Vanessa Bassham (Walker)
About Vanessa Bassham (Walker)
Vanessa Bassham (Walker) is a Senior Product Manager at Boston Scientific, specializing in visualization for urology and pelvic health in the EMEA region.
Current Role as Senior Product Manager at Boston Scientific
Vanessa Bassham (Walker) has been serving as the Senior Product Manager for Visualisation in the Urology and Pelvic Health sectors at Boston Scientific since 2021. In this role, she operates within the EMEA region, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She brings extensive expertise in managing product visualization and has been pivotal in enhancing product offerings in these specialized medical fields.
Previous Positions at Boston Scientific
Before her current role, Vanessa held multiple positions at Boston Scientific. She worked as a Product Manager for Visualisation, Urology, and Pelvic Health from 2019 to 2021, and as the Senior Marketing Manager for Urology & BPH in 2018. Her responsibilities included boosting market development and driving sales operations across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordics. She also served as the Marketing Manager for Pelvic Health from 2016 to 2017 and the Market Development Manager for Urology and Women’s Health from 2014 to 2015.
Territory Management Experience
Vanessa's early career saw her working as a Territory Manager at Boston Scientific from 2011 to 2013, where she was responsible for Women's Health in North West England. Prior to this, she was a Territory Manager at Olympus KeyMed from 2008 to 2011. Her roles involved managing service contracts and developing key business relations in Northern England.
Educational Background
Vanessa is a graduate of The University of Manchester where she earned a BSc (Hons) in Physiology & Pharmacology, completing her studies in 2006. Her foundational education was completed at Kirkham Grammar School from 1993 to 2000. Her academic background in physiology and pharmacology underpins her understanding of the medical and healthcare sectors.
Expertise and Skillset
Vanessa has accumulated extensive experience in managing product visualization in the urology and pelvic health sectors within the EMEA region. She demonstrates a strong capability in strategic thinking and sales operations, particularly in the medical device industry. Her proven track record includes effective collaboration with healthcare practitioners to improve product offerings.