Hollie Beckord
About Hollie Beckord
Hollie Beckord is the Director of Post Market Quality Assurance at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in various quality assurance roles within the company. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology from the University of St. Thomas.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Hollie Beckord is currently serving as the Director of Post Market Quality Assurance at Boston Scientific, a position she has held since 1970, according to the given dates. She oversees the Urology, Pelvic Health, and Endoscopy divisions. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of products post-market, addressing any concerns that arise, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Past Roles at Boston Scientific
Hollie Beckord has held multiple roles at Boston Scientific over her extensive career. Prior to her current position, she was the Director of Quality Assurance from 2019 to 2020 in Minnetonka, MN. She also served as Senior Manager of Operations Quality from 2016 to 2019 and was Quality Manager handling Biocompatibility, Microbiology, and Supplier Quality between 2013 and 2016. Earlier, she was the Manager of Corporate Toxicology and Biocompatibility for 11 months in 2012 and Principal Chemist from 2010 to 2011. She managed Analytical Design Assurance from 2009 to 2010 and worked as QC Supervisor and Chemist from 2003 to 2009.
Educational Background
Hollie Beckord studied Chemistry and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, which she attended from 1998 to 2003. Before that, she attended the University of St. Thomas, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Biology, graduating in 1997.
Expertise in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Throughout her career at Boston Scientific, Hollie Beckord has developed significant expertise in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Her roles have encompassed various aspects of quality control, including managing post-market product quality, overseeing operations quality, and ensuring biocompatibility and microbiology standards. Her extensive experience contributes to her ability to manage complex quality assurance processes and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry.