Chris Pederson

Chris Pederson is an experienced professional in business development and marketing, currently serving as the Director of Business Development & Open Innovation for Heme/UA at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics since December 2017. Prior roles include responsibilities as Senior Manager of Open Innovation & Alliance Management and Global Strategic Marketing Manager within the same organization. Previously, Chris held positions at VIAVI Solutions, where contributions included the management of the MicroNIR product line and cross-functional team collaboration. Earlier career experiences at DeltaNu-Intevac and ASD, INC. involved sales channel development and new business initiatives focused on spectroscopy technologies. Chris’s educational background includes an MBA from Regis University and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biology from Northern State University. Expertise spans various industries such as Photonics, Pharmaceuticals, and Agriculture, highlighting a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.