Sara Schlick

Biomedical Engineering Researcher

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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About me
Director of Program Management at Evergen
Education
- University of St. Thomas
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  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering
  • Capstone: Mayo Clinic “Injectable, Conformable, and Biodegradable Stents”• Study Abroad: Italy, Turkey, Greece, India, Ecuador, Galápagos Islands• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)• Aquinas Scholars Honors Program• National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)• Varsity Soccer Team- Academic All-Conference Individual Award
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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  Master of Science (M.S.) Management of Technology (MOT)
Experience
- Mayo Clinic
  Dec 2009 - Aug 2011
  Biomedical Engineering Researcher
  Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
- Mayo Clinic
  May 2012 - Aug 2013
  Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellow
  Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Motion Analysis Laboratory
- Devicix by Nortech
  Dec 2012 - Feb 2019
  • Medical device CDMO - Class I, II, and III medical device product development in areas such as cardiovascular implants (cardiac pacing), orthopedic implants, surgical devices, robotics (surgical, exoskeletons, automation), wearables, drug delivery.• Led cross functional technical teams (systems, software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, clinical, regulatory, quality).• Managed a variety of novel medical device development projects from concept design through commercialization.• Responsible for technical transfers domestically and internationally.• Built collaborative internal team dynamics and strong client relationships, working with innovative startups to global Fortune 100 companies.• Developed IP and supported pending patents.• Led the Global Automation & Robotics Program - a global team of plant managers, engineers, and manufacturing technicians focused on evaluating innovative automation technologies and strategy to target company KPIs. Show less
  - Program Manager
    Mar 2016 - Feb 2019
  - Mechanical Design Engineer
    Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
- Evergen (Formerly Collagen Solutions)
  Feb 2019 - now
  • Contract development and manufacturing of collagen, tissue, and biomaterials-based medical devices.• Grew and managed a team of R&D engineers.• Led cross functional global teams to build DHFs and execute V&V testing (including biocompatibility, pre-clinical studies), to support regulatory submissions, manufacturing technical transfers and scale ups, and commercial launches.
  - Director, Program Managment
    Jan 2023 - now
  - Senior Manager, R&D Program Management
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2022
  - R&D Manager
    Feb 2019 - Apr 2021
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
  May 2024 - now
  Advisory Board Member, Women In Leadership Program
- University of St. Thomas
  Jun 2024 - now
  External Advisory Board Member, School of Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
  Project Management Institute
Volunteer Experience
- 'Design Zone' Engineering Exhibit Interpreter
  Issued by Science Museum of Minnesota
  Associated with Sara Schlick
- Engineering Science Fair Judge
  Issued by Twin Cities Regional Science Fair
  Associated with Sara Schlick
- Volunteer
  Issued by Society of Women Engineers
  Associated with Sara Schlick
- Head Coach
  Issued by Rochester Youth Soccer Association
  Associated with Sara Schlick