Cathy Cozad

About Cathy Cozad

Hello there! I\'m Cathy, a Principal RD Engineer with a passion for transforming medical devices that help regulate venous and arterial blood flow. Think of me as a wizard in the world of stents and embolic devices—constantly conjuring innovative solutions to make a real impact on patient care. My current project? Developing a life-changing innovations inspired by the wonders of biomimicry—because nature knows best!With a background in Advanced Development Engineering, New Product Development and Program Management, I’ve teamed up with brilliant minds and key opinion leaders to bring cutting-edge products to life in the deep venous disease, peripheral artery and ortho spaces. My leadership style is grounded in collaboration, precision, and results, and I strive to foster an environment where cross-functional teams can thrive.When I\'m not in the lab or brainstorming new ideas, you\'ll find me hosting international students, embracing cultural exchange, or advocating for economic empowerment through volunteer work. I love blending creativity with technical know-how, and I believe that a little fun goes a long way in making work enjoyable!Let’s connect and explore how we can innovate together!

Experience

1. Principal Rd Engineer Consultant

   Medtronic

   Aug 2021 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Core Team Member and Technical lead-Subject Matter Expert in deep venous and arterial flow, specializing in stent development, venous valve, embolic coils, embolic plugs, and laser thrombectomy-Innovated a Performance Impact Assessment Tool leveraging a traceability matrix to evaluate the implications of proposed design changes on device functionality, compliance, and patient outcomes-Conducted rigorous feasibility and technical assessments on change proposals, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards across global markets, including China and Japan-Developed and led training for cross-functional teams, enhancing the integration of best practices in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics-Spearheaded particulate testing protocols to uphold stringent quality standards and mitigate risks in device performance-Actively involved in stent delivery system design, working closely with multi-functional teams to develop robust, solutions that enhance patient outcomes and improve manufacturability.

Education

• North Dakota State University

  Bachelor of Science

• University of Tennessee

  Master of Science Degree

• The University of Memphis

  Master's degree

Skills

• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Tissue Engineering
• Design of Experiments
• Problem Solving
• Biomaterials
• Biomedical Engineering
• Labview
• Cell Culture
• Finite Element Analysis
• Product Development
• Biomechanics
• Analysis
• Life Sciences
• R&D
• Testing
• Biotechnology
• Engineering
• Unigraphics
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Orthopedics
• Fda
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Spine
• Cell Based Assays
• Statistics
• Quality Systems
• Molecular Biology
• Excel
• Science
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Microscopy