Manufacturing Excellence Through Design Thinking
Transforming complex manufacturing challenges into elegant, scalable solutions through exceptional teams.
"Manufacturing excellence isn't just about making things—it's about empowering teams to make things that matter. And that makes all the difference."
Career Journey
Executive Director Device Technology Operations
Merck & Co
2026 - Present
Leading device technology operations at Merck & Co, bringing decades of experience in combination products and manufacturing excellence to advance pharmaceutical device innovation and operational excellence.
Senior Director, Combination Products Commercialization & Manufacturing Excellence
Novartis
2013 - 2025
We looked at traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing and asked: What if we could do better? Developed a state-of-the-art manufacturing ecosystem that was elegant in its precision, revolutionary in its efficiency. Led strategic scale-up and commercialization of Novartis' complete Combination Products portfolio while driving enterprise-wide manufacturing performance optimization.
Director, Device Commercialization
Novartis
2009 - 2013
Our teams developed breakthrough inhaled therapies—devices delivering life-changing medicines directly to patients. We didn't just solve complex technical challenges—we redefined them, creating seamless transitions from clinical to commercial production.
Director, Device Industrialization
Nektar Therapeutics
2005 - 2009
This is where it crystallized—manufacturing as an art form. Our teams developed multiple strategic device platforms across 26 complex components, multiple geographies, and contract manufacturers. Through advanced processes, robotics, and automated systems, we created manufacturing that was both sophisticated and beautifully simple.
Director, Engineering
Tech Group / West Pharma
1998 - 2005
Leading exceptional engineering teams across multiple programs, we orchestrated execution from conceptual design to high-volume production. Together, we deployed manufacturing systems that were marvels of precision and established new benchmarks for efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Manager, Engineering
Apple
1996 - 1998
Working with teams on PowerBook 3400 and G3 series, we learned that manufacturing isn't separate from design—it's integral to the creative process. We established industry-leading standards for enclosures manufacturing while maintaining Apple's rigorous quality expectations.
Senior Technical Engineering
GE Plastics
1989 - 1996
From medical devices to aircraft interiors, our teams learned that great solutions are universal. We transformed technical problems into opportunities, built lasting relationships through expertise, and established new standards for technical excellence.