Erin Longdo

About Erin Longdo

Fueled by a commitment to make a meaningful difference in human health, I lead teams in the life science and diagnostics fields with enthusiasm and vision. As an executive leader, I have led transformative initiatives in globally impactful business lines, fostered innovation, and delivered market-leading healthcare solutions that change lives for the better. Collaborating across diverse geographic markets - including the US, EMEA, and APAC - I have had the opportunity to work with dedicated teams on projects that matter.I am deeply committed to the individuals I collaborate with, understanding that talent development, employee engagement, and collaborative problem-solving are essential pillars for sustainable success from a focused team.With a strong financial acumen and a keen eye for market opportunities, I have successfully guided the launch of groundbreaking products, each one contributing to advancements in healthcare. I embrace a \"rip off the band-aid\" approach and tackle challenges head-on. Swiftly adapting to market changes and connection to customers are ingrained in my leadership style, ensuring that my organization remains at the forefront of innovation and responsive to evolving customer needs.My track record for delivering has consistently earned praise, with a previous boss stating,\"I never worry about you; you always deliver.\"Beyond numbers and data, I excel at cultivating transformative cultural shifts within organizations. By fostering a unified \"we\" mentality, my teams consistently deliver by breaking down barriers and collaborating as needed to overcome complex challenges. It is through this approach that I have witnessed incredible transformations, where teams unite their strengths and ideas.I have a BS in Genetics, a BS in Medicine and Medical Technology, and an MBA from Columbia Business School and Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. I am also I am deeply committed to my work as the Founding Chairman of the Board for Business for Health Solutions, a small and growing nonprofit working on expanding access to healthcare in Africa through corporate volunteering.

Experience

1. Founding Board Chair President

   Business For Health Solutions

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Business for Health Solutions builds healthcare capacity and access in Africa. We do this by addressing critical private sector gaps in manufacturing, distribution, service delivery, digital health, medical technology, and insurance to foster resilient health systems in under-resourced communities in Africa. We facilitate remote technical assistance projects delivered by teams of highly skilled corporate volunteers to local healthcare enterprises across healthcare value chains.Get involved today and explore how your company can make a difference!

Education

• Iowa State University

  BS, Genetics

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

• Columbia Business School

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

• University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

  BS, Medicine/Medical Technology

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Lifesciences
• Strategy
• Hardware Diagnostics
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Launch
• Management
• Biotechnology
• Medical Diagnostics
• Genomics
• Process Improvement
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Product Development
• Business Development
• Molecular Biology
• Global Marketing
• Immunoassays
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Immunology
• Medical Devices
• Marketing
• Training
• Commercialization
• Market Development
• Product Marketing