Josef Friedmann
About Josef Friedmann
Josef Friedmann is a Senior Engineering Program Manager at AliveCor Inc., specializing in medical grade materials for device innovation. He has extensive experience in program management and product development within the medical device industry.
Work at AliveCor
Josef Friedmann serves as the Senior Engineering Program Manager - Hardware at AliveCor Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on researching and implementing medical-grade materials for various devices and components. His work contributes to product innovation and ensures that the devices meet the necessary safety and compliance standards. He leads cross-functional teams to enhance program efficiency and is responsible for the timely delivery of medical devices.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Industry
Before joining AliveCor, Josef Friedmann held several positions in the medical device industry. He worked as a Product Development Engineer/Associate Architect at Moximed from 2006 to 2010. He also served as the Program Management Director at Confluent Medical Technologies for one year in 2017-2018. Additionally, he was a Senior Project Manager at Cirtec Medical Systems from 2010 to 2013 and the Director of Product Development at Duke Empirical from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Josef Friedmann earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in medical device development, focusing on material science and engineering principles. He applies this knowledge in his current role to ensure compliance with industry standards and to support medical device safety and biocompatibility testing.
Leadership and Program Management Skills
In his various roles, Josef Friedmann has demonstrated strong leadership and program management skills. He facilitates collaborative communications across multiple work streams and departments, enhancing program efficiency. He administers Design Controls, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs requirements, and Phase End Reviews to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS). His focus on quality and time to market is essential for the successful delivery of medical devices.