Simon Sjovold

Background

About Simon Sjovold

An accomplished, forward-thinking, cross-functional leader with 20 years of experience commercializing medical devices and a wealth of expertise in product development, quality management systems, regulatory affairs, performance testing, and intellectual property. I have a proven track record of bringing new products to market, with >100 projects completed for >25 domestic and international companies. My diverse experience in orthopaedics includes joint arthroplasty, spine, extremities, intramedullary fixation, sterile packaging & class I instrumentation. I lead by example to cultivate a collaborative, high-performance, results-driven work environment. Extensive experience effectively managing in-house and remote multi-disciplinary teams. I am adept at accelerating the development of differentiated products by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational success. I am passionate about improving patient outcomes and quality of life through my experience, integrity, and collaborative management approach. Medical Device Expertise: Portfolio, Program & Cross-Functional Team Management • Product Life Cycle Management • Contract Negotiation • Financial Accounting & Management • Process Optimization • Operational Efficiency • Strategic Planning • Data-Driven Decision Making • Relationship Builder, Motivator & Mentor • Customer Engagement • Manufacturing Efficiency • Supplier Management • Market Research & Intellectual Property • Quality Systems & Risk Management • FDA, EU MDR & ROW Regulatory Clearance