Tim Kirkelie
About Tim Kirkelie
Tim Kirkelie is the Director of Sales Operations at Boston Scientific, with a history of leadership roles in quality systems and post-market surveillance.
Title and Role at Boston Scientific
Tim Kirkelie currently serves as the Director of Sales Operations at Boston Scientific, a role he has held since 2013. Based in Santa Barbara, California, he has implemented various digital tools to enhance sales operations efficiency. His efforts in optimizing processes have resulted in significant cost savings totaling $23 million. Additionally, Tim's strategies have successfully increased the sales pipeline by more than $20 million annually by identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Previous Role at Boston Scientific
Prior to his current role, Tim Kirkelie served as the Director of Quality Systems at Boston Scientific from 2009 to 2013. Operating out of Valencia, California, he was responsible for overseeing quality systems during his 4-year tenure. His experience in quality management was instrumental in maintaining high standards within the company.
Experience at Allergan Medical
From 2005 to 2009, Tim Kirkelie worked at Allergan Medical as the Director of Post Market Surveillance. During his 4 years in Santa Barbara, California, he led initiatives to monitor and improve post-market product performance. His role included gathering and analyzing data to ensure product safety and efficacy.
Role at Inamed
Tim Kirkelie began his professional career at Inamed, where he worked from 1997 to 2005 as the Manager of Post Market Surveillance. Based in Santa Barbara, California, he spent 8 years managing post-market activities and ensuring product compliance with regulatory standards. His leadership in this role contributed to the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Tim Kirkelie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Principia College, where he studied from 1989 to 1991. His educational background has provided him with strong analytical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in various managerial and directorial roles. He has also developed leadership coaching programs focused on continuous improvement to foster skill development and efficiency within teams.