William Drummond

Materials Scientist & Project Manager @Mammotome

Cincinnati, OH, US

Job Responsibilities:Showcased expertise in leading the PEG-based hydrogel formulation selection for long-term implantable medical devices, utilizing nanomaterials, barium derivatives, colloidal silver, collagen, and other additives. Moreover, I advanced materials characterization, leading to an optimized composite with enhanced echogenicity, hemostasis, and adhesion properties for potential IP development. Also, I oversaw biocompatibility and material degradation assessments for FDA and EU submissions, coordinating FTIR, DSC, and TGA testing with the University of Southern Mississippi. Additionally, I conducted IQ, OQ, and PQ validations to confirm equipment performance, ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications at the Mammotome Tijuana plant.Key Achievements:* Improved hydrogel materials through the application of DOE, statistical analysis, and chemistry expertise.* Enhanced intensity and contrast measurements by partnering with engineering to establish CTQ metrics.* Saved annually by leading critical process changes for HydroMARK through cross-functional collaboration across Cincinnati and Tijuana.* Developed a cost-effective R&D lab kit to optimize echogenicity, adhesion, and hemolysis in hydrogel formulations.* Elevated project productivity through effective cross-functional team leadership.

University of South Alabama

BSc

University of West Florida

MBA

University of Florida

MSc