Stéphane Béfahy
About Stéphane Béfahy
Stéphane Béfahy is a Senior Project Manager with over 17 years of experience in Active Implantable Medical Device innovation. He specializes in risk management and has held various leadership roles in companies focused on medical technology.
Work at Onward
Stéphane Béfahy has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at ONWARD since 2019. His role involves overseeing various projects related to medical device innovation. He operates primarily in the Eindhoven and Lausanne areas, contributing to the company's objectives in the medical technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Stéphane Béfahy studied at Université catholique de Louvain, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science from 1999 to 2004. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a PhD in Material Science from 2004 to 2009. His academic background is complemented by specialized knowledge in Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation.
Background
Stéphane Béfahy has over 17 years of experience in the field of Active Implantable Medical Device innovation. His career includes significant roles in both start-ups and corporate environments. Prior to his current position, he held various project leadership roles at companies such as Sorin Group, Livanova, and Nexeon MedSystems, where he managed quality assurance and regulatory affairs.
Achievements
In his professional journey, Stéphane Béfahy has played a key role in risk management, particularly in Hazard Analysis and D/P-FMEA. He is a member of the Risk Management Team for RMF and has been responsible for the Design and Development procedure within the Quality Management System. His expertise also extends to managing supplier relationships for the final assembly, cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of medical devices.