Manuel Vera
About Manuel Vera
Manuel Vera serves as the Director of Global New Product Development and Marketing at Biosense Webster, a position he has held since 2013. With extensive experience in product development and business strategy, he has worked for notable companies including Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble.
Work at BioSense Webster
Manuel Vera has served as the Director of Global New Product Development and Marketing at BioSense Webster since 2013. In this role, he oversees the development and marketing of new products on a global scale. His extensive experience in product development and marketing within the medical device industry contributes to the strategic direction of the company. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Group Product Director at BioSense Webster from 2011 to 2013.
Career History at Johnson & Johnson
Manuel Vera has held multiple positions at Johnson & Johnson, contributing to various divisions. He worked as the Director of Global New Product Development at BioSense Webster from 2013 to 2016. He also served as the Regional Franchise Director for Medical Doctor and EMEA from 2008 to 2010. His experience includes a role as Global R&D Platform Development Director at DePuy Mitek in 2005-2006, and he held several managerial positions in the EMEA region from 2000 to 2004.
Previous Engineering and Management Roles
Before joining the medical device industry, Manuel Vera worked as a Project Engineer in the Natural Resources Department at St. Johns River Water Management District from 1994 to 1995. He also gained experience at Procter & Gamble, where he served as a Project Manager in R&D for Latin America from 1995 to 1997 and as a Production Engineer in the Product Supply Department from 1991 to 1993.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Vera holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a Master of Science from the Florida Institute of Technology from 1993 to 1995. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor’s from Universidad Simón Bolívar, obtained from 1985 to 1991. This educational background supports his expertise in product development and strategic marketing.