Kimberly Robertson
About Kimberly Robertson
Kimberly Robertson is a Principal R&D Engineer and R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific, specializing in Interventional Cardiology and Emerging Therapies.
Principal R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific
Kimberly Robertson has been working as a Principal R&D Engineer / R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific since 2016. She is involved in the Interventional Cardiology, Emerging Therapies division located in Maple Grove, MN. Her role includes leading exploratory projects focused on early clinical evaluation of safe product concepts and involves significant cross-functional team collaboration.
Previous R&D Roles at Boston Scientific
Kimberly Robertson has held several positions at Boston Scientific prior to her current role. From 2013 to 2016, she served as Principal R&D Engineer in the Interventional Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences department. In 2013, she was a Senior R&D Engineer in the Interventional Cardiology, CV Balloon Catheters division. Additionally, she worked in various engineering roles, including Senior R&D Engineer, Interventional Cardiology, DES Coatings from 2010 to 2013, and R&D Engineer II and I, Interventional Cardiology, DES Coatings from 2004 to 2010.
Education in Bioengineering and Psychology
Kimberly Robertson achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology between 2014 and 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2004. Her strong educational background has provided her with valuable insights and technical skills for her roles in R&D.
Leadership and Project Management
Throughout her career, Kimberly Robertson has demonstrated strong leadership and technical project management abilities. She has led large, cross-functional teams on exploratory projects aimed at early clinical evaluations. Her efforts included collaboration with scientists and engineers from Boston Scientific and the University of Minnesota's Medical Devices Center Innovation Fellows Program. Kimberly has also implemented new Office 365 tools to improve team communication, task management, and knowledge sharing.
Skills in Market Analysis and Ethnographic Research
Kimberly Robertson has developed expertise in market size definition, segmentation, and reimbursement strategy. She has also conducted significant ethnographic research in hospital settings, providing valuable insights for product development. Additionally, she follows the BioDesign Process to identify needs, create solutions, and gather market feedback. Her comprehensive skills extend to intellectual property review, further solidifying her role as a key player in Boston Scientific's R&D department.