Aaron Stephens

About Aaron Stephens

Passionate and results-driven medical device professional with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning sales, product development, and management roles. Throughout my career, I\'ve achieved significant milestones, including successful product launches, and driving revenue growth in dynamic market landscapes.Currently serving as a Global Product Manager at Cook Medical, I spearhead strategic initiatives within the Endoscopy Division, focusing on advanced GI and minimally invasive procedures. My expertise lies in navigating global infrastructures and emerging markets to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes worldwide.In my role, I oversee/assist with therapies for endoscopic ultrasound, advanced hepatobiliary procedures, and minimally invasive imaging, leveraging my deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.Previously, I was a District Manager (Territory Manager) for Cook Surgery, representing the Pacific NW Region. My tenure provided me with invaluable operating room experience across a wide spectrum of specialties, including General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Gastroenterology.Key Skills: Product Management, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Product Development.Let\'s connect! Feel free to reach out for collaboration opportunities, industry insights, or networking.

Experience

1. Global Product Manager

   Cook Medical

   Jul 2020 — Present

   20••••22: Global Product ManagerNon-Biliary Dilation Devices, Polypectomy Devices & Lower GI Surgery Devices2022-Current: Global Product ManagerVision-Based Devices, Upstream New Product Development, also assisting with strategic launches for Endoscopic Ultrasound and Biliary Access DevicesAs a Global Product Manager within the Endoscopy Division at Cook MedSurg, I\'ve had the privilege of overseeing diverse product portfolios, adapting to emerging trends and evolving market demands.Key Responsibilities:•Spearheaded the strategic development and management of Non-Biliary Dilation Devices, Polypectomy Devices, and Lower GI Surgery Devices from 2020 to 2022, ensuring their alignment with customer needs and regulatory requirements.•Transitioned to leading the vision-based devices, upstream new product development, assisting with EUS, and biliary access product lines in 2022, focusing on pioneering solutions that push the boundaries of endoscopic technology and patient care.•With experience in both upstream product development and downstream product life-cycle management, I drive initiatives aimed at innovation, quality enhancement, and continuous improvement across all product lines.•Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into actionable strategies, guiding product development efforts from conception to commercialization.•Champion a culture of innovation and excellence, fostering collaboration, creativity, and agility within the organization to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.Focus Current:• Vision-Based Devices•. Diagnostic and interventional biliary• Biliary Access, Stone Management, ERCP

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  B.A.S, Public Management, Finance, Human Resource Management

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• General Surgery
• Hospitals
• Cardiology
• Capital Equipment
• Market Development
• Urology
• Disposables
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Surgical Instruments
• Operating Room
• Product Launch
• Surgeons
• Surgery
• Ob/Gyn
• Sales
• Selling