Kathy Osborn Lorenz

About Kathy Osborn Lorenz

I am passionate about the science of sight. Subject matter expert in the areas of medical device research and evidence generation with twenty years of experience in corporate contact lens R&D and Medical Affairs environments. Expertise includes: leading cross-functional teams with exceptional outcomes, execution of global claims strategies, development and defense of marketing claims, interdependent partnering with global and regional marketing, regulatory and professional teams for execution of continuously evolving marketing claims strategies; verbal and written presentation of clinical and technical data; coordination of external contract research activities; proven ability to collaborate with regulatory affairs personnel for planning investigational studies, preparation of required submissions for regulatory approval and registration of new medical devices. Experienced in development of clinical strategy to take new products from conception and feasibility to development and confirmation of product performance and strong scientific evidence generation and marketing claims.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Clinical Research

   Johnson & Johnson MedTech

   Feb 2022 — Present

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Vision Science/Physiological Optics

  1993

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Science - MS, Vision Science/Physiological Optics

  1997

• The Ohio State University College of Optometry

  OD, Optometry

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Product Development
• Healthcare
• Project Management
• Medical Devices
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy