Balakrishna Haridas
Senior VP Engineering (2015-2017) Head-business Development (2024-present) @Shape Memory Medical Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior VP Engineering (2015-2017) Head-business Development (2024-present) @Shape Memory Medical Inc
San Francisco, CA, US
Shape Memory Medical is a California-based, global medical device company focused on innovative therapeutic solutions using shape memory polymer technology. Shape Memory Medical is the only company using the science of smart polymer to address challenging medical conditions.Shape memory polymer technology was initially developed at Texas A&M University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where research was funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Shape Memory Medical is reshaping clinical success through the science of smart polymer. We will continue to drive a cross-specialty portfolio to meet the demands of procedures today and tomorrow. We are the first medical device company to introduce an FDA-cleared medical device utilizing shape memory polymer (SMP) technology to a vascular market.
EDUCATION
Stanford University
Executive Biodesign Program, Managing Innovation
University of Cincinnati
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Engineering, Mechanobiology, Biomechanics
The University of Alabama
Master's Degree, Engineering Mechanics/Applied Mechanics
Bangalore University
Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT BALAKRISHNA HARIDAS
Med Tech Executive, Researcher & Technology Strategist with 34+ years of experience, & expertise in medical technology development ranging from front end innovation, translational research, concept/feasibility testing, preclinical strategies/test programs, downstream development, manufacturing and commercialization. • Led US $100+ million of corporate, government, & venture funded product/technology programs with product impact of $2B+• Skills/expertiseClinical Opportunity & Technology AssessmentFront end innovationDesign & Development Strategic PlanningAdvanced Biomaterials, Polymers, Biological Tissues, Biocompatibility & ToxicologyLeading Cross-Functional R&D Teams Across Multiple Product LinesDevice-Tissue Interface Design ProblemsAdvanced pre-clinical testing strategies and implementation of test programsTechnical/Scientific Support for Regulatory ApplicationsDevice Mechanics/Biomechanics and MechanobiologyFailure Investigations, Litigation, & Expert Witness TestimonyClinical Specialties: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Adult & Pediatric Interventions | Fetal Surgery | Endovascular Devices | Soft Tissue Repair/Regeneration | Wound healing | Drug delivery devices and systems
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