Chris Mudd

Energizer
DISC Type : I

VP, R&D, Tech Transfer and Engineering Services at Alcon

Lake Forest, California, United States

Overview

Chris is a medical device leader with over 30 years of experience, specializing in bringing Class I, II, and III devices to market. As VP of R&D at Alcon, he focuses on strategic product development and engineering, building on his foundation from Oklahoma State University.

[No public information available about personal life]

He holds a patent for an intragastric balloon designed for treating obesity.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Informal

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Medical Device Commercialization
Has over three decades of experience bringing Class I, II, and III medical devices from concept to manufacturing at companies like Alcon, Allergan, and Medtronic.
R&D Leadership
His career includes multiple VP-level R&D roles where he has a proven track record of building and managing high-performing engineering and development teams.
Engineering Excellence
Emphasizes his focus on the intersection of strategic product development and engineering excellence to solve complex technical challenges in the medical field.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2021
VP, R&D, Tech Transfer and Engineering Services at Alcon
11-2017 - 12-2021
VP, R&D, Diagnostics and Laser Platforms at Alcon
8-2013 - 10-2017
Head of Product Development, IOL R&D at Alcon
3-2003 - 7-2013
Director, Product Development at Allergan
1-2002 - 3-2003
Staff Engineer II, Process Engineering at Medtronic

Education

1988 - 6-1993
BS from Oklahoma State University

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Exp : 32 Location : Lake Forest, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : VP, R&D, Tech Transfer and Engineering Services at Alcon
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Chris

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