James Lorek, Pmp
About James Lorek, Pmp
James Lorek is the Senior Director of Technical Strategy Development for Global R&D at Teleflex in Morrisville, NC, with over 15 years of experience in the medical device industry.
Current Position at Teleflex
James Lorek currently holds the position of Senior Director, Technical Strategy Development, Global R&D at Teleflex. Based in Morrisville, North Carolina, he focuses on guiding the technical strategy for global research and development initiatives. His role involves rigorous planning and execution to align with the company’s strategic objectives.
Previous Roles at Teleflex
James Lorek has held various roles at Teleflex, starting as a Project Manager in R&D from 2010 to 2015. He then advanced to Manager, R&D and Project Management, holding that role for two years. Following that, he served as Senior Manager of R&D and Project Management for eight months, and later as Director of Strategic Initiatives from 2018 to 2021 before taking on his current senior director role.
Experience at Stryker
Before joining Teleflex, James Lorek worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Stryker for five years in Mahwah, New Jersey. In this role, he gained substantial experience in medical device innovation, which has been a foundational element of his career in the medical device industry.
Educational Background and Certifications
James Lorek earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, emphasizing his expertise in managing complex projects within the medical device industry.
Industry Contributions and Recognition
James Lorek has made significant contributions to the medical device industry. He led a cross-functional team in developing a new catheter technology that received FDA approval, and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals on medical device innovation. He presented at the International Conference on Medical Device Development in 2019 and received the Teleflex Excellence in Leadership Award in 2020. Additionally, he is actively involved in mentoring junior engineers and project managers.