Derek Larson
About Derek Larson
Derek Larson is the Senior R&D Manager at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in medical device development and multiple patent approvals.
Title and Current Company
Derek Larson is currently serving as the Senior R&D Manager at Boston Scientific. He assumed this role in 2023 and is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this position, Derek oversees various research and development initiatives, contributing to the innovation and advancement of medical devices.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Derek Larson has an extensive career with Boston Scientific, having held several positions over the years. He served as an R&D Manager/R&D Fellow in Clot Management from 2021 to 2023, Principal Research and Development Engineer from 2018 to 2021, Senior Research and Development Engineer from 2013 to 2018, and R&D Engineer II from 2009 to 2013. He initially joined the company as a Process Development Engineer I from 2007 to 2009, and prior to that, he was an R&D Engineering Intern in 2006 and 2005. His long tenure highlights his significant contributions to the company’s projects and advancements in medical technology.
Engineering and Internship Experience
Derek Larson began his engineering career with an internship at Caterpillar Inc. in 2005, where he worked for four months in Peoria, Illinois. He also served as an R&D Engineering Intern at Boston Scientific in 2005 and 2006. These early experiences provided him with foundational industry knowledge that has been crucial in his subsequent roles at Boston Scientific.
Educational Background
Derek Larson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which he pursued from 2022 to 2024. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, which he completed between 2002 and 2007. His educational background has equipped him with both technical and managerial skills, essential for his leadership roles in R&D.
Technical Expertise and Recognition
Derek Larson is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Product Development Design Control and Catheter/Stent Delivery Systems. He has served as a Product Development Technical Lead for various Class III medical device submissions and approvals, particularly focusing on Drug-Coated Stents and Device Delivery Systems. He also has multiple patent approvals in the field of medical devices and has experience serving as a legal expert witness in the medical device industry. Additionally, Derek has led Product Integration R&D for acquisitions and acquired products, showcasing his expertise in integrating new technologies.