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Elias Bitar

Elias Bitar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP Digital Health Sales | Nihon Kohden Digital Health Solutions | MSE, MBA

  • Education

    • The Johns Hopkins University

      2010 - 2011
      Master of Science Engineering; Bioengineering Innovation and Design

      Selected coursework: Intellectual Property Analysis; FDA Regulation; Business Administration; Statistics

    • University of Miami

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering, Electrical

      Selected coursework: Microprocessors; Circuit Design; Electronics; Computer Programming; Optics

    • UCLA Anderson School of Management

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  • Experience

    • Baptist Health South Florida: Doctor's Hospital

      Feb 2008 - Apr 2008
      Volunteer Assistant

      Developed ability to calibrate and repair defibrillators, respirator, IV pumps, and endoscopes.Shadowed Biomedical Engineers on routine and preventive maintenance of hospital equipment.

    • University of Miami: Health Economic Research Group

      Oct 2008 - Dec 2009
      Senior Research Assistant

      Conducted literature reviews for the Health Economics Research Group Trained new research assistants in performing literature research and website design

    • Rafik Hariri University Hospital

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
      Engineering Intern

      Designed and built a xenon/halogen light source adapter for fiber optic cablesAssisted Senior Engineer responsible for Radiology Department with equipment inventory management

    • University of Miami: Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory

      Aug 2009 - May 2010
      Senior Design Team Leader

      Designed and built transparent incubator for a bioreactor to monitor intervertebral disk cultures in real time Conducted studies demonstrating incubator's ability to control temperature, CO2 and O2 levels

    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University

      Dec 2009 - May 2010
      Research Assistant

      Quantified Optical Coherence Tomography images to identify cornea disease under Dr. Richard Awdeh

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Jun 2010 - May 2011
      Masters Candidate at The Johns Hopkins University Center of Bioengineering Innovation & Design

      Investigate unmet clinical needs at Johns Hopkins Hospital through research, interviews and observation of surgeries. Develop umbilical cord blood collection device to increase the yield of viable stem cells for use in regenerative therapies.Create a low-cost, robust, automated labor monitor for use in developing countries.

    • JHPIEGO: Kathmandu, Nepal

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2010
      Johns Hopkins Graduate Student

      Determined design inputs for five design projects through interviews with local health care workers. Visited rural healthcare facilities in order to better understand bottom of pyramid challenges and markets.

    • TheraCord, LLC

      Oct 2010 - May 2011
      Co-Founder

      Design umbilical cord blood collection device to increase the yield of viable stem cells for use in regenerative therapiesFile provisional patent for “Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Device” Responsible for formulating business plan and commercialization strategy to attract venture investorsAwarded over $143,000 in prize money and grants

    • Cardiotronic - Osypka Medical, Inc.

      Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

      Manage noninvasive hemodynamic monitors, pacemakers and pacing system analyzer product lines.Identify and develop new market opportunities, including implementing and managing solutions for neonatology and home healthcare markets. Write marketing requirements for new product developments including hospital EMR integration, innovative data displays, and new parameter research. Developing iPad application to display and analyze hemodynamic data. Train physicians and nurses to properly use noninvasive hemodynamic monitors and temporary pacemakers in operating rooms, intensive care units (ICU), pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Compiled and submitted a 510k (document seeking regulatory approval to market new device) for a pacing system analyzer in December 2012. Received 510k clearance in April 2013 (K123916). Show less

      • Director, U.S. Operations

        Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

      • Product Manager

        Jul 2011 - Nov 2013

    • Nihon Kohden America

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2021

      • Director, Patient Monitoring Marketing & Business Development

        May 2019 - Jul 2021

      • Associate Director, Upstream Marketing and Business Development

        Sept 2017 - Jul 2021

      • Senior Manager, Market Access

        Feb 2015 - Jul 2021

    • ICU Medical

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2024

      • Director, Critical Care

        Mar 2022 - Nov 2024

      • Director, Strategy and Business Development

        Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

    • Nihon Kohden Digital Health Solutions

      Oct 2024 - now
      VP Digital Health Sales

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • mHUB MedTech Mentor

      Issued by mHUB on Jan 2023
      mHUBAssociated with Elias Bitar