Pamela Simons
About Pamela Simons
Pamela Simons serves as the Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Lariat and has extensive experience in clinical evaluation strategies for medical devices. Her career includes roles at AGA Medical and Boston Scientific, along with a strong educational background from Columbia Business School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at AtriCure
Pamela Simons serves as the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for the LARIAT program at AtriCure, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she oversees clinical strategies and initiatives related to the LARIAT device, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and advancing clinical research efforts. Her leadership is focused on enhancing patient outcomes through effective clinical evaluation and development.
Previous Experience at AGA Medical
Pamela Simons held multiple roles at AGA Medical, including Senior Director of Clinical Affairs from 2009 to 2010 and Vice President of Clinical & Regulatory Affairs from 2009 to 2011. During her tenure, she was responsible for developing clinical strategies and managing regulatory compliance for medical devices, contributing to the advancement of the company's clinical programs.
Background in Clinical Research
Simons has a robust background in clinical research, having worked at Boston Scientific as a Clinical Research Project Manager from 1998 to 2000 and later as a Clinical Programs Manager from 2001 to 2002. Her experience encompasses managing clinical trials and developing research protocols, which has informed her approach to clinical affairs in subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Pamela Simons studied Radiologic Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988. She furthered her education at Columbia Business School, completing the Executive Education Essentials of Management program in 2010. Her expertise includes developing complex clinical evaluation strategies for Class II and III medical devices, along with a strong focus on customer development programs.
Global Management Experience
Simons possesses extensive global management experience in clinical development. She has overseen all phases of clinical research, including design methodology, pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and post-market research. This comprehensive oversight has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of clinical affairs in the medical device industry.