Mark Loftus
About Mark Loftus
Current Position at Teleflex
Mark Loftus currently serves as the R&D Director, Development Engineering at Teleflex in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing research and development initiatives, leading the creation of innovative medical technologies, and managing cross-functional teams to drive project success. His work at Teleflex involves extensive R&D project management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance in the medical device industry.
Previous Roles at Medtronic
Prior to joining Teleflex, Mark Loftus had an extensive tenure at Medtronic. He held multiple positions including R&D Director, Product Development Engineering from 2017 to 2020, Sr. Manager, R&D from 2015 to 2017, and Manager, R&D from 2012 to 2015. During his time at Medtronic, Loftus played a pivotal role in launching multiple medical devices and improving product development processes. His responsibilities included managing large-scale R&D projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring engineering teams.
Experience at Resolution Medical
In 2020, Mark Loftus served as a Sr. Program Manager at Resolution Medical for 5 months in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His brief stint involved managing programs and initiatives within the company, contributing to the development and launch of medical technologies. His role emphasized project management and cross-functional team leadership.
Educational Background
Mark Loftus holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School, which he attended from 1988 to 1991. Before that, he studied Pre-Engineering at Anoka-Ramsey Community College from 1985 to 1988. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in the medical device industry, equipping him with deep knowledge in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Early Career and Other Roles
Mark Loftus began his career in various engineering and managerial roles. He served as Operations Manager at NTFE-America, LLC from 2009 to 2012 and as Director of Engineering at Northfield Automation Systems, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. His early experience also includes a role as Mechanical Engineering Manager at Boston Scientific from 2003 to 2007. These positions contributed to his expertise in engineering management, product development, and the medical device lifecycle.