Primary Job Title Head of research and development Primary Organization 
Vantix Diagnostics
Location Greater Boston Area, United States, North America Regions East Coast, New England Gender Male Also Known As Thomas J. Cummins
Website www.vantixdx.com/investors/ LinkedIn View on LinkedIn
Significant experience in areas of research and development, clinical trials, regulatory submissions and commercial launch of new products across a diverse range of market applications. Results oriented with a focus on execution along with adherence to rigorous design control and quality processes. Extensive experience translating customer needs
into design inputs and specifications leading to commercially successful new products using emerging technologies and novel design concepts. Technical and business acumen combined with strong communication skills and a highly collaborative management style has resulted in the development and launch of over 150 new products including IVD reagents, consumables, instrument systems and consumer products. Thorough understanding of the challenges associated with the complexity of product development while at the same time understanding the critical importance of adhering to launch schedules linked to business revenue forecasts. Development of a wide array of new products using a diverse range of technologies to serve the following market segments.
Key Capabilities: Project and Program Management Strategic New Product Portfolio Development (Short Term and Long Term) Product Development Design Control Principles Clinical Trial and Regulatory Submission Processes OEM Business Development and M&A Technical Due Diligence Global R&D Leadership including Japan Talent Management leading to strong R&D Organization Build Principled Leadership
New Product Development Application Areas: Clinical Chemistry Coagulation POC Instrumentation and CLIA Waived Processes Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostics Mammalian Cell Culture (Upstream and Downstream Bioproduction / Stem Cell Media) Filtration Technology General Laboratory Products In Vitro Fertilization Devices Sample Identification Technology Sample Storage (including cryogenic, HTS drug discovery and biobanking) Consumer Hydration Products
