Forrest Johnson

Background

About Forrest Johnson

Product Development and Sales Executive with extensive experience selling and leading programs for active implantable medical devices, diagnostic medical devices, small and large molecule pharmaceuticals, and combination products. Successfully closed new business deals and led projects for Class II and Class medical devices, both 501(k) and PMA. Managed large and small molecule pharmaceutical products from pre-clinical development into Phase I first-in-human trials, and subsequently through pivotal trials and launch. Led product development teams using both medical device design controls and pharmaceutical target product profile approaches. Adept at explaining the value of development partnerships to potential new customers to win business opportunities. Expert at project management, including resource management, portfolio analysis, risk management, financial analysis/tracking, and advanced applications such as critical chain project management. Integrated project management best practices to the Sales function. Broad cross-functional experience in clinical trials, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, technology transfer, materials/supplier management, and business development across a wide variety of technologies (e.g, hardware, software, sensors, manufacturing processes, automation systems, facility qualification, etc). Specialties: Team Leadership and Development Product Development Project Planning and Execution Sales Leadership System Design and Improvement