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Karine Duval

Montreal,QC

Summary

Development Director responsible for managing product development for computer assisted navigation orthopedic surgery and Spine and Neuro Robotics.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Director

Zimmer Biomet
01.2020 - Current
  • Introduced cutting-edge technologies into the R&D process, enhancing overall productivity and innovation capabilities.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to effectively launch new products, ensuring strong market penetration.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in the industry to guide strategic planning for future research investments.

Research and Development Associate Director

Zimmer Biomet
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Led teams of up to 50 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects


Product Owner

Zimmer Biomet
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular retrospective meetings with the team.

Administrator

Accès Bénévolat (Volunteer)
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Participate in startegic planning activities
  • Adopt the budget forecasts and financial statements
  • Determine annual action priorities for Accès Bénévolat

Research and Development Engineer

Zimmer Biomet
07.2006 - 06.2017

• Design of orthopedic instrumentation for hips and knees • Work with cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and implement studies to support new product development.

• Organize and attend frequent development meetings with key physicians for product development .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Ecole Polytechnique De Montreal
Montreal
01.2006

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Teamwork
  • Technology Scouting
  • Management ISO 13485
  • Biomedical Engineering

Additional Information

Vonlunteering experience with nOula coopérative de solidarité, UN Volunteer (online), Oxfam Québec

Timeline

Research and Development Director

Zimmer Biomet
01.2020 - Current

Research and Development Associate Director

Zimmer Biomet
07.2017 - 12.2019

Product Owner

Zimmer Biomet
07.2016 - 06.2017

Administrator

Accès Bénévolat (Volunteer)
06.2015 - 06.2017

Research and Development Engineer

Zimmer Biomet
07.2006 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Ecole Polytechnique De Montreal
Karine Duval