Andrew Darkin

Experience

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  Cordis

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2003

  UK Manager

  Interventional Neuroradiology field.Started up this UK division and developed the business, managing a small team and reporting into a European Sales Director.Won 2 European Sales Awards.

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  Abbott Vascular Devices

  Oct 2003 - Sept 2007

  Senior Clinical Specialist

  Training physicians and sales teams (internationally) in radiology & cardiology devices. Also supported Abbott's UK agents. Won a VIP Award (Oct 2005) for outstanding contributions to the US Starclose launch.

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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2010

  Account Manager

  Sales to the Cardiac Surgery, Perfusion, and Vascular Surgery markets. Won 2 EU Sales awards in May 08 & Feb 09.

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  Ev3

  May 2010 - Mar 2011

  Territory Manager

  Peripheral Vascular products in the area: East Midlands / M62 Corridor

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  Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2014

  I manage the EMEA Clinical Group, coordinating activities to align them with the EMEA strategy, to ensure targets are met. The team provides clinical support, training and education to our internal teams and customers across EMEA.There is a high level of co-ordination with the Regional Directors. This was a new role with the aim of developing an EU training department. My key responsibility is the development (localisation) and implementation of clinical (product/sales) training and support tools throughout the European Direct Organisation. As a member of the European Management team I work closely with my colleagues to ensure their training needs, and those of their teams, are met. I travel extensively throughout Europe with some US travel. Training and clinical support for physicians and Merit employees throughout the EU Direct organisation

  • Director of Clinical Sales & Education (EMEA)

    Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Clinical Training Manager (Europe)

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Clinical Education Specialist ( Europe)

    Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
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  CQ Medical

  Sept 2014 - now

  Director of International Education & Training

  Set-up and developed a new International Training & Education Department supporting our product range of Radiotherapy Motion Management equipment. Design, plan and execute training programmes for direct staff and distributors across EMEA, APAC & LASA. Establishing a team of clinical staff across the regions and building a strong portfolio of sales tools. Development of International Key Opinion Leaders & Centres of Excellence. Working closely with the Product Line management Team, particularly in relation to product development and International product launch. Development of a Distributor Portal, and Online Training Presence and a growing Micro Learning Library on our YouTube Channel in various languages. Extensive International travel. Show less