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David Johnston is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Torramics Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in product development across pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and medical device sectors, spanning the process from customer needs analysis through product launch. His work includes building organizational capabilities, program and portfolio management, and integrating acquisitions to support product development.
Co-founder, Product at Torramics
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Experience
- Torramics Inc.Chief Product Officercurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Madison Au Sable GroupPresident and Principal2008 — 2023Libertyville, IL and Traverse City, MI
- Merz Aesthetics Inc.VP, R&D2011 — 2013Wisconsin
- MedtronicHead of Insulin Pump R&D2009 — 2011Northridge, CA
- Baxter HealthcareHead of Program Mgmt, R&D Ops and Planning2005 — 2008McGaw Park, Illinois
- Baxter HealthcareProgram Head, Pathogen Inactivation in Platelets and Plasma for Transfusion2001 — 2005Round Lake, Illinois, United States
- AbbottHead of R&D for Ambulatory Drug Infusion Devices1995 — 2001San Diego, CA
- AbbottDrug/Device Commercial Development1992 — 1995Abbott Park, IL
- AbbottQA, Marketing and Program Head -- Nutritionals1986 — 1992Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Product Planning1Product Concept1Thought Leadership1Medical Devices63Cross-functional Team Leadership80Product Development55R&D32Program Management38Pharmaceutical Industry11Microbiology3Systems Engineering3Strategic Planning19
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Product StrategiesProject Portfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentBusiness Process DevelopmentStrategic Financial PlanningManufacturing EngineeringLean MethodsLeadershipStrategyManagementNew Product ImplementationsLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Johnston?
- David Johnston is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Torramics Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in product development across pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and medical device sectors, spanning the process from customer needs analysis through product launch. His work includes building organizational capabilities, program and portfolio management, and integrating acquisitions to support product development.
- Where does David Johnston work?
- David Johnston is Co-founder, Product of Torramics.
- What companies did David Johnston found?
- David Johnston founded Torramics.
- Where did David Johnston go to school?
- David Johnston studied at University of Michigan (BSE, Chemical Engineering).
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Also attended University of Michigan888
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at Torramics Inc.1
Also worked at Merz Aesthetics Inc.3
Also worked at Medtronic140
Paul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesAshley ArchibequeExecutive Assistant at Two Bear CapitalDavid RodriguezInvestor at Draft Ventures LlcEvan PritchardSenior Managing Director & Co-Founder at JStar Capital InvestmentsAzin ParhizgarManaging Director, US at 415 Capital
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Also worked at Baxter Healthcare63
Brian CheeManaging Partner at Polaris PartnersNick RoelofsVenture Partner at ScietyBengt JulanderSenior Advisor at ScietyRamanathan VStartup Ecosystem Builder at SeafundJulie KimRepresentative Director – President and CEO at Takeda VenturesKavita BjörkdahlInvestor at Almi Invest
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