Nathan Todd

Nathan Todd

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  • About me

    R&D Director - Automation, Digital and PAT Innovation at Cytiva

  • Education

    • Larne Grammar School

      2000 - 2007
    • University of Ulster

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons Biomedical Enigneering Biomedical/Medical Engineering 2:1
  • Experience

    • Royal Victoria hospital

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
      Shadowing a radiographer

      • Observed the process of bone x-rays, where I helped diagnose the patient.• Learnt how to interpret an x-ray and discuss the potential fracture.• Observed a barium swallow which showed up on x-ray as it was travelling down a patient’s throat.• Learnt how to deal with concerned parents.

    • Intelesens

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
      Manufacturing team

      • Manufactured wearable electrodes which monitor the heart, over a seven day period.• I have seen firsthand how a small biomedical company works, and it has been an advantage learning the skills needed to work in a team with a potentially lifesaving product

    • Boston Scientific

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2010
      R+D Engineer (student placement)

      • Part of the Design Assurance lab working with catheter balloons and stented catheters.• Became a subject matter expert on a machine called the Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester (HBLT) which inflates balloon catheters using water, at pressures ranging from 0 to 1000psi.• Learnt to use various computer programs which the HBLT uses to operate. Wrote tests and scripts which comply with the FDA and MDD, which are currently in use.• Liaised with Boston Scientifics’ American Sister Plant, Maple Grove, ensuring R+D, that the catheter testing would cover all the areas required by the FDA.• Helped with validation of the HBLT.• Wrote test methods and trained technicians on how to use the machinery.• Re-designed a water bath that was to be used alongside the HBLT which is still in use within the company today.• Awarded student innovation placement award, for my work during my co-op at Boston Scientific. Show less

    • Pall Corporation

      Jun 2016 - May 2023

      Promoted to Senior R+D Engineer June 2016Promoted to R+D Engineer II in July 2015.R+D Engineer 1 Oct 2013 - July 2015R+D Associate Engineer July 2011 - Oct 2013R+D engineer - leading and managing projects ensuring on time delivery, managing budgets, working with diverse teams across the world, developing user guides, travelling to present at customer sites across the world, running VOC and workshops as well as writing test protocols and performing acceptance tests as per GAMP and regulatory requirements. Show less

      • Senior Manager Digital Innovation and Instrumentation

        Mar 2021 - May 2023
      • R+D Instrumentation Manager

        Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
      • Senior R+D engineer

        Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Cytiva

      May 2023 - now
      • R&D Director

        Apr 2025 - now
      • Senior Manager Digital Engineering

        May 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Risk Management - Professional Development Programme

      ESI International
      Jan 2015
    • Project Management - Professional Development Programme

      ESI International
      Jul 2014
    • Project Leadership and Communication - Professional Development Programme

      ESI International
      Nov 2014
    • Schedule and Cost Control - Professional Development Programme

      ESI International
      Feb 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nathan Todd
      Patent Pending on Air Evacuation Device for use with Single Use Systems - Mar 2015 I invented a method of removing air from single use bio-processing systems after leak testing has been completed.
    • Awarded to Nathan Todd
      Presidents Award - Life Science - Feb 2013 Awardees are selected by the LS Senior Management Team based on performance that exemplifies Life Sciences' Business Direction, Operating Imperatives, and Drivers for Success.