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ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Lead the development of numerous market-leading dental alloys, porcelains and composites, including the world's bestselling dental porcelain system with $17M annual sales * Coordinated the development and successful clearance of multiple Class II medical device 510 (k) s. * Developed multiple product validation and verification plans as per Global Innovation Process (GIP) requirements in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, and other appropriate regulatory guidelines * Coordinated and supervised clinical studies of various restorative materials for fixed dental applications * Designed and executed field testing and professional evaluations of hundreds of successful dental products * Collaborated with numerous experts at US and international universities to leverage emerging novel technologies for product improvement and differentiation * Demonstrated success in working with cross-functional scientific and business environments by maintaining close contact with Manufacturing, Technical, Marketing, Sales, QA/RA Departments and European operations ensured consistent on-time product launches * Developed and patented a unique system for shading feldspathic, lithium disilicate-based and zirconia-based dental porcelains * Served as a star witness in litigation on patent infringement against a competitor, won the law suite * Won Dentsply Corporate Buonocore Award for developing an innovative high strength all-ceramic dental ingot material

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