Megan Knestrick
About Megan Knestrick
Megan Knestrick is the Vice President of R&D for Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine at Teleflex Incorporated, with over 20 years of experience in engineering and research roles.
Company
Megan Knestrick is currently serving as the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) for Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine at Teleflex Incorporated, based in Morrisville, NC. Prior to this role, she has held various prestigious positions within the same organization, accumulating extensive experience over her tenure.
Title
As Vice President of R&D for Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine, Megan Knestrick leads the development and innovation strategies for product portfolios that include airway management, atomization, regional anesthesia pain management, and intraosseous access. She has been in this role since February 2019.
Education and Expertise
Megan Knestrick holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Ceramic Sciences and Engineering from Rutgers University, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science, complementing her extensive experience in various engineering roles, including process engineering and manufacturing engineering.
Background
Before her current position at Teleflex Incorporated, Megan Knestrick held a series of roles within the company, including Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, R&D Manager for Vascular, R&D Project Manager, and Senior Project Engineer. She has also worked for other companies such as Arrow International and Alcan Packaging, gaining experience as a Senior Project Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer, respectively. Her career began as a Process Engineer at Alcoa.
Experience and Roles
Over her career spanning more than 20 years, Megan Knestrick has navigated through various engineering and management roles, contributing significantly to research and development in the medical field. Her work locations have included Wayne, PA, Reading, PA, and Morrisville, NC, each of which offered diverse challenges and learning opportunities.