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DAVID HEDRICK

Peachtree City,GA

Summary

Visionary executive with over 15 years of experience driving profitable growth in the life sciences and medical device industries, excelling in matrixed, multinational environments. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, managing direct and indirect employees through strategic influence and direct oversight to deliver innovative solutions and exceed performance targets. Successfully spearheaded the relaunch of an FDA-recalled medical device and secured new market indications, demonstrating agility in complex regulatory and organizational landscapes. Renowned for building global key opinion leader (KOL) networks and Centers of Excellence, enhancing market share and customer allegiance. Skilled in P&L management, optimizing profitability through cost-effective strategies and operational excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager, C2 CryoBalloon Franchise

PENTAX MEDICAL
04.2025 - Current

General Manager, C2 CryoBalloon Franchise (April 2025–Present)

  • Lead global commercial operations, manufacturing, R&D, and clinical research for the C2 CryoBalloon Franchise, driving portfolio growth and innovation.
  • Achieved sales objectives as one of two global divisions, managing full P&L and delivering improvements in profitability and cash flow.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for market expansion in EMEA, China, Japan, and Australia, aligning with customer needs and market trends.
  • Optimized COGS through strategic domestic and international manufacturing solutions, improving gross and operating margins.

Senior Director, C2 CryoBalloon Franchise

PENTAX Medical
01.2021 - 03.2025
  • Led the successful relaunch of an FDA-recalled medical device, navigating regulatory challenges to achieve significant sales growth and market re-entry.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, implementing management dashboards to track operational performance.
  • Spearheaded FDA clearance for new indications, coordinating R&D, regulatory, and clinical teams for compliant and successful submissions.
  • Expanded manufacturing capacity to meet growing sales demands and led upstream/downstream marketing and product management initiatives.
  • Responsible for identifying other manufacturing solutions domestically or internationally to lower COGS.
  • Worked in matrix management environment managing direct and indirect employees through direct management and influence.
  • Established global KOL networks and Centers of Excellence, positioning novel therapies against industry leaders (e.g., Medtronic).
  • Developed reimbursement strategies in the UK, Germany, and Belgium through clinical registries and local KOL partnerships.
  • Secured approval for Barrett's Esophagus indication in Japan, expanding market access and driving share gain.

Director of Market Development

PENTAX MEDICAL (FORMERLY C2 THERAPEUTICS)
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Led U.S. market development during the COVID-19 period, adapting commercial strategies to maintain growth in challenging conditions.


Market Development Manager

PENTAX Medical (Formerly C2 Therapeutics)
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Member of initial commercial team and responsible for market development in the Southeast, earning President’s Club Awards in 2018 and 2019 for exceptional performance.
  • Built regional and national KOL networks, driving adoption of CryoBalloon technology across the Southeast.

Regional Sales Director – Eastern U.S., Canada, and Mexico

MAUNA KEA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed $5M+ annual budget and P&L, driving sales of Cellvizio endomicroscopy technology in a matrixed, multinational environment.
  • Increased service contract sales by 200% and raised client acceptance rates from 20% to 60%, creating sustainable revenue streams.
  • Boosted national revenues by 25% in 2016 through innovative consignment programs and ASC/fee-per-use models.
  • Collaborated with R&D and product management to identify new applications, strengthening market positioning and customer experience.
  • Area Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic Region (2013–2015)
  • Achieved #1 ranking in Cellvizio capital equipment sales by targeting surgical and therapeutic applications in community hospitals and specialized practices.
  • Exceeded 2015 sales quota by 17% through downstream revenue models and upstream market research.

Program Development Manager – Southeastern U.S.

MAUNA KEA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Generated $870K in 2013 sales, surpassing quota by $634K, and earned Program Development Manager of the Year Awards in 2012 and 2013.
  • Strengthened client relationships across a 13-state territory, driving product commercialization and adoption.

Metabolic Specialty Sales Representative – South Georgia Territory

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (FORMERLY SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS)
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Selected for prestigious regional sales council, designing and implementing effective sales and training strategies.

Territory Manager

UniFirst
2006 - 2007

President's Club

Credit Manager

Wells Fargo
2005 - 2005

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
2013

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
2005

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • P&L management
  • Strategic planning
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • FDA Submissions
  • International Sales
  • CRM management
  • New business development

Timeline

General Manager, C2 CryoBalloon Franchise

PENTAX MEDICAL
04.2025 - Current

Senior Director, C2 CryoBalloon Franchise

PENTAX Medical
01.2021 - 03.2025

Director of Market Development

PENTAX MEDICAL (FORMERLY C2 THERAPEUTICS)
01.2020 - 12.2020

Market Development Manager

PENTAX Medical (Formerly C2 Therapeutics)
06.2017 - 12.2019

Regional Sales Director – Eastern U.S., Canada, and Mexico

MAUNA KEA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2015 - 01.2017

Program Development Manager – Southeastern U.S.

MAUNA KEA TECHNOLOGIES
01.2011 - 01.2013

Metabolic Specialty Sales Representative – South Georgia Territory

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (FORMERLY SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS)
01.2008 - 01.2011

Territory Manager

UniFirst
2006 - 2007

Credit Manager

Wells Fargo
2005 - 2005

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Georgia

Awards

President’s Club Awards, Pentax Medical (2018, 2019), UniFirst Corporation, Program Development Manager of the Year, Mauna Kea Technologies (2012, 2013), Member, Foundation for Interventional & Therapeutic Endoscopy, Pentax Medical Americas