Francesca Stradolini
About Francesca Stradolini
Francesca Stradolini is a System/Clinical Engineer currently working at ONWARD in Lausanne, Switzerland. She holds a PhD in EDEE from Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne and has extensive experience in medical device R&D and human factors management.
Work at Onward
Francesca Stradolini has been employed at ONWARD as a System/Clinical Engineer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the Therapy Development department by managing human factors activities and ensuring comprehensive file documentation. She engages in direct and continuous interaction with clinical, quality, regulatory, marketing, and development teams, facilitating collaboration across various departments. Her work supports the development and enhancement of medical devices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Stradolini holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Genoa, obtained from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2012 to 2015. Francesca earned her PhD in EDEE from Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, studying from 2015 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and medical device development.
Background
Francesca Stradolini has a diverse professional background in engineering and academia. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Genoa in 2013 and later served as a PhD Researcher Assistant at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne from 2015 to 2018. She also gained experience as a Stagiaire at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne from 2014 to 2015. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Business Innovation Analyst at Bracco from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she briefly served as a Faculty Lecturer at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in 2022.
Professional Contributions
In her current position at ONWARD, Francesca Stradolini actively participates in the risk management team within the medical device R&D development sector. Her role involves managing human factors activities and ensuring that documentation is thorough and accurate. This focus on risk management and documentation is essential for compliance and safety in the development of medical devices, highlighting her commitment to quality and regulatory standards.