Kelly Skae
Linwood
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven marketing and product management professional with over a decade of experience in the medical device industry...
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Strategic Marketing Manager, Upper Extremities & CMFT
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
West Chester
10.2018 - Current
- Led the end-to-end product management process for new surgical solutions, collaborating with R&D, design, and packaging teams to bring innovative products to market.
- Accelerated a flat segment to 9% growth within three years through strategic marketing initiatives and successful product launches.
- Spearheaded strategies achieving 37% year-to-date growth in mandible reconstruction and 54% in midface segments, introducing key innovations like Tooth Borne Guides with 193% first-year revenue growth.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs enhancing sales team knowledge, leading to improved customer engagement and product advocacy.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align marketing efforts with business objectives, maximizing product launch success.
- Created a five-year accelerator strategy to build a billion-dollar franchise by scouting external innovations and conducting market research to understand customer needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholders, driving engagement and support for product launches and brand messaging.
Infusion Product Manager
Medical Components Incorporated
Harleysville
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed product development for infusion technologies, including app-based ECG tip location systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute marketing strategies for new product launches.
- Conducted usability studies and stakeholder reviews to refine product features.
- Developed training programs for sales representatives and monitored product performance post-launch.
Senior Project Manager / Project Manager II / Project Manager
Martech Medical Products Incorporated
Harleysville
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Led high-visibility projects, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure timely delivery.
- Supported manufacturing validation processes from prototype to production.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining communication with stakeholders and mitigating risks.
- Conducted project audits and adjusted plans to meet key milestones.
- Oversaw project dependencies and critical path activities, ensuring resource allocation and team formation.
- Developed tools to streamline project management processes.
Product Associate and Interim Product Manager
Medical Components Incorporated
Harleysville
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed day-to-day product and project progression, leading product launches and training sessions.
- Facilitated a multi-site initiative to transition to a new operating system.
Sales and Marketing Intern
Medical Components Incorporated
Harleysville
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Developed a market plan to revitalize a legacy product line and conducted market research surveys.
- Engaged with healthcare professionals to gain product and sales insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing
Saint Joseph’s University, Haub School of Business
Masters Certification - Applied Project Management - Healthcare
Villanova University
Skills
- Upstream Product Marketing
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Market Research & Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
Websites
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Personal Information
Title: PMP
Timeline
Global Strategic Marketing Manager, Upper Extremities & CMFT
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
10.2018 - Current
Infusion Product Manager
Medical Components Incorporated
02.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Project Manager / Project Manager II / Project Manager
Martech Medical Products Incorporated
12.2013 - 02.2017
Product Associate and Interim Product Manager
Medical Components Incorporated
06.2012 - 12.2013
Sales and Marketing Intern
Medical Components Incorporated
06.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing
Saint Joseph’s University, Haub School of Business
Masters Certification - Applied Project Management - Healthcare
Villanova University