WHY IS THE RUA TEAM ONE OF THE BEST?
Over 200 years of accumulated experience.
A range of science and engineering backgrounds.
Recognised industry experts.
OUR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Led by our Senior Management Team, the breadth and depth of our peoples’ expertise, enables us to bring cutting edge innovation to every product development journey.
CAROLINE STRETTON
Group Managing Director
Caroline has 30 years’ experience within the highly regulated Life Sciences environment, and has helped to design, develop and commercialise a number of technologically innovative products worldwide. Caroline has worked for a number of medical device and pharmaceutical companies in a variety of roles, most notably as a member of the leadership teams at Touch Bionics and Mpathy Medical Devices Limited. Caroline joined the Board of RUA Life Sciences on 1 April 2020, and holds a PhD in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde.
SIMON ROSENDALE
Vascular R&D and Manufacutring Engineering Manager
Simon joined RUA Medical Devices in early 2021 bringing 17 years of engineering experience, most recently within the Medical Device industry, specifically in the manufacture of Vascular grafts. Specialising in process and equipment, Simon is responsible for ensuring all current and new manufacturing processes are designed and controlled with patient safety at the forefront.
STUART ELIAS
Head of Operations
Stuart joined RUA Medical Devices in early 2020 bringing 32 years experience in the manufacture of vascular grafts for medical device manufacturer Vascutek. He is an experienced Production Manager and brings a wealth of experience across many forms of textile manufacturing, including warp and weft knitting, narrow fabric weaving, braiding, yarn preparation, warping and stock control.
SARAH GRANT
Director of Heart Valve R&D and Projects
Sarah holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and MSci (hons) in Forensic and Analytical Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde. She has over 15 years’ experience and a comprehensive background in polymer chemistry and is also experienced in thermoplastic polyurethane synthesis for medical devices and polymer melt processing. Sarah is responsible for leading the project teams in developing medical device and textile solutions. Sarah joined the Board of RUA Medical on 31 August 2021
ALLAN CASEY
Quality Manager
Allan brings over 24 years’ experience working in the Medical Device industry specifically within the Quality area. Having occupied a variety of roles Allan has vast experience of notified body audits, CAPA investigations as well as leading product transfers to overseas sites. Allan takes job satisfaction in establishing and maintaining the Quality systems to ensure safe and reliable medical devices.
IAIN ANTHONY
Director of Vascular R&D, Quality, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
Iain was recruited in November 2021 and brings a wealth of relevant cardiovascular medical device experience to the company. Iain has 15+ years’ experience in the medical device industry in both commercial and NHS settings. He was recruited from the Swiss based MedAlliance where he was Director Pre-Clinical / Clinical Regulatory Affairs focusing on development and approval of drug coated coronary and peripheral angioplasty balloons. Prior to this Iain was Head of Clinical Affairs at Terumo Aortic where he developed his knowledge and experience of the global vascular graft business. Iain is a graduate of Glasgow University and has a BSc in Genetics, he also has a PhD from the University of Edinburgh in Neurovirology and Neuopathology. Iain has over 40 peer reviewed publications across a multitude of medical disciplines.
LACHLAN SMITH
Chief Financial Officer
Lachlan is a Fellow of the ACCA with 20 years’ experience in accounting and finance, with the last 14 years spent in leadership roles. Prior to joining RUA Life Sciences Lachlan served as Finance Director at technology companies Silver Cloud Smarter Technology and Equator. Lachlan brings a wealth of experience in financial management, digital transformation and strategic leadership.
WILLIAM BROWN
Chairman
Bill is a chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience in advising and investing in high growth smaller companies. He launched the first dedicated fund for AIM and was instrumental in the growth and internationalisation of AIM as a member and Chairman of the AIM Advisory Committee. Bill was appointed to the Board of RUA Medical on 1 April 2020 upon acquisition, and has been Chairman since 3 July 2012.
JOHN MCKENNA
Executive Director
John McKenna is a leading marketing expert in the field of cardiovascular devices. With over 30 years’ experience in cardiothoracic surgery, he has helped develop and launched a number of successful devices, including heart valves, large vessel grafts and stents. John has worked for a number of leading medical companies, including Pfizer, Vascutek (Terumo) and CryoLife, and has contacts with both leading heart surgeons and senior executives at the major device companies. John was appointed to the Board of RUA Medical on 1 April 2020 upon acquisition, and has been Director of Clinical Marketing since 2016.
OUR CULTURE
Our company values are a big part of how we work with our clients to develop new market leading products. You will see our team live them every day.
INNOVATION
We take the time to innovate the best solution we can imagine.
AGILITY
We are flexible and adaptable to our partners needs.
QUALITY
We focus on being diligent of quality across every part of our operations
INTEGRITY
We build trust through accountability and transparency
COLLABORATION
We see clients as parnters and invest in building long lasting relationships. Together we make a difference.
Maintaining a culture where we live these values is one of our Senior Management Team’s priorities. It is what allows us to deliver our service to the highest standards and create an environment where innovation can flourish.
SUPPORTING OUR TEAM AND COMMUNITY
We directly invest in the development and wellbeing of our employees. For example, amongst other
initiatives RUA Medical is a Living Wage employer, has championed the use of mental health first
aiders and supports the development of all employees through personal development plans.
We also invest in our community through routinely offering foundation, modern and graduate
apprenticeships, supporting local charities and our employees are STEM Ambassadors and support
local schools to encourage younger generations into STEM subjects.
TEAM NEWS
Team Building Day
4th August 2022
Staff at RUA Medical enjoyed an afternoon on the banks of Loch Lomond at their annual summer Team Building Event
RUA Life Sciences and its 4 subsidiaries (RUA Medical Devices, RUA Vascular, RUA Structural Heart and RUA Biomaterials) have become accredited as Living Wage employers.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020
18th April 2020
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020, we were delighted to welcome Ruth Maguire MSP to RUA Medical, along with representatives from Skills Development Scotland and Ayrshire College.
LATEST NEWS
Charity of Choice 2022-2023
29th August 2023
Cheque Presentation to Irvine and Troon Cancer Care
RUA Gains Living Hours Accreditation
16th August 2023
RUA Life Sciences has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period.
Cross Border (Scotland/Ireland) Innovation Project – Case Study
24th January 2023
RUA Medical joins forces with Irish institute to help boost its growth
JOIN OUR TEAM
RUA Medical Devices has been built on recruiting and working with outstanding industry talent with specialist expertise.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us with your CV, at any time.