Paul Stone
About Paul Stone
Paul Stone serves as the Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems at Patterson Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality systems and regulatory affairs, having held various leadership roles at Medtronic and Boston Scientific over the course of his career.
Work at Patterson Companies
Paul Stone has been serving as the Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he directs the development and maintenance of the company's global Quality System and oversees Quality Strategic Planning. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of quality within the organization. Stone's focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent is evident in his commitment to encouraging skill development and goal setting among team members.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Prior to his current role, Paul Stone held several positions at Medtronic. He served as the Sr. Director of Quality Systems from 2017 to 2020, where he managed quality assurance processes. He also worked as the Director of Corporate Quality Systems for a brief period in 2012 and held the position of Director of Neuromodulation Quality Improvement from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he was the Director of Coronary Structural Heart Quality Systems from 2014 to 2017, contributing to quality management in various medical device sectors.
Career at Boston Scientific
Paul Stone's career at Boston Scientific spanned multiple roles over several years. He began as a Project Coordinator from 2003 to 2004 and progressed to Manager II in R&D from 2007 to 2009. He also served as Manager II in Compliance from 2009 to 2012, where he focused on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Earlier in his career, he worked as an IS Supervisor from 1998 to 2001 and as an HR Representative from 2001 to 2002, gaining diverse experience in both technical and managerial capacities.
Education and Expertise
Paul Stone studied at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) and an MBA with a focus on Information Decision Sciences and Entrepreneurship. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to establish and maintain harmonized global regulatory management systems. Stone also provides technical leadership and training in the development and implementation of regulatory strategies, showcasing his expertise in regulatory affairs.
Background in Technology and Quality Systems
Before entering the medical device industry, Paul Stone worked at Cray Research as a UNIX Administrator and IS Supervisor from 1993 to 1995. This early experience in technology laid the foundation for his later roles in quality systems and regulatory affairs. His extensive background in quality management and regulatory compliance has been pivotal in his career, particularly in the development and maintenance of quality systems across various organizations.