Larry Stevens

Vice President Manufacturing Operations | Supply Chain | Cross-functional | NPI | Reliability at Ionpath

Larry Stevens has extensive work experience in operations, supply chain management, and manufacturing in the medical device industry. Larry has held various leadership roles in companies such as Ionpath, Embolx Inc., Vium Inc., Robert Bosch Healthcare, Think Surgical, Cardima, Genmark Automation, Sanmina, Sunrise Technologies International, and IRIDEX Corporation.

At Ionpath, Larry currently serves as the Vice President of Operations, responsible for leading hardware systems, reagent manufacturing, and supply chain operations. Larry has also implemented various systems and processes to enhance efficiency.

Prior to Ionpath, Larry was a Global Technology Operations Executive at Embolx Inc., where they advised and consulted on manufacturing operations, supply chain, and new product introduction. Larry successfully reduced product field issues and improved the quality and yield of products.

Larry also served as the Vice President of Technology Operations at Vium Inc., where they led hardware development, quality/regulatory operations, and supply chain strategies. Larry played a key role in structuring company operations and moving new products to the market.

During their tenure at Robert Bosch Healthcare, Larry held the position of Vice President of Operations & Embedded Systems. Larry was instrumental in building the company's supply chain and manufacturing operations, integrating acquisitions, and standardizing manufacturing processes across different regions.

Before that, Larry served as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Think Surgical, where they built and scaled manufacturing operations to support the launch of a surgical device. Larry also established supply chain networks and implemented ERP systems.

Larry has also held leadership positions at Cardima, Genmark Automation, Sanmina, Sunrise Technologies International, and IRIDEX Corporation. In these roles, they optimized operations, managed global supply chain and manufacturing functions, and oversaw the development and launch of new products.

Throughout their career, Larry has demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, problem-solving, negotiation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Their extensive experience in the medical device industry has equipped him with a deep understanding of operations, supply chain management, and manufacturing strategies.

Larry Stevens has a diverse education history. Larry obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management from DeVry University between 2009 and 2011. Prior to that, they attended LaSalle University from 1995 to 1999, focusing on Manufacturing & Technology Engineering Management. Additionally, Larry completed a Master of Science degree in Technology Operations Management from Provident University before 2016. Furthermore, they served in the US Navy, specializing in Electrical, Electronics, Radio, and Computer Engineering Systems, and earned an Associate of Science (equivalent) in Electrical Engineering from an unspecified period.

Apart from their formal education, Larry also holds several certifications. Larry completed a Certificate Program in Project and Program Management (PPM) from UC Santa Cruz in June 2010. Larry also obtained a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from ASQ / Robert Bosch Healthcare Systems Inc in August 2002. In January 2019, Larry became a Certified SAFe® 4 Agilist through Scaled Agile, Inc., and in September 2015, they earned the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation from Scrum Alliance. Furthermore, Larry holds a Master Project Manager (MPM) certification from the AAPM® American Academy of Project Management® and a Certificate in Business Management (CBM) from The Association of Professionals in Business Management (APBM). Larry is also certified in various areas such as ISO 13485 Lead Auditor, ISO 14971 Medical Device and Medical Device Software Risk Management, and ISO 62304 Medical Device Software Development Life Cycle. Additionally, Larry has patents and patent applications through the US Patent Services.

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  • Vice President Manufacturing Operations | Supply Chain | Cross-functional | NPI | Reliability

    March 1, 2021 - present

  • Vice President Operations

    January, 2021

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