Jim Surek - Vice President of Sales, Allotrope Medical Inc.
Current Role:
- Title: Vice President of Sales at Allotrope Medical Inc.
- Company Information: Allotrope Medical Inc. is a Houston-based medical device company focused on advancing smooth muscle stimulation technology to improve minimally invasive surgical outcomes.
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Professional Experience:
- Allotrope Medical Inc. (July 2022 - Present)
- Role: Vice President of Sales
- Contributing expertise in medical technology and commercialization.
- SAV²R Group
- Title: Founder
- Specialized consulting firm in MedTech focused on de-risking commercialization through corporate alignment and value creation.
- Achievements: Generated over $4B in shareholder value through M&A activities.
- Osprey Medical (2019 - Specific End Date Not Provided)
- Role: Vice President of Sales
- Focus: Improving outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease patients by reducing contrast-induced Acute Kidney Injury.
- Stimwave (2017 - 2018)
- Role: Vice President of Sales
- Contributions: Introduced FDA-cleared Freedom System for pain management.
- Entellus Medical (2010 - 2017)
- Role: Vice President of Sales
- Key Achievements: Led the company to a successful IPO in 2015 and subsequent acquisition by Stryker.
- Advanced Bionics (2008 - Specific End Date Not Provided)
- Role: Vice President of Sales
- Contributions: Drove revenue growth and overcame significant manufacturing and regulatory challenges.
- Boston Scientific (2003 - Specific End Date Not Provided)
- Title: Vice President of Sales, Neuromodulation/Pain Management Division
- Contributions: Key role in developing pain management technology into a revenue-generating business and overseeing the acquisition of Advanced Bionics.
- Medtronic Sofamor Danek (1994 - 2003)
- Roles: Spinal Implant Sales Representative, District Area Sales Manager, Vice President of Sales and Development
- Key Achievements: Significant success in driving sales and turning around underperforming territories.
Educational Background:
- Loyola University Chicago
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Degree: Master of International Management
- Specialization: International Trade/Marketing and Latin America
Professional Skills and Achievements:
- Extensive leadership experience in the MedTech and medical device industries.
- Proven track record in sales growth, business turnaround, and commercialization of medical technologies.
- Expertise in aligning teams to achieve organizational goals and driving M&A activities.
Relevant Links and Profiles:
- [Jim Surek's LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimsurek)
- [Allotrope Medical Inc. Company Profile on LinkedIn](https://it.linkedin.com/company/allotrope-medical-inc./)
Additional Notes:
Jim Surek has demonstrated consistent success across multiple high-level sales roles within premier MedTech companies, driving significant revenue growth, spearheading product launches, and leading key acquisitions. He continues to leverage his extensive industry experience to contribute effectively in his current role at Allotrope Medical Inc.