Shawn Kerr, MBA, Pmp
About Shawn Kerr, MBA, Pmp
Shawn Kerr, MBA, PMP, is an R&D Manager at Boston Scientific with over 14 years of experience in the medical device industry, specializing in Design Assurance, R&D, and Operations.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Shawn Kerr is currently serving as an R&D Manager at Boston Scientific. He has held this role since 2016. With extensive experience in managing research and development initiatives, his position involves overseeing complex projects aimed at advancing medical device technologies.
Past Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming the R&D Manager, Shawn Kerr held several positions at Boston Scientific. From 2013 to 2016, he was a Project Manager based in Marlborough, MA. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as a Senior R&D Engineer, also in Marlborough, MA. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Quality Engineer from 2006 to 2011. His diverse roles within the company have provided him with a deep understanding of various facets of medical device development and quality assurance.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Industry
Shawn Kerr has a robust background in the medical device industry that spans over 14 years. Before his tenure at Boston Scientific, he worked as a Quality Engineer at Nypro - NP Medical from 2005 to 2006. He also served as a Process Engineer at Eli Lilly - Pharmaceutical Delivery Systems from 2001 to 2005. He started his career as a Design Assurance Engineer at CR Bard from 2000 to 2001. These roles cumulatively equipped him with a diverse skill set in quality control, process engineering, and design assurance.
Educational Background
Shawn Kerr holds an MBA with a focus in Finance from Butler University, completed in 2005. He completed his undergraduate education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in 2000. His dual focus on finance and biomedical engineering provides him with a unique perspective, blending technical expertise with business acumen.
Professional Certifications
Since 2010, Shawn Kerr has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in good standing. This certification underscores his proficiency in project management principles and practices, which complement his extensive experience in the medical device industry.