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Jonathon M. Lobbins
5245 Oxford St. N, Shoreview, MN 55126
(781) 752-6422 • jlobbins@aol.com
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PROFILE
A strategic, innovative, PMP certified leader with over 15 years experience successfully leading programs and
staff to drive new products to market. A unique combination of product development, business strategy, and
execution focused leadership spanning both medical device and advanced electronics industries.
NEW PRODUCT COMMERCIALIZATION / BUSINESS STRATEGY / GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Medical Device Product Development
Early Stage Product & IP Evaluation
Product Technology Miniaturization
Business Plan Development
Strategy & Roadmap Development
Portfolio Investment Strategy
EDUCATION
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Masters of Business Administration, December 2011
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Masters of Science Degree, Materials Science and Engineering, August 2001
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemistry, December 1995
International Team Leadership
Global Program VOC Strategy
Talent Management & Recruiting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Northwestern University, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
Innovation-to-Commercialization Team Consultant 2011 - 2011
Evaluated IP landscape and developed competitive analyses, target market strategies, and early stage
implementation strategy for commercialization of technology to remotely monitor Parkinson’s disease
progression. Leveraged market research to develop CRO focused business model and create business plan.
Presented business plan and recommendations to startup executive team and potential investors.
Medtronic Corporate Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN
Corporate Clinical Operations Sr. Portfolio Manager 2010 - Present
Developed position and responsible for leading a cross-business team to implement processes and
strategies for the $300M + portfolio of clinical programs. Lead 10+ member team to develop strategies
for increased transparency and alignment of investments to the programs driving therapy adoption.
Corporate Finance Operations Sr. Program/Program Manager 2008 - 2010
Responsible for implementing the Project Management Office framework to manage the $1B+ portfolio
of cost management programs across the company to improve operating margin. Led team meetings with
VP level program leaders to develop focused programs and tracking methods. Developed Executive and
Board of Director level presentations.
• Developed brand and implemented communication strategy for Worksmart cost improvement initiative.
• Developed and implemented benchmarking strategy and functional tracking method to increase focus on
effectiveness and efficiency metrics. Scorecards presented by functional Senior Vice Presidents to the
CEO and executive committee.
• Led assessment of all Business Units’ capability regarding lean and effective product development.
• Initiated, developed strategy, and led development of the first Medtronic wide project management
curriculum and implementation of the global project management internal collaboration website.
• Accomplishments recognized by promotion and 2010 Executive Committee and CEO selection for
acceptance into the selective high performance/potential Advanced Studies Program.