Margaret Gardner Westmark
About Margaret Gardner Westmark
Margaret Gardner Westmark is a Sr. Product Manager at Boston Scientific and Coloplast, with extensive experience in medical sales and marketing.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Margaret Gardner Westmark is currently serving as a Senior Product Manager for the WATCHMAN LAAC at Boston Scientific. She has been in this role since 2019, based in Maple Grove, MN. The WATCHMAN LAAC is a left atrial appendage closure device designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Margaret's responsibilities include overseeing product strategy, market research, and implementation plans to ensure successful product performance and growth.
Role at Coloplast
Margaret Gardner Westmark concurrently holds positions at Coloplast in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She serves as the Senior Global Product Manager for Urology Care since 2017 and as the Senior Product Manager for Ostomy Care since 2016. In these roles, she is responsible for driving global product strategy, managing product lines, and aligning marketing efforts with corporate goals. Her work at Coloplast focuses on improving the quality of life for patients through innovative medical solutions.
Previous Experience at Medtronic Vascular
From 2014 to 2015, Margaret worked as the US Downstream Product Manager at Medtronic Vascular in Plymouth, MN. During her tenure, she was responsible for the downstream marketing of vascular therapies, which included overseeing product launches, managing marketing campaigns, and ensuring alignment with sales strategies. Her work contributed to the successful commercial performance of Medtronic's vascular products.
Background in Medical Sales and Marketing
Margaret Gardner Westmark has an extensive background in medical sales and marketing. Her career includes roles at St. Jude Medical, American Medical Systems, SurModics, Pfizer, Syntex Laboratories, and Hill-Rom. Margaret's experience spans across various sectors of the medical field, including cardiology, urology, neurology, and wound care. She has contributed to the success of life-enhancing therapies through strategic sales initiatives and comprehensive marketing efforts.
Education and Early Career
Margaret Gardner Westmark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science from Roberts Wesleyan College, where she studied from 1974 to 1978. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Evanston General Hospital, where she worked from 1978 to 1986. Her clinical background in nursing laid the foundation for her transition into roles focused on product management and sales in the medical industry.