Scott Coggins
About Scott Coggins
Scott Coggins is a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Teleflex Incorporated, with extensive experience in the medical device industry and a background in chemistry and business.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Scott Coggins is currently serving as a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Teleflex Incorporated. He has been with the company since April 2020 and works out of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. His role involves significant responsibilities in R&D, contributing to projects and developments within the medical device industry. Teleflex is known for its innovative medical technologies which enhance patient outcomes, where Scott leverages his extensive experience and expertise.
Experience at Coggins Consulting LLC
Scott Coggins owned and managed Coggins Consulting LLC in Derry, New Hampshire. He served as the President of the company from 2016 to 2020 and undertook the role of Owner from 2017 to 2020. In these positions, he was responsible for steering the consultancy's direction, providing strategic R&D insights, and overseeing the development of high-volume, low-cost class 2 medical devices.
Roles at Medtronic and Covidien
Scott has extensive experience working at prominent medical technology firms such as Medtronic and Covidien. At Medtronic, he worked as an Op Ex Manager in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His tenure at Covidien included multiple roles: OpEx Manager (2013-2016), Principal Manufacturing Engineer, and Principal R&D Engineer, all based in Mansfield, Massachusetts. These roles involved operational excellence, manufacturing engineering, and R&D, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in the medical device field.
Early Career and Industry Contributions
Scott Coggins began his career at Graphic Controls as a New Process and New Product Development Engineer, contributing to the company for 12 years from 1987 to 1999 in Methuen, Massachusetts. He then worked at Ludlow Technical Products as a Senior R&D Engineer from 1999 to 2003 and at Tyco Healthcare as an R&D Group Leader from 2003 to 2008 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. These positions laid the foundation for his expertise in developing innovative medical device solutions.
Educational Background
Scott Coggins holds a Master’s degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completed from 2002 to 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both scientific and business disciplines, essential for his career in research and development engineering.
Specialization and Expertise
Scott Coggins specializes in developing high-volume, low-cost class 2 medical devices. His expertise spans hydrogels, printing, inks, adhesives, statistical analysis, and experimental design. This specialized knowledge underpins his roles in R&D and manufacturing in various companies, allowing him to contribute significantly to the medical technology field.