Louis Pharaony

Project Management Specialist EMEA at Medtronic

Cully, Vaud, Switzerland

About

In my current role as a Project Lead at Medtronic, I am overseeing the implementation of solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and achieving cost savings across various sites in Europe and Asia. Managing projects on a global scale has honed my skills in cross-functional collaboration and strategic problem-solving. I am actively seeking opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in project management and the medical device industry to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the landscape of the life sciences and healthcare sectors. I am particularly interested in expanding my knowledge in areas such as business development, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital.

Experience

  • OEE Engineer at Medtronic
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Medtronic (Tolochenaz, Vaud, Switzerland)
    • Product Engineer II
      Jul 2021 - May 2022 · 11 mos

      - Managed several manufacturing projects, including leading a team of engineers to ensure compliance with the new EU Medical Device Regulations for a range of cardiac medical devices. - Coordinated multiple validation and qualification activities, and developed solutions to implement the necessary changes in production lines.

    • Product Development and Project Management Specialist
      Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Acted as the PMO Leader at the Swiss Manufacturing Operations site. - Developed and maintained a database of all project indicators, resource needs and timelines. - Managed a team to transition to an Agile method of portfolio management and to standardise several project processes.

  • Investment Fund Analyst at Durham University Finance Society
    Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 · 10 mos

    - Proposed several investment opportunities in the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare sectors.

  • Event Founder & Manager at Hang Loose
    Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 · 10 mos

    - Managed a team that created and handled the finances and marketing of one of Durham's biggest weekly social event.

  • Project Analyst Intern at Medtronic
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 · 3 mos

    - Created a single project database for the PMO which tracks data on project resourcing. - Helped to manage the operational aspects of on-going and international projects.