Michael McElroy
Lead Technical Project Manager @Convatec
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Technical Project Manager @Convatec
Manchester, GB
Lead multidisciplinary teams across diverse international locations and manufacturing sites to deliver high-impact projects in single-use medical device manufacturing, with a focus on Lifecycle Management (LCM) and New Product Development (NPD) in adherence to ISO 13485 standards- Oversee and coordinate activities that contribute to the creation/update of Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR) such as requirement specifications, risk management, design verification and validation, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and design reviews- Drive cross-functional collaboration by uniting R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with business objectives- Chaired the governance forum for the Ostomy LCM group, overseeing a complex project portfolio and conducting stage gate assessments to maximise strategic value and optimise resource allocation- Serve as the LCM subject matter expert for the Ostomy business unit, influencing enhancements to project governance processes and Quality Management System (QMS) tools, resulting in increased productivity and compliance- Manage stakeholder relationships at Director and VP level, regularly reporting project progress and strategic decisions to the Chief Executive leadership team.
EDUCATION
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT MICHAEL MCELROY
Engineering leader with 13 years experience working on medical device New Product Development (NPD) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) in academia and FTSE 100 companies. Specifically focusing on water filters, breathing filters, syringe filters, cell therapy, ostomy care, advanced wound care, continence care, vascular grafts, and software as a medical device. I have hands-on experience managing global teams across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, clinical and commercial to deliver high impact initiatives. Within my professional network, I am recognised as a leader in my field for excellent technical project management delivery and pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily project management practices, driving enhanced productivity and innovative solutions.
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