PAUL RYDAHL
San Diego, CA
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Medical Device Sales Executive with over 20 years of experience in cardiac diagnostics and therapeutic device sales. Proven success in selling and supporting cardiac monitoring systems, pacemakers, defibrillators, and electrophysiology products. Expertise in territory development, clinical education, remote patient monitoring, and strategic account management. Repeatedly recognized with President’s Club and top-performer awards for market share growth and revenue generation. Adept at building trusted relationships with cardiologists, EPs, and hospital administrators.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cardiac Monitoring Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Electrophysiology Clinical Case Support Territory Expansion Strategic Selling Hospital & Physician Relations Capital Equipment Revenue Growth Product Launches PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rydahl & Associates, LLC – San Diego, CA
Owner/President Sep 2020 – Present
● Built an independent distributorship specializing in biologics for regenerative medicine
● Partnered with cardiac-focused practices for adjunctive diagnostic and therapeutic use
● Oversee sales operations, physician training, and product implementation Qosina – San Diego, CA
Regional Sales Director Aug 2022 – Mar 2023
● Supported cardiac and interventional diagnostics startups with key component sales
● Consulted with R&D and clinical teams on catheter technologies and diagnostic devices
● Presented cardiac-related device portfolio to electrophysiology and interventional teams
● Cultivated relationships with emerging cardiac diagnostic technology companies Med Data Quest – San Diego, CA
Director of Automated Solutions Aug 2015 – Mar 2020
● Led business development of RPM and Chronic Care Management programs
● Worked with cardiology groups to integrate AI-driven documentation solutions
● Deployed remote monitoring platforms to improve cardiac patient care outcomes Ra Medical Systems – San Diego, CA
Director of Global Sales Dec 2016 – Jun 2018
● Introduced laser ablation technology used in vascular and cardiac-related procedures
● Provided clinical education and support to physicians and cath lab teams
● Built distribution networks focused on cardiac and vascular interventions Biotronik Inc. – San Diego, CA
Territory Sales Manager, Cardiac Rhythm Management May 2006 – May 2016
● Sold implantable pacemakers and defibrillators (ICDs) to cardiology and EP practices
● Achieved Top 10 Revenue Nationally (President’s Club, 2014)
● Supported EP procedures and device implants, providing in-lab technical assistance
● Educated clinicians on cardiac diagnostics, follow-up protocols, and remote monitoring Boston Scientific / Guidant Corp – San Diego, CA
Territory Sales Representative, Cardiac Devices Apr 1995 – May 2006
● Consistently exceeded CRM sales targets; President’s Club Winner (1999)
● Sold and supported cardiac rhythm management devices in hospitals and private practices
● Worked closely with EP physicians and surgical staff for device implants and follow-ups
● Completed regional management training for sales leadership development EDUCATION
Saginaw Valley State University – Saginaw, MI
Proud Veteran – USMC