Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her two children; Chauffeuring her teenage daughter to horseback riding lessons and cross-country racing events, as well as her teenage son to basketball, soccer and other sports events
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Pharmacology, Northeastern University (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Industry:
Medical Research & Development
Children's Names:
Tessa Rose Johnston; James Franklin Johnston
Work History:
Boston Scientific Corp. - 2003-Present; PAREXEL International Corp. - 1989-2003; Shiley Infusaid 1986-1989; Children's Hospital - 1980-1986
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to persistence and hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after receiving a master's degree. She was working in the research field and decided to move from the laboratory to clinical research.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing a department of project managers, as well as a portfolio of clinical trials evaluating cardiac and vascular devices for regulatory approval
Awards/Honors:
Leadership Award, 2004, Boston Scientific
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rose plans to remain with the company and grow the business through acquisition and other therapeutic advances.