Marian Rodriguez, PhD, Pmp
About Marian Rodriguez, PhD, Pmp
Marian Rodriguez, PhD, PMP, is a Senior Product Manager at Boston Scientific, specializing in the Interventional Oncology Portfolio for the Asia Pacific Region. She has extensive experience in global regulated R&D environments and has worked across industry, government, and non-profits.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Marian Rodriguez serves as a Senior Product Manager at Boston Scientific. She has held this role since 2021, focusing her efforts on managing the Interventional Oncology Portfolio specifically for the Asia Pacific Region. Based in Tokyo, Japan, her work involves navigating complex regulated environments in medical technology and coordinating projects that integrate health, science, and technology.
Previous Roles in Biotechnology and Policy
Marian Rodriguez has accumulated extensive experience in various roles across industry, government, and non-profit sectors. She was a Publication Expert and Project Manager at Edanz Group in Tokyo, Japan, in 2021. Before that, she served as an Embassy Science Fellow (Health) at the U.S. Department of State and as an Editor for the 'Sci on the Fly' blog by AAAS. Notably, she was an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the United States Department of Defense from 2018 to 2020, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Academic and Research Background
Marian Rodriguez's academic background is anchored in science and management. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She also earned an MBA Essentials Certificate from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Her research and academic pursuits have provided a robust foundation for her roles in various scientific and managerial capacities.
Experience in Research and Development
Marian Rodriguez's career includes significant experience in research and development. She worked at Beckman Coulter for five years, starting as a Senior Development Scientist from 2013 to 2016 before becoming an R&D Project Manager from 2016 to 2018, located in both Chaska, MN, and Brea, CA. Her expertise in global regulated R&D environments has been instrumental in her subsequent roles.
Education in Project Management and Language Proficiency
Rodriguez's diverse skill set is bolstered by her education in Japan and project management. She studied at the Coto Japanese Academy in Tokyo and Yokohama, obtaining a Certificate in Intensive Course Beginner 2 Japanese Language in 2018. Additionally, she earned a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certificate from the Project Management Institute. These credentials enhance her ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively in diverse settings.