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Blake Molinaro

Reading,Pennsylvania

Summary

Medical device regulatory professional with ten years of experience in complaint handling, registrations, and product approvals both domestic and international. Successfully obtained product approval for a portfolio of medical device products in dozens of countries, then maintained these approvals and ensured compliance across renewals, periodic audits, regulatory framework updates, and business changes. Facilitated over a dozen US FDA submissions and filings, including successful 510(k) submissions for new devices and major product revisions. Helped build a portfolio of approved, legally marketed devices with a competitive global presence, which achieved startup acquisition.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regulatory Specialist

H.B. Fuller Medical Adhesive Technologies
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw the smooth maintenance and steady expansion of international product registrations through a business acquisition
  • Coordinated the successful transfer of dozens of complex international registrations to a newly renamed entity, ensuring seamless transition and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Ensured regulatory compliance and stability to align with an evolving business strategy and ongoing organizational changes

Customer Manager and Regulatory Associate

Adhezion Biomedical - H.B. Fuller MAT
01.2017 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated successful 510(k) approval of the first cyanoacrylate adhesive FDA approved for catheter IV securement, SecurePortIV
  • Led successful 510(k) approval for second generation SecurePortIV Advanced product
  • Facilitated claim expansion and shelf life extensions for SurgiSeal topical skin adhesive via Letter to File, then secured international approval for these expansions
  • Acted as primary liaison to international regulatory agencies to secure and maintain international registrations for dozens of countries with widely varying schema, ranging from Argentina to Yemen, with frameworks including EU MDD/MDR, MDSAP, and ASEAN CSDT
  • Managed and supervised customer service team while addressing and investigating complaints, and issuing professional, regulatory-compliant responses to fulfill Post Market Surveillance requirements as the senior customer service representative
  • Played a key role in bridging ordering and regulatory functions, delivering a consistent front to meet customer needs, retain compliance, and allow sales to operate smoothly and unheeded
  • Contributed to successful acquisition of the startup by a Fortune 1000 company

Customer and Regulatory Associate

Adhezion Biomedical
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated multiple successful 510(k) approvals for design changes and major expansions to SurgiSeal indications
  • Processed domestic and international customer orders in an accurate, timely, and professional manner
  • Assisted with maintenance and expansion of international product registrations
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements in customer-facing complaint handling operations
  • Assisted in CAPA activities to identify, address, and resolve quality issues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science

University of Pittsburgh
01-2014

Certificate in Medical Devices -

Temple University
School Of Pharmacy RAQA Graduate Program
01-2021

Timeline

Senior Regulatory Specialist

H.B. Fuller Medical Adhesive Technologies
08.2024 - Current

Customer Manager and Regulatory Associate

Adhezion Biomedical - H.B. Fuller MAT
01.2017 - 08.2024

Customer and Regulatory Associate

Adhezion Biomedical
05.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science

University of Pittsburgh

Certificate in Medical Devices -

Temple University
Blake Molinaro