Electra Coucouvanis
About Electra Coucouvanis
Electra Coucouvanis is a Principal Clinical Product Risk Specialist at Boston Scientific, with a background in human factors engineering and technical writing.
Title: Principal Clinical Product Risk Specialist
Electra Coucouvanis currently holds the position of Principal Clinical Product Risk Specialist at Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN. She has been with the company since 2019. Her focus in this role is on assessing and mitigating risks associated with clinical products, ensuring their safety and effectiveness. Her extensive experience in various roles at Boston Scientific has equipped her with a deep understanding of both technical and clinical aspects of product development and risk management.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Electra Coucouvanis has a long-standing career at Boston Scientific. She began as a Senior Technical Writer from 2008 to 2013, followed by a Principal Technical Writer from 2013 to 2014. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Human Factors Engineer from 2015 to 2018, and subsequently Principal Human Factors Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Since 2019, she has been serving as the Principal Clinical Product Risk Specialist. Throughout her tenure, she has gained comprehensive experience in technical writing, human factors engineering, and product risk management, contributing to various projects and initiatives aimed at improving product safety and usability.
Educational Background in Biology
Electra Coucouvanis has a solid educational background in biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1970. She then pursued advanced studies at Stanford University, where she obtained her PhD in Biology from 1987 to 1992. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career, providing her with in-depth knowledge and research skills that have been essential in her various roles in technical writing, human factors engineering, and clinical product risk management.
Previous Academic Role at University of Minnesota
Before joining the industry, Electra Coucouvanis served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota from 1997 to 2005. During her eight-year tenure, she was involved in teaching and research activities, significantly contributing to the academic community. This position allowed her to expand her expertise in biology and develop skills that would later be instrumental in her transition to technical roles in the medical device industry.
Career at R&D Systems
Prior to her extensive career at Boston Scientific, Electra Coucouvanis worked at R&D Systems as a Technical Writer from 2006 to 2008. During her time at R&D Systems, she gained valuable experience in technical documentation and communication, skills that have been pivotal in her subsequent roles. Her work involved creating detailed technical documents that conveyed complex information in a clear and accessible manner, aiding in the dissemination of scientific knowledge and product information.