Robert Nolan

Robert Nolan has extensive work experience in the medical device industry, with a focus on quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Robert most recently served as the Vice President of Quality Assurance International at Merit Medical Systems, Inc. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring adherence to medical device quality standards and pharmaceutical GMP/GDP processes. Prior to this, Robert held positions as the Senior Director and Director of Quality Assurance Europe at Merit Medical, overseeing manufacturing, design assurance, and distribution operations across multiple countries. Robert also worked at Abbott as a Quality Assurance Manager and Advanced Engineering Manager, leading quality control and validation teams. Before that, they worked as a Medical Device Consultant for start-up companies and as a Director of R&D at Boston Scientific, where they played a key role in the development of drug-eluting stent systems. Robert began their career as an R&D Engineer at Howmedica International Inc. Robert holds a wealth of knowledge and experience in product development and regulatory compliance within the medical device industry.

Robert Nolan completed their education with the following degrees: a Diploma in Life Science with a focus on Molecular, Cellular, and Human Biology from The Open University (2006-2010), an MBA with a specialization in Business Strategy and Innovation from Henley Business School (2000-2004), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick (1984-1988).