Type Of Business:
Group of medical technology companies
Major Product/SVS:
Health care solutions in orthopedics, spinal care, sports medicine and neurosciences; Innovative orthopedic and neurosurgical products
Hobbies/Sports:
Drawing; Oil painting; Nature photography; Spending time with her grandchildren
Affiliations Awards:
ASME; Mensa International Limited
Industry:
Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Product Design
Work History:
Design Engineer II, DePuy Companies (2003-Present); Design Engineer, Helix Technology (1998-2002); Design Engineer, Holmes Products, Inc. (1997-1999); Contract Employee, New England Engineers & Designers, Inc. (1991-1996)
Number Of Years In Profession:
9
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support of her colleagues and mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working in the consumer products and automotive industries.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Modeling and designing components and products used to operate on patients during spinal surgery; Attending surgeries to instruct surgeons on the use of the products; Conducting visualization studies at cadaver labs
Education Certifications:
Continuing Education Program, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
Awards/Honors:
Spine Innovator Award, DePuy Companies (2011); Global Leadership Profile Award (2005)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Frank intends to transition into a higher position at her company.