Colin Edwards
About Colin Edwards
Colin Edwards is a Scientific Program Manager at Teleflex in Columbus, Ohio, with extensive experience in research and clinical operations.
Scientific Program Manager at Teleflex
Colin Edwards currently works as a Scientific Program Manager at Teleflex in Columbus, Ohio. His role at Teleflex involves providing scientific, medical, and clinical review for various internal and external projects. He is responsible for overseeing the off-label use response policy development and maintenance, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to evidence generation, particularly for anesthesia and emergency medicine products like EZPlaz™ Freeze Dried Plasma, QuikClot® Control+ hemostatic dressing, and EZ-IO® intraosseous vascular access products. Additionally, Colin trains new hires and ongoing employees in the sales and Clinical and Medical Affairs departments.
Previous Roles in Healthcare Research
Prior to his current role at Teleflex, Colin Edwards accumulated extensive experience in healthcare research. He served as a Research Program Specialist at Trinity Health in Michigan from 2018 to 2020. At Mount Carmel Health System, part of Trinity Health, Colin held the position of Regional Director of Research Operations from 2012 to 2018. He also briefly worked as Director of Clinical Research at PercuVision LLC in Westerville, Ohio, from 2011 to 2012.
Experience at The Ohio State University Medical Center
Colin Edwards has had a long-standing relationship with The Ohio State University Medical Center, holding multiple positions over 16 years. He began as a Research Associate I from 1995 to 1997 and subsequently became a Senior Research Specialist and Manager | Research Associate II from 1997 to 2007. Colin continued his tenure as a Research Scientist | Administrative Director from 2007 to 2011. His roles at the medical center provided a foundation for his expertise in research and administration.
Educational Background in Public Health and Microbiology
Colin Edwards holds a Ph.D. in Public Health / Epidemiology from The Ohio State University. He also earned an M.S. in Preventive Medicine and a B.S. in Microbiology, with a minor in German, from the same institution. His comprehensive academic background has equipped him with a robust foundation in public health, epidemiology, and microbiological sciences, essential for his various research and scientific roles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Policy Development
In his role at Teleflex, Colin Edwards plays a significant part in fostering cross-functional relationships with partners in sales, marketing, regulatory, and legal departments. He is involved in reviewing and tracking medical device complications reported in the medical literature and developing and maintaining the off-label use inquiry response reporting mechanism. His expertise ensures that Teleflex's products and policies are well-informed and scientifically sound.