Chris Stanton

Chris Stanton is a Senior Manager of Process Development at Abbott, leading a team focused on the introduction of new products within the mechanical circulatory support portfolio. Previously, Chris held various engineering roles at Abbott, including Manager and Staff Manufacturing Engineer, where they managed teams, drove product validations, and aligned manufacturing operations with global standards. Prior experience includes positions at Thoratec and St. Jude Medical, where Chris developed manufacturing procedures for the Heartmate series and led engineering teams through design verification and production launches. Chris holds a degree from the University of the Pacific.