Margaret Cartiera
About Margaret Cartiera
Margaret Cartiera serves as the Innovation Director at the Center for Biomedical Innovation & Technology and has extensive experience in early-stage innovation and project management. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Yale University and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Connecticut Innovations and Siemens Medical Solutions.
Current Role at Yale University
Margaret Cartiera serves as the Innovation Director at the Center for Biomedical Innovation & Technology at Yale University. She has held this position since 2016. In addition to her role at the Center, she is also the Innovation Director at Yale New Haven Health, where she has been working since 2017. Her responsibilities include overseeing innovation initiatives and fostering collaboration within the biomedical field.
Previous Experience in Innovation and Management
Before her current roles, Margaret Cartiera worked at Connecticut Innovations as Vice President and Fund Manager from 2012 to 2015. She also served as Engagement Director at The Larvol Group from 2010 to 2012. Her experience includes a position as Vice President of Scientific & Business Operations at Carigent Therapeutics from 2007 to 2010. These roles have contributed to her expertise in early-stage innovation and project management.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Margaret Cartiera holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering from Yale University, which she obtained from 2003 to 2007. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completed in 1997. This educational background supports her extensive knowledge in the biomedical field.
Expertise in Innovation and Strategy
Margaret Cartiera possesses expertise in several key areas, including early-stage innovation, strategy development, investment diligence, risk assessment, and project management. Her practical management style and creative problem-solving approach are well-regarded in her field. She is known for her strengths in collaboration, relationship development, communication, and team building, which are essential for driving innovation.
Career in Regulatory Affairs and Technical Specialization
Earlier in her career, Margaret Cartiera worked at Siemens Medical Solutions as a Senior Technical Specialist in Regulatory Affairs from 1997 to 2000. She also served as a Research Associate/Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University from 2002 to 2007. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in regulatory processes and technical aspects of biomedical innovation.