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Rindala Tannir

Rancho Santa Margarita,CA

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with over 14 years of experience in the various stages of product management and product development. Driven and strategic with a proven history of superior market penetration and product launch. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders. Quickly adapts to changes based on the growing needs of the team and best enhance the organizational brand. Committed to spearheading transformative advancements in healthcare while prioritizing patient needs and outcomes. Continuously embracing fresh challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
07.2021 - Current
  • Executed the various stages of a product's life cycle from design and development to market release for minimally invasive devices for general, colorectal and gynecologic procedures
  • Established strategies for effective sales and market implementation to drive adoption and growth of several product offerings
  • Created resources and product support material, including training material, set-up guides, procedural videos and surgeon testimonials
  • Championed advertising campaigns for successful product messaging and product launch
  • Identified unmet needs and product opportunities in undeveloped markets
  • Sourced and collaborated with key opinion leaders to get insight on clinical needs, market dynamics and evolving surgical trends
  • Recruited four top surgeons as corporate consultants and led all aspects of home office visits, wet labs, summit meetings and symposia
  • Frequently attended clinical conferences, labs, and educational courses related to areas of focus for current and future market initiatives and compiled reports
  • Approved and reviewed clinical development plans, post market clinical follow-up plans and clinical evaluation reports for products of focus
  • Identified user needs and intended uses to ensure a successful product design
  • Coordinated formative and summative human factors and design validation testing for product development or product enhancements
  • Originated and approved design control documentation of seven product lines (20+ top level models) to ensure regulatory compliance for FDA, MDD and MDR submissions
  • Provided input on standard operating procedures and job aids related to design control documentation
  • Acted as the clinical lead on risk management documentation, clinical evaluation reports, FDA 510(k), CE mark and MDR submissions
  • Served as the liaison between the end customer and internal teams for device development and improvements
  • Led cross functional meetings to ensure timely domestic and international releases
  • Mentored, supported, and guided team members into product management and design control roles
  • Provided professional growth opportunities to meet team and team member goals.

Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2015 - 01.2021

Associate Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2010 - 01.2015

Forecasting & Business Analyst, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2008 - 01.2010

Training & Development Coordinator for South Europe, Middle East & Africa

SITA -Global Information and Communication Solutions
11.1999 - 12.2000
  • Managed the geography training database and the pertinent HRIS system (PeopleSoft)
  • Coordinated all training activities to ensure efficient and successful delivery of training for both technical and management programs
  • Managed the Skills Audit Project by matching the required skills with the actual capabilities of employees in all functional domains, including Sales, Solutions Design, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Service
  • Developed customized individual career development plans
  • Served as the single point of contact for the Global HR Conference, April 2000, Tunisia
  • Responsible for site selection, preparation of facilities, and coordination of technical and administrative requirements
  • Participated in the selection and assessment of external trainers to deliver commodity training.

Consultant/Department Coordinator, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000)

TEAM International - Engineering and Management Consultants
09.1994 - 10.1999
  • Served as project manager for fourteen major companies for ISO 9000 program
  • Responsible for system design, documentation of procedures, implementation, in-house training, and auditing
  • Supervised and mentored a team of seven consultants on the ISO 9000 program
  • Managed all aspects of the project cycle for ISO 9000 programs, including monitoring implementation progress, project costs, and conducting quality audits for system compliance
  • Conducted numerous multi-sector Total Quality Management and ISO 9000 training courses for classes of 20-50 participants of different nationalities and backgrounds
  • Participated in the study and report development of several management consulting projects, including research, establishment of personnel database, organizational development structures, training needs analysis and training plans.

Underwriter, Medical and Life Department

Arab Universal Insurance & Reinsurance Company
08.1993 - 09.1994
  • Underwrote medical and life insurance policies and endorsements for individuals and groups.

Education

MBA -

Lebanese American University (LAU)
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

American University of Beirut (AUB)
01.1993

Skills

  • Product lifecycle management
  • Project planning
  • Product validation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • User feedback collection
  • Strategic and persuasive communication
  • Networking and relationship building

Certification

  • Human Resource Certificate Program, Saddleback College
  • Lead Assessor for Quality Systems, Quality Management Institute
  • Internal Auditor for Quality Systems, Quality Management Institute

Timeline

Senior Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
07.2021 - Current

Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2015 - 01.2021

Associate Manager, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2010 - 01.2015

Forecasting & Business Analyst, Clinical Development

Applied Medical Resources
01.2008 - 01.2010

Training & Development Coordinator for South Europe, Middle East & Africa

SITA -Global Information and Communication Solutions
11.1999 - 12.2000

Consultant/Department Coordinator, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000)

TEAM International - Engineering and Management Consultants
09.1994 - 10.1999

Underwriter, Medical and Life Department

Arab Universal Insurance & Reinsurance Company
08.1993 - 09.1994

MBA -

Lebanese American University (LAU)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

American University of Beirut (AUB)
Rindala Tannir