Susan Hopkins
About Susan Hopkins
Susan Hopkins is the Vice President of Product Management and Business Development at Teleflex in the United States, with over 25 years of experience in the medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical, and capital equipment industries.
Company
Susan Hopkins is currently serving as Vice President of Product Management and Business Development at Teleflex, a global provider of medical technologies. Her role involves strategic and operational execution in the United States.
Previous Roles at Teleflex and NeoTract
Susan Hopkins held the position of Vice President of Commercial Marketing at Teleflex Interventional Urology from 2022 to 2023 in Pleasanton, California. Prior to that, she served as Head of Brand Strategy at NeoTract from 2018 to 2022 in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Earlier Career Positions
Before her tenure at NeoTract, Susan Hopkins was Founder and President of Marketing Strategy FX LLC from 2017 to 2018. She served as Chief Marketing Officer at Accuray from 2013 to 2017 in Sunnyvale, CA. At Thoratec, she was Director of New Customer Initiatives from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Susan Hopkins earned a Certificate from the NextGen Directors Program at UC Berkeley Executive Education from 2021 to 2022. She holds an MBA with a focus on marketing, economics, and international business from the University of Rochester, completed between 1990 and 1992. Additionally, she received a BFA in Creative Writing from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 1986. She also has an Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business.
Experience and Expertise
Susan Hopkins has over 25 years of experience in the medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical, and capital equipment industries. Her expertise spans product management, marketing, integration, and business development. Certified as a NextGen Director, she is experienced in driving growth, market share, profitability, and customer loyalty.
Strategic and Operational Planning
At Teleflex, Susan Hopkins led strategic and operational planning for the company's urology market portfolio, focusing on innovative products and solutions. She is recognized for empowering teams, effective decision-making, and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.