Behzad Behrooz

About Behzad Behrooz

Behzad has comprehensive medical and drug device experience with over 20 years working from concept to finished goods in both domestic and global markets. During part of his college years, Behzad worked full-time in the Telecommunications field on PCB and surface mount technologies with Harris and Sanmina corporations.Behzad has experience working with multiple medical device companies (on teams ranging from as small as 3 employees on up to a team of over 800 employees) on Pulmonary, Peripheral and Coronary Interventional Cardiology, Gastrointestinal, BPH, Localized Drug Delivery, and Ophthalmology devices, some including RF technology.You can find Behzad on the pool deck in his free time volunteering for his kid’s water polo and swimming activities.

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations and Engineering

   Rhausler Inc

   Aug 2022 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

   Rhausler, Inc. – A medical device company specializing in implants and instrumentation for cervical spine surgery, providing comprehensive solutions to assist neurological and orthopedic spine surgeons in addressing the needs of their patients.Oversaw all internal and external operations, ensuring cross-functional coordination and consistent delivery of company objectives.Relocated the facility to a new site, resulting in a 50%+ reduction in overhead costs while maintaining operational efficiency.Led a successful unannounced FDA audit, showcasing strong regulatory compliance and operational excellence.Rebuilt trust with global suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing and securing stable inventory flow—eliminating product backorders and increasing profitability.Managed inventory and fulfillment pipelines, ensuring quality products were properly ordered, received, released to stock, and delivered to customers on time.Revamped outdated documentation and company policies, ensuring full compliance with local and federal regulatory bodies and maintaining readiness for both planned and surprise audits.Led communication with potential strategic partners, contributing to business growth and partnership development initiatives.

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Engineering
• V&V
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Manufacturing
• Iso 13485
• Leader
• Fda
• Design Control
• Product Development