Mark Woods

Mark Woods has extensive work experience in various managerial positions within the life sciences and healthcare industries. Mark currently holds the position of Vice President Operations Genomic Medicine at Cytiva since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as the General Manager Global Supply Chain Cell & Gene Therapy at Cytiva from April 2020 to May 2023.

Before joining Cytiva, Mark worked at GE Healthcare Life Sciences, where they held the role of General Manager Global Supply Chain. Cell & Gene Therapy from October 2018 to April 2020.

From 2012 to 2018, Mark worked at GE-Healthcare, where they served as the Global Supply Chain Strategy Manager Life Sciences, responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies for Life Sciences and European-based Medical Devices manufacturing sites. Mark also held the role of Managing Director at GE-Healthcare from June 2002 to June 2012, leading a $17bn healthcare business and overseeing the design, build, and global technology transfers of MRI magnets, gradients, and components.

Prior to their time at GE-Healthcare, Mark worked at Sumitomo as the Managing Director, focusing on global integration and merging distribution and sales channels. Mark was responsible for leading and consolidating NPI teams in Asia and the USA.

Mark began their career at Intermagnetics General Corporation, where they held the role of Managing Director/ Director of Global Sales & Marketing. Mark managed European operations and led global sales and marketing efforts targeting major medical device and semiconductor manufacturers. During their tenure, they successfully grew sales by 120% in 18 months.

Before joining Intermagnetics General Corporation, Mark worked at Air Products as the European General Manager for Advanced Products Division (APD). In this role, they led sales and service support for cryogenic research devices in semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, physics academia, and allied industries. Mark was responsible for developing European sales distribution channels and managed the full European P&L.

Overall, Mark Woods has a wealth of experience in operations management, supply chain, mergers and acquisitions, and global integration. Mark has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and has contributed to the growth and success of various organizations in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Mark Woods attended the University of Surrey but the specific details such as start and end years, degree, and field of study are not provided.