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Cheryl D. Berger (847) 774‐6799 | 701 S. Cedarwood Circle | Round Lake, IL 60073 | cheryl‐[email protected]
Summary: Proven project management with class I, II & III medical device development. Capable of
driving complex projects from concept inception to product launch for the global market. Driven to
exceed expectations through clear and accurate communication, deep understanding of customer
needs, attention to detail and strong commitment to the overall goal.
Experience:
HOLLISTER INCORPORATED 02/2006 – 02/2016
Successfully lead new product development initiatives for multiple business units resulting in forecasted
revenue growth of $8‐25M. Roles included both technical/engineering lead for product design and
project manager.
Senior R&D Specialist/Project Manager – Wound Care 07/2015 – 02/2016
Built teams, established project objectives, created plans & mentored colleagues from all product
development functions including Research & Development, New Product Development/Product
Design, Process & Packaging Engineering/Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance and Marketing.
• Accountable for cross functional team performance, schedule, budget, execution and review using
the established stage/gate business process.
• Communicated, negotiated and managed all product/project based deliverables with external
suppliers and internal stakeholders at the departmental and senior management level to ensure
alignment with corporate objectives.
• Maximized business results by regularly delivering affordable, high quality medical devices to the
global market within the projected timeframe and budget.
Senior R&D Specialist/Project Manager – Ostomy & Critical Care 10/2011 – 07/2015
R&D Specialist – Continence Care‐Bowel & Critical Care 05/2008 – 10/2011
Drove creation of product and customer requirements and quality metrics in accord with QSR 21
CFR 820.30, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485 recommendations, developed and managed project budget
and product cost targets, identified project risks and viable contingency plans.
Engineered design solutions to mitigate manufacturing challenges, control costs & ensure
competitive device performance.
Authored study protocols, specifications and test methods to meet both design and regulatory
requirements for new medical devices.
Delivered a $125k cost savings project to convert laboratory notebook records from paper to
electronic format using Lean/Six Sigma principals in accordance with all legal and regulatory
requirements.
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Senior Technician II – Technology Development Continence Care 02/2006 – 05/2008
Developed, analyzed, improved and validated new testing and inspection methods to establish
product specifications for an internally developed catheter product.
Suggested alternative approaches, mentored colleagues, and collaborated within and across
departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness to meet milestones.
AEROTEK SCIENTIFIC 04/2005 – 02/2006
Senior Laboratory Technician at Hollister Incorporated
Planned, executed and reported experimental outcomes for development of urinary catheter
coating technologies.
Conducted routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, managed chemical and
reagent inventory
VIROTEK‐EFOORA 07/2000 – 03/2005
Senior Research Scientist
Lead development and manufacture of a novel HIV ‐1/2 rapid diagnostic strip assay using whole
blood (finger stick), a class III medical device for the US market.
Managed a team of three (3) laboratory technicians and interns to achieve technical goals.
Drafted Pre‐Market Approval (PMA) submission documentation in support of organizational
objectives for the flagship product.
• Identified and led partnership with external supplier to commercialize an accessory kit comprised of
human serum derived HIV‐1/2 controls for routine diagnostic laboratory quality control.
ABBOTT 09/1996 – 09/1999
Technical Product Development Associate
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL 05/1994 ‐ 06/1996
Research Associate II
Education:
Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Biology May 1992
Outstanding Student Researcher Award
Cumulative GPA 3.6/4.0
Professional Associations:
Wound Healing Society 2015 – present
Project Management Institute 2014 – present
American Management Association 2012 – 2014
Great Lakes JMP User Group – Board member 2010 ‐ 2012
American Chemical Society 2002 – 2013
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Patent:
WO 2014144656 A8 05/17/2015
US 20140261462 A1 09/18/2014
WO 2014144656 A1 09/18/2014
ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HOLDING DEVICE WITH BITE BLOCK
Inventors: Peter L. Visconti, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff, Paola M. Wisner, Richard J. Hantke,
Meagan R. Shanahan Pheil, David A. Knauz, Cheryl D. Berger, George J. Cisko, Thai H. Dang, Thomas H.
Gilman, Noah K. Meade, Tze Wan Pansy Chung, Christina Augustyn, Daniel A. March, David McDonough
The invention is generally directed to medical tube devices, and more particularly to a device for holding an oral endotracheal tube on a patient and having a bite block integrated with the device. The art reflects a balance of strength and flexibility required to protect & maintain proper oral airway function for intubated patients in the ICU. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Publications:
PRECLINICAL AND CLINICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE EFOORA TEST, A RAPID TEST FOR THE DETECTION OF
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS‐SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES
J. Clinical Microbiology 2005 May; 43(5): 2399 – 406
Authors: Arens MQ1, Mundy LM, Amsterdam D, Barrett JT, Bigg D, Bruckner D, Hanna B, Prince H,
Purington T, Hanna T, Hewitt R, Kalinka C, Koppes T, Maxwell S, Moe A, Doymaz M, Poulter M, Saber‐
Tehrani M, Simard L, Wilkins‐Carmody D, Vidaver J, Berger C, Davis AH, Alzona MT.
Authored & co‐authored multiple posters and abstracts to present scientific achievements throughout
career.