Desmond Keohane
About Desmond Keohane
Desmond Keohane is a Senior Global Program Manager (Global Sourcing) at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in quality management and a strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Desmond Keohane has been serving as the Senior Global Program Manager in Global Sourcing at Boston Scientific since 2016. In this role, he oversees global materials program management. His responsibilities involve ensuring optimal sourcing strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. Based in Galway, Ireland, Desmond utilizes his extensive expertise in global sourcing and materials management to contribute effectively to Boston Scientific's operations.
Previous Role at Creganna Medical
Desmond Keohane worked at Creganna Medical as the Quality Manager, specializing in Operations and Supplier Quality, from 2012 to 2016. During his four-year tenure, Desmond was responsible for managing quality operations and ensuring supplier quality. His role was critical in maintaining and enhancing quality standards in the operations, which directly impacted the overall performance and reliability of the supply chain.
Experience at Boston Scientific
Prior to his current role, Desmond Keohane served as a Senior Project Engineer in Materials Management at Boston Scientific from 2003 to 2012. Over nine years, he gained significant experience in the management of materials, contributing to the development and implementation of materials strategies that supported the organization’s objectives. His work in this period laid the groundwork for his eventual transition to his senior role in global sourcing.
Early Career at Chanelle
Desmond Keohane began his professional journey as an Analytical Chemist at Chanelle, where he worked from 2001 to 2003. In this role, he applied his background in biochemistry to perform analytical testing and support product development. This early experience provided him with a solid foundation in scientific analysis and quality control, which has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Desmond Keohane has a robust educational background that complements his professional expertise. He completed the Supply Chain Leadership Executive Program at Penn State University in 2018. Prior to that, he earned a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Galway (1999-2001) and a Diploma in Cell & Molecular Biology from Munster Technological University (1995-1998). His academic foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology provides a strong basis for his roles in global sourcing and quality management.