Mark A. Hawk, Ph.D.
About Mark A. Hawk, Ph.D.
Mark A. Hawk, Ph.D., is a Clinical Account Specialist at Biosense Webster, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the medical device industry, having held various roles at Medtronic and a strong academic background in Oncology and Cancer Biology.
Work at BioSense
Mark A. Hawk, Ph.D., has been employed as a Clinical Account Specialist at BioSense Webster since 2023. His role is based in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. In this position, he applies his extensive knowledge in the medical device industry to support clinical accounts.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Prior to joining BioSense, Hawk worked at Medtronic in various roles related to clinical engineering and specialist functions. He served as a Senior Field Clinical Engineer from 2022 to 2023, a Senior Clinical Specialist from 2021 to 2022, and a Clinical Specialist from 2019 to 2021. All positions were based in Columbus, Ohio, where he contributed to the management and implementation of cardiac rhythm management solutions.
Education and Expertise
Hawk earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Dayton, completed from 2010 to 2014. His academic background combines scientific research with business acumen, enhancing his capabilities in the medical device sector.
Research and Teaching Experience
During his time at the University of Notre Dame, Hawk was a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellow in Dr. Zachary T. Schafer's laboratory, focusing on cancer metabolism and cell death from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for nine months in 2014-2015. Earlier, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Dayton from 2012 to 2014, contributing to research in molecular physiology.
Background and Skills
Hawk possesses a unique combination of business administration skills and scientific expertise, shaped by a family legacy in business. His diverse skill set enables him to address complex challenges in the medical device industry effectively. This background, along with his advanced academic training, positions him well for roles that require both analytical and entrepreneurial capabilities.