Lucas Cruz
About Lucas Cruz
Lucas Cruz is a Clinical Specialist II at Boston Scientific in São Paulo, Brazil, with a background in biology and biotechnology. He has experience in technical consulting, research, and project management, focusing on high-performance health technologies and medical materials.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Lucas Cruz holds the title of Especialista Clínico II at Boston Scientific. Based out of São Paulo, Brazil, he has been with the company since 2021. In his role, he specializes in providing medical and hospital training for high-performance health technologies and medical materials. His expertise lies in delivering comprehensive clinical support and education, ensuring the effective application of advanced medical devices.
Previous Experience at Hemocat
Before joining Boston Scientific, Lucas Cruz was a Consultor Técnico Pleno at Hemocat. He held this position from 2018 to 2021 in São Paulo and its surrounding regions. In this role, he provided technical consultancy services, leveraging his detailed understanding of medical technologies and clinical practices to support healthcare facilities. His responsibilities included offering expert advice and facilitating the use of medical devices.
Educational Background
Lucas Cruz pursued his higher education at prestigious institutions in Brazil. He completed a Mestrado Profissional em Tecnologia de Imunobiológicos at Bio-Manguinhos / Fiocruz from 2015 to 2017, focusing on Risk Analysis and Bioprocesses. Prior to this, he obtained a degree in Ciências Biológicas: Microbiologia/Imunologia from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro between 2011 and 2014. This solid educational foundation laid the groundwork for his future career in clinical specialization and biotechnology.
Early Career and Research Involvement
Lucas Cruz began his career with hands-on research and scientific endeavors. He worked as an Iniciação científica at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro from 2012 to 2014, engaging in research related to Mycology and Parasitology within Biochemistry and Microbial Cell Biology. Subsequently, he gained further practical experience as an Estagiário Graduado at Bio-Manguinhos / Fiocruz from 2015 to 2017. These roles helped him develop strong research and analytical skills.
Project Management and Quality Risk Expertise
During his master's program, Lucas Cruz transitioned towards project management, focusing on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Risk Analysis, Risk Tools, and Quality Risk Management (QRM). This shift equipped him with the necessary skills to oversee complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control in biotechnological processes. His mastery in these areas is essential for managing risks and maintaining high standards in clinical and medical environments.