Charles Clinard
About Charles Clinard
Charles Clinard is a Product Manager with a background in biomedical engineering and medical device strategy. He has held various roles in product management and engineering across several organizations, including OSSIO and Ortho Development Corporation.
Work at OSSIO
Currently, Charles Clinard serves as a Product Manager at OSSIO, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management activities, focusing on the clinical application of technology in the medical device sector. His experience in this capacity builds on his previous roles in product management and development, allowing him to contribute effectively to OSSIO's mission.
Education and Expertise
Charles Clinard completed his Master of Engineering Management at Duke University, where he studied Biomedical/Medical Engineering from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Health Sciences Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed from 2014 to 2018. His educational background includes specialized courses in marketing, medical device strategy, and healthcare markets, enhancing his expertise in medical technology.
Background in Medical Device Management
Charles Clinard has a diverse background in medical device management, having worked in various roles that developed his skills in this field. He served as an Associate Product Manager at Ortho Development Corporation from 2020 to 2022 and completed internships at Arthrex and Enventys Partners. His experiences as a student consultant at RTI International and a clinical engineering intern at Carolinas HealthCare System further solidified his foundation in medical technology.
Professional Experience
Charles Clinard's professional experience includes roles that span several key positions in product management and engineering. He worked as a Graduate Product Management Intern at Arthrex for three months in 2019 and as a Product Development Engineering Intern at Enventys Partners for one month in 2017. His role as a Student Consultant at RTI International in 2019 and as a Clinical Engineering Intern at Carolinas HealthCare System in 2016 contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the medical technology landscape.
Interests and Personal Insights
Charles Clinard has expressed a keen interest in discussing emerging technologies, tennis, travel, and book recommendations. His passion for the clinical application of technology stems from personal experiences with medical technology during his childhood. This background has influenced his career trajectory and continues to shape his professional interests.