Engineer Design

Douglas N. Baker, Jr.

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Global R&D and Program Management Leader

Proven senior-level leader with a varied and diverse background spanning over 25 years in new product design & development, marketing, program management, and manufacturing. Highly respected, results-oriented innovator with a deep well of experience in multiple industries including medical devices, automotive, consumer products, and capital equipment. Strong combination of bold leadership tempered with maturity, humility, and a sense of humor. Known for delivering results, developing strong leaders, and building high-performing teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Product Design & Development Project & Portfolio Management Design for Reliability & Manufacturability

Strategy Development & Execution Business Transformation/Change Management Design Controls/QMS/GMP

User-Centered Design/Design Thinking Innovation Acceleration & Management Surgeon Collaboration

NOTABLE ACHEIVEMENTS

Over 50 new class II & III medical device introductions including a $100M+ spinal implant system and an industry-first powered spinal instrument system.

Established a new R&D Center in Beijing, China with full development, testing, and prototyping capabilities.

Organized, recruited, and led a Rapid Development team to restore best-in-class responsiveness and customer experience excellence at Medtronic Spine, tripling group revenue in less than 2 years.

Co-founded a successful Southern CA based product design, development and manufacturing firm.

Accomplished inventor with 12 issued medical technology patents and multiple patents pending.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medtronic Spine & Biologics – Memphis, TN (June 2002-May 2018)

Sr. Director, PMO & Innovation Management (2015-May 2018)

Led the Program Management Office for the $3B Spine & Biologics business.

Chaired the Project Review Committee (PRC) and Portfolio Steering Committee (PSC) responsible for managing execution on a diverse portfolio of 50-60 NPI and feasibility programs.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Innovation Management process including the formation of a cross-functional Innovation Steering Board to assess technical readiness, manage technical and program risk, and accelerate innovation cycle times.

Drove implementation of the Ideation to Market Release (ID2MR) product development process.

Headed up the DRM (Design for Reliability & Manufacturability) group for Spine BU.

Chaired and directed the PDP Governance Board responsible for managing all Design Controls and Global Commercialization processes for Spine.

Sr. Director, International Product Development (2011-2015)

Directed a 25+ person R&D team responsible for all International and strategic product development.

Established an opportunity exploration team to identify, develop, and commercialize implant and instrument systems in emerging markets including China, India, and Latin America.

A notable achievement was the establishment of a new R&D Center in Beijing, China to focus on in-country/for-country product development and customer relationship management.

Led the development and launch of numerous new therapies including a novel minimally invasive posterior fixation system generating $50+ million annual revenue and a SI Fusion system for treating degenerative sacroiliac joint disease. The latter represented a new market segment for the business and generated $20M+ incremental revenue.

Managed a global network of R&D centers in Europe, Japan, and China.

Director, R&D and Marketing – Custom Solutions (2007-2011)

Developed marketing strategies, plans, and materials for a $50M custom product portfolio.

Recruited, hired, and assembled a 20 person R&D & Marketing team charged with restoring speed and responsiveness to the business.

Provided strategic and technical direction to 60+ member cross-functional team.

Established accountability metrics, managed training, staffing and cost-down initiatives.

Developed processes to reduce design and manufacturing cycle times and accelerate time to market.

Sr. Manager, Product Development – Thoracolumbar Spine (2002-2007)

Managed R&D team responsible for the design & development of posterior spinal fixation systems for the treatment of degenerative and complex deformity spinal conditions.

A highlight of my time on this team was the development and launch of the first spinal system to surpass $100M in annual revenue.

Developed and launched a comprehensive implant & instrument system for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, generating $25M+ incremental annual revenue.

Developed and launched an industry-first fenestrated pedicle screw system with cement augmentation for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis and vertebral tumors.

Developed and launched a multi-planar adjustable screw and connector system for treating high-grade spondylolisthesis and hyper-kyphotic spinal deformities.

Pivotal Product Development, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (1999-2002)

Co-Founder & Vice President

Co-founded a start-up design & manufacturing firm specializing in product design & development, rapid prototyping, rapid injection mold tooling, and short-run manufacturing.

Client base consisted of consumer technology, automotive, and medical device companies.

Responsible for all sales & marketing activities and oversight of product design & development.

Grew the business from a start-up to over $2M in sales within the first 12 months.

Toyota Racing Development (TRD), Costa Mesa, CA (1997-1999)

R&D Engineer, Indy Car Program

Recruited to join the fledgling R&D team at Toyota’s Southern CA based Indy Car Design and Development Center just as Toyota was entering into the ultra-competitive Indy Car racing industry.

Designed and developed internal components and ancillaries for the 950+ horsepower 3.5 liter turbocharged V8 Indy Car engine including cylinder heads, pistons, valve train, and oiling system.

Conducted FEA design optimization and testing and post-race component failure analysis.

Advanced Controls, Irvine, CA (1994-1997)

Design Engineer

Served as Design Engineer for a leading manufacturer of high-speed CNC printed circuit board drilling and routing machines for the electronics and automotive industries.

Responsibilities included the design & development of linear and servo motor positioning systems, electrical & pneumatic controls, and precision machined, cast, and injection molded components.

Served as Lead Engineer on a new high-throughput precision drilling machine that proved to be the most accurate in the company’s 23 year history.

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering – University of Memphis

Director Development Program – Wharton School of Business

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