct Professor/Lecturer at University of Minnesota and Misc. Colleges: •University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, PHSL 5510 Advanced Cardiac Physiology and Anatomy Course (2004-Present; Part-Time): lecture for course and co-authored textbook. •University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, ANAT 6150, Gross Human Anatomy and Embryology, Program in Human Anatomy Education, Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology (2000-2010; Part-Time). •University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN, DENT 5315/OBIO 8024 Oral Histology, Embryology, and Genetics Course (2006-2008; Part-Time). •Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Department of Biology, Coon Rapids, MN, BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Lab Course (2011-2013; Part-Time). •Bethel University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, St. Paul, MN, GES322K Cancer: Science & Society (2005; Part-Time).
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology •Wrote cardiovascular research grants and budgets; managed laboratory technicians and fellows; developed research projects; authored scientific publications and textbooks; taught human embryology course to 250 medical students; National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant recipient; and invited speaker at scientific meetings. •NIH R03 Research Grant– 1R03-NS054853-01: “The Role of PINCH-1 in Regulating Cardiac Neural Crest Behavior”. •Viking Children’s Fund--Grant number: GIA 09-02. "Functional Analysis of PINCH-1, a Novel Cardiac Neural Crest and Heart Gene": over-expression of PINCH-1 via in ovo and in vitro electroporation to determine the function of PINCH-1 during neural crest and heart development.
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Bio •Postdoctoral cardiovascular research conducted with Dr. Jamie Lohr, MD. •American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Award, Northland Affiliate. “The Role of Cardiac Specific Neural Crest Genes in Heart Development". •Postdoctoral Poster Presentation Award at the American Association of Anatomists/Experimental Biology Meeting.
Provided scientific and clinical strategy consulting for early‑stage cardiovascular and metabolic device companies, including 4C Medical (TMVR), Cardionomic (ADHF nerve stimulation), CHF Solutions (ultrafiltration), and Metavention (hepatic denervation). Angel/Seed investor in medical device startups.
•Licenses: General Securities Representative: Series 7 and 63; General Securities Principal: Series 9 and 10; Futures Managed Funds: Series 31; Investment Advisor: Series 65; and MN Insurance License for Accident & Health, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities. •Responsibilities: central supervision of financial advisors, daily trade blotter review, annuity trade review, email surveillance, structured products and syndicate trade review, monitoring monthly reports for patterns and trends, leading monthly meetings with regional branch managers and compliance. •Received Best Shot Award from the Seattle Branch Office.
•Managed a team of 21 Trading Representatives. •Supervisory Principal for the following reports: team trade blotter, internal and outside employee brokerage accounts, employee account trade and money transactions, client communications, 401k/SDA new accounts Principal. •Team Client Experience Index Award winner in 2006 & 2007. •Six Team WOW awards—the most by any team in 2006. •Four managed team members received the Concord Elite Award.
•Received 19 Client Service Awards and an IRA Sales Award.
Department of Neurobiology •Postdoctoral research conducted at Caltech with Dr. Marianne Bronner-Fraser, PhD.