I'm a product manager with a rare 0-to-1 product development perspective on diagnostic development. Over 12 years at ANGLE, I progressed from development to customer-facing roles to product strategy, helping take our liquid biopsy system from concept through FDA clearance to commercial success. This journey taught me to bridge technical innovation with customer needs - I specialize in translating voice of customer insights into actionable strategy for development teams. I'm looking for a product management role at a growth-oriented diagnostics company where I can accelerate product success by connecting customer needs with technical capabilities.More details on my Professional History (below) or on my Professional Services page which shares some of my project work.
As a lifelong learner, I am interested in many topics related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). I am also interested in the best ways of storing and retrieving the knowledge I collect: i.e. personal knowledge management (PKM). A few other hobbies include music, coffee, cooking and travel.I talk more about my interests on my blog.
I'm a product leader and scientist with over a decade of experience transforming complex oncology diagnostics into user-centric solutions. My passion lies at the intersection of cutting-edge science and thoughtful product design—creating diagnostic tools that not only deliver breakthrough capabilities but are intuitive for the people who use them daily.During my 12-year tenure at ANGLE plc, I was part of the foundational development team, helping develop the Parsortix system from early prototype through FDA clearance and commercial launch. This liquid biopsy platform, which isolates intact cancer cells from blood for downstream analysis, represents a powerful tool for non-invasive cancer diagnostics. Navigating the De Novo medical device pathway as part of a growth-stage company presented unique challenges, but I thrived in this environment, adapting to roles across R&D, customer engagement, and product management as our organization evolved from startup to commercial entity.What distinguishes my approach is my ability to bridge scientific innovation with practical implementation. I understand the cell and molecular biology and microfluidic automation that powers advanced diagnostics, while recognizing that even groundbreaking technology fails without exceptional usability. This insight comes from hundreds of hours observing researchers and clinicians interact with our platforms—identifying pain points, streamlining workflows, and transforming user feedback into meaningful product enhancements.Core strengths:- Translating complex scientific concepts into clear value propositions for diverse stakeholders
- Developing products that address genuine market needs in oncology and precision medicine
- Orchestrating cross-functional collaboration between R&D, marketing, and commercial teams
- Converting customer insights into actionable product roadmaps and feature prioritization
- Balancing regulatory compliance with innovation to accelerate time-to-marketMy extensive experience in customer-facing roles has honed my understanding of user experience design in high-complexity diagnostic settings. I've learned that seemingly minor workflow frustrations can derail adoption, while comprehensive training and support transform skeptical users into product champions. In translational medicine and clinical research, when users truly understand your platform's capabilities, they pioneer novel applications that expand your technology's impact.I thrive on addressing multifaceted challenges in product development, quality systems, and market adoption. My ultimate mission is developing diagnostic innovations that meaningfully improve patient care—whether by enhancing test accuracy, streamlining laboratory workflows, or delivering more actionable clinical insights to advance precision medicine.My Professional Services page shares some of my project work.
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