Michelle Riad
About Michelle Riad
Michelle Riad serves as the Senior Manager of Product Management Supply Chain at Biosense Webster, where she has worked since 2011. With a background in quality management and a Master of Business Administration, she has led initiatives to improve product launch efficiency and manage new product introductions.
Work at BioSense Webster
Michelle Riad has served as the Senior Manager of Product Management Supply Chain at BioSense Webster since 2011. In her role, she represents the organization in formal New Product Introduction (NPI) reviews, including Executive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Service Reviews, and Launch Readiness Reviews. She acts as a liaison between supply chain groups and NPI core teams to facilitate new product launches. Riad has led the integration of NPI and mature product processes, which has enhanced product launch efficiency and knowledge transfer. Additionally, she implemented strategic initiatives such as NPI S&OP and Supply Chain Readiness Reviews, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the supply chain operations.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current position, Michelle Riad held various roles in product management and quality systems. She worked as the Manager of Quality Document Services at BioSense Webster from 2008 to 2011. Before that, she was a Senior Supervisor in Quality Management Release and Documentation at Baxter International Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Riad also gained experience as a Document Control Manager at Masimo for a brief period in 2006 and worked in Quality Systems at Terumo Medical Corporation from 2007 to 2008. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in quality management and documentation processes.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Riad earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of both scientific principles and business management, contributing to her expertise in product management within the supply chain sector.
Leadership and Team Development
In her role at BioSense Webster, Michelle Riad developed a new department that included five direct reports. This initiative resulted in clearly defined roles and responsibilities, which facilitated increased talent growth within the team. Her leadership approach emphasizes the importance of structured team dynamics and effective communication, which are essential for successful product management and supply chain operations.