Weidong Tong

As a Director of Research, I select and drive leading-edge emerging technology (ET) from feasibility to product adoption. I focus technology positioning on value creation through Science and Preclinical evidence generation. I excel in leading consultations with senior stakeholders, R&D, and supply chain teams, and then making recommendations based on research findings and product performance.

I create and implement functional strategies and provide technical leadership to multifunctional teams, ensuring data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance. Throughout my career, I’ve been known to coordinate cross-functional teams and encourage the interchange of knowledge, information, ideas, and techniques.

As a Principal Research Engineer, I have a proven track record of delivering emerging technologies from initiation to design transfer. I am experienced in developing technology specifications and applications to products. I have a strong capability to solve complex technical problems using the Six Sigma methodology.

I have robust experience in scientific procedures and methods, spanning from preclinical studies (i.e., animal studies, simulation) to general benchtop tests (i.e., material characterization, mechanical test, chemistry) related to medical devices. I am considered an expert in materials research and development, and cemented and cementless fixation evaluation.

No matter what role I hold, I add value by mentoring and coaching my teams to excellence. I excel in using my optimism, methodical approach and technical core competencies to resolve complex materials, design, method, and process issues.

My expertise includes

• Technical Leadership
• Project Team Leadership
• Project & Program Management
• Materials Research & Specifications
• Stage-Gate Process
• FDA 21 CFR 820 / ISO 13485
• Regulatory submission
• Competitive Analysis
• Preclinical Evidence Generation
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Budget Development & Management

I am open to new opportunities as a Director of Research and as a Principal Research Engineer for the right company.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Materials, Surfaces and Processes:

-3D printed Titanium porous structure and solid

-Acid etch enhancing CoCrMo bone cement adhesion

-Wet chemistry deposition of HA on CoCrMo for bone fixation

-Acid etch CoCrMo to generate microtexture for bone fixation

-Plasma sprayed HA coatings on dental implants/hip n knee devices

Procedures and standards: Test Methods Development, Gage R & R, Implant V & V, ASTM & ISO, and Chinese YY standards.