Tonjua "Tj" Jones, MBA
About Tonjua "Tj" Jones, MBA
Tonjua 'Tj' Jones, MBA, is the Structural Heart Regional Manager for the Central US at Boston Scientific, with a background in sales and management within the medical device industry.
Professional Title and Current Role
Tonjua 'Tj' Jones currently holds the position of Structural Heart Regional Manager for the Central US at Boston Scientific. In this role, Jones is committed to managing the structural heart business and driving the adoption of advanced medical treatments. The focus is on improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare providers in delivering evidence-based care for conditions such as TAVR and stroke risk reduction.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Before taking on the role of Structural Heart Regional Manager, Jones served in several key positions at Boston Scientific. From 2022 to 2023, Jones was the Regional Business Director: Mid-Central, leading business strategy and operations in the region. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2022, Jones was the Regional Sales Director for the Midwest, overseeing sales activities and driving revenue growth. Additionally, Jones has experience as an Area Sales Manager in Chicago, Illinois, where the focus was on sales team leadership and market expansion from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience in the Medical Device Industry
Tonjua 'Tj' Jones has an extensive background in the medical device industry. Jones worked as an Interventional Spine Consultant for Stryker from 2013 to 2019 in the Greater Chicago Area. During this time, the focus was on consulting and sales of spine intervention products. Prior to that, Jones was an Account Manager at Zeltiq for 9 months from 2012 to 2013, responsible for managing client relationships and sales. Earlier in the career, Jones served at Johnson & Johnson as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative from 2008 to 2012 in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on pharmaceutical sales and client engagement.
Educational Background
Tonjua 'Tj' Jones has a strong academic background with multiple degrees. Jones earned an Executive MBA from Louisiana State University, studying Business Administration and Management from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, Jones holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sports Administration from Northwestern University, achieved between 2007 and 2009. Jones also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Northwestern University, completed from 2003 to 2007.
Advocacy and Core Focus Areas
Tonjua 'Tj' Jones is an advocate for health equity within the medical device industry. Jones is focused on enhancing evidence-based treatments for TAVR and stroke risk reduction. The overarching aim is to improve patient functionality and protection against heart valve disease in 2024. Additionally, Jones values diversity of thought and is dedicated to assembling teams that achieve dynamic clinical outcomes.