James Sparks

SVP, Global Operations at Gynesonics

James Sparks has more than 26 years of experience in the medical device industry focused on manufacturing and engineering management. Most recently, from September 2013 to March 2016, he served as Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering at Tridien Medical, a manufacturer of patient positioning devices and support surfaces to assist caregivers in preventing and treating pressure ulcers. James’ responsibilities at Tridien included managing three domestic manufacturing facilities with more than 300 employees. Prior to that, he performed senior manufacturing/operations leadership roles with Class III implantable heart valves/transcatheter delivery systems (Medtronic), Class II therapeutic laser systems (BIOLASE), Class II/III cardiology and electrophysiology products (J&J/Biosense Webster). He began his career with Baxter/Edwards Life Sciences as a manufacturing/packaging engineer.

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Timeline

  • SVP, Global Operations

    Current role

  • VP, Manufacturing

  • SVP, Operations

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