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Sophie Belle Polisman

@sophiebellepolisman

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Experienced Product Manager and Clinical Application Team Leader.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to integrate clinical insights with product strategy, fostering innovation in healthcare.

I am an experienced Product Manager and Clinical Application Team Leader in the medical devices arena, with over 4 years of full lifecycle management from concept stage to market. My background includes more than 20 years of intensive care nursing experience, which allows me to bridge the gap between clinical needs and R&D initiatives effectively.

At ART Medical, I lead a clinical applications team and manage product deployment, ensuring seamless integration and adoption by healthcare providers. I am passionate about leveraging clinical insights to drive user-centric innovations that improve healthcare outcomes. My ability to build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical personnel has led to multiple product enhancements and strategic initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Product Manager

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ART Medical

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Defined product characteristics and specifications while working continuously and collaboratively with customers, R&D, and regulatory teams. Translated complex clinical needs into actionable product requirements, driving user-centric innovations.

Product Management Regulatory Compliance Market Analysis Risk Management Medical Devices

Nurse, Recovery Department in OR

Hillel Yaffe MC

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Provided expert-level critical and trauma care to patients with complex medical conditions, managing advanced life-support systems and emergency interventions. Played a key role in evaluating and implementing new medical technologies, providing feedback to vendors and hospital leadership.

Medical Technology Evaluation Life Support Systems Emergency Intervention Vendor Management

Nurse, The Department of Intensive Care Cardiac Surgery

Rambam MC

Jan 2009 - Dec 2015 (6 years 11 months)

Managed a study on the association between vitamin D deficiency in patients and common complications after open-heart surgery. Trained, coached, managed, and operated staff on duty, ensuring adherence to standards.

Clinical Research Staff Training Operations Management Patient Care Data Analysis Team Leadership

Head Nurse Director, Family-Health Clinic

Clalit Health Services

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Managed health operations, HR, and customer service in the clinic, ensuring ongoing high service standards. Oversaw daily clinic functions and staff performance.

Human Resources Customer Service Service standards Quality Assurance

Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Unit

Sheba-Tel HaShomer MC

Jan 2002 - Dec 2007 (5 years 11 months)

Managed a retrospective research about re-hospitalizations of patients in the internal department. Provided nursing care in both Internal Medicine and Intensive Care units.

Patient Care Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit Data Collection Patient Re Hospitalization Clinical Observation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Haifa University

MHA, Health Administration

Focused on the principles of healthcare administration, including organizational management, policy, and finance. Developed skills in strategic planning and operational leadership within health systems.

Tel-Aviv University

BA, Nursing

Completed a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts in Nursing, covering patient care, medical ethics, and health sciences. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for a nursing career.

Technion Haifa

Certification, Information Systems Analysis

Completed a comprehensive course in Information Systems Analysis, covering enterprise information systems, software architecture, and cloud computing. Gained expertise in UX/UI design, Agile methodology, SQL Server database design, C# programming, WEB-based Systems development, BI business intelligence, and various applications, including Software Testing and SAP.

Rambam MC, Haifa University, Tel Aviv University, Sheba Hospital

Certification, Intensive Care, Clinical Research, Organ Transplants, Diabetes Management

Completed an Integrated Intensive Care Course at Rambam MC, focusing on advanced critical care practices. Also completed a GCP Course in Clinical Research Management at Haifa University, a 'Gift of Life' course on organ transplants at Tel Aviv University, and a Management Diabetes Mellitus course at Sheba Hospital.

Product Experts

Certification, Product Management

Obtained a Product Management Certification from Product Experts. This certification enhanced skills in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and strategic product development.