John M. Lansdown
About John M. Lansdown
John M. Lansdown serves as the General Manager of Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance at Murata, bringing extensive experience in medical device and specialty manufacturing. His career spans various roles in quality and regulatory affairs across multiple organizations, including positions at The University of Texas at Austin and American TeleCare.
Current Role at Murata
John M. Lansdown serves as the General Manager for Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance at Murata since 2021. In this role, he oversees the quality management systems and regulatory compliance processes within the organization. His responsibilities include implementing quality assurance protocols and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in the medical device and specialty manufacturing sectors.
Previous Experience in Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Prior to his current position, Lansdown held several key roles in quality and regulatory affairs. He worked as the Sr. Manager for Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance at Murata from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as the Manager of Quality & Regulatory Affairs at American TeleCare and as the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs at the same company. Additionally, he was the Director of Research at OxySure Systems, Inc., and held various quality management positions at United Language Group and EaglePicher.
Educational Background and Expertise
Lansdown has a strong educational foundation with a Ph.D. from the University of Washington and a B.S. from Utica College of Syracuse University. He also achieved a New York State Regents Diploma from Westmoreland Central. His expertise encompasses implementing and driving change within engineering and regulatory affairs, specializing in medical device and specialty manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
John M. Lansdown is proficient in various quality management tools and methodologies. He utilizes tools such as TFS, CAPA, NCMR, and SCAR for effective quality management. His skills include statistical process control, data analysis, engineering change management, and software development. He also conducts audits as part of quality assurance and quality control processes.
Research and Early Career Experience
Lansdown began his career in research and development, serving as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Geochemistry at the University of Toronto from 1992 to 1995. He also worked as a Chemist at Ashland Chemical from 1995 to 1997. His early experience laid the groundwork for his later roles in quality and regulatory affairs, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.