Graeme Cowles
About Graeme Cowles
Graeme Cowles is the Business Unit Director at Boston Scientific, with over 15 years of experience in the medical devices industry and significant expertise in endoscopy.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Graeme Cowles is currently serving as the Business Unit Director at Boston Scientific. Since 2019, he has been responsible for leading strategic initiatives and managing the overall unit operations. His role within the company also extends to being the Director of Commercial Contracting for the Europe Endoscopy Division, a position he has held since 2016. In these roles, Graeme oversees contract negotiations, business strategy, and execution, ensuring the profitability and growth of the respective business segments.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Graeme Cowles has an extensive history with Boston Scientific, having held numerous positions. He worked as Northern Europe Business Unit Director between 2012 and 2016. Before that, he was the Business Unit Director from 2011 to 2012, and Business Unit Manager, Endoscopy, from 2007 to 2011. Graeme also served as National Sales Manager, Urology and Gynaecology, from 2006 to 2007, and as Regional Sales Manager, Endoscopy, from 2002 to 2006. His career at Boston Scientific began as an Executive Territory Manager from 2001 to 2002 and as Territory Manager from 1999 to 2001.
Early Career at Johnson and Johnson
Before joining Boston Scientific, Graeme Cowles gained valuable experience at Johnson and Johnson. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager, Vascular Access, from 1998 to 1999, where he was responsible for overseeing regional sales strategies and managing a sales team. Prior to this, Graeme served as a Sales Representative from 1996 to 1998. These early roles equipped him with a strong foundation in sales and sales management within the medical devices industry.
Educational Background
Graeme Cowles has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied at North Staffs Polytechnic, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mining Engineering from 1983 to 1987. This technical education has contributed to his expertise in strategic development and profit and loss responsibility in sales management, particularly in the medical devices sector.
Experience in Medical Devices
With over 15 years of experience in the medical devices field, Graeme Cowles has built a proven track record of success in sales and sales management. His extensive career at Boston Scientific and Johnson and Johnson showcases his expertise, particularly within the endoscopy field. Graeme specializes in strategic development, ensuring business units' profitability and steering significant growth.