Summary
Highly motivated innovator with a strong background in new product development. My skill set includes project management, product management, marketing and R&D in fields spanning biotechnology to consumer goods to industrial equipment. My responsibilities have included developing marketing strategies, gathering competitive intelligence, managing client relations, interviewing customers, leading ideation sessions, and negotiating contracts. In addition, I have significant experience working in global settings, including leading virtual teams spanning multiple continents and time zones.
Professional experiences
Global r&d: open innovation leader
BARRY CALLEBAUT , lebbeke-wieze - CDI
From January 2019 to Today
Developing and leading Open Innovation Strategy for the global organization
Innovation strategy consultant
Larratta Independent Consultant
Since 1. may 2015
Senior scienstist
KIMBERLY-CLARK , Envigado - CDI
From March 2012 to July 2015
Innovation Project Leader focused on development of novel technologies for consumer products. My role involved uncovering technical solutions in response to Voice of the Customer, with a focus on sensing technologies including wearables and IoT. My responsibilities included providing technical leadership and guidance to product development and marketing teams, and analysis of open innovation opportunities.
Senior scientist
KIMBERLY-CLARK , Cartago - CDI
From July 2007 to February 2012
Project Leader for innovation projects focused on disruptive technologies targeting Latin America.
Additionals trainings
Doctorate
Cornell University - Microbiology
1996 à 2002
MBA
NEOMA - Marketing, Innovation Management, Consulting
2015 à 2016
BS
San Francisco State University - Biology (cell and molecular biology)
1993 à 1995
Associations
Degree
Languages
Espagnol - Technique
Anglais - Langue maternelle
Français - Notion
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