Paris - France, June 13, 2008 - Scient'x S.A., a privately-held company dedicated to spinal implants, announced today that additional appointments have recently been made to support Clinical Affairs and Surgeon relations. “These additions support our focused strategy of developing products supported by clinical data. I am very pleased to have these highly qualified individuals part of our team. These positions will allow Scient’x to significantly expand its scientific and commercial activities” said Michael D. Huggins, CEO of Scient’x.
Mr. Nicholas Pachuda, VP Clinical Affairs Medical Education
Mr. Nicholas Pachuda will be responsible for the development and execution of the company’s scientific advisory boards, strengthening the participation in spine societies, as well as overseeing planned FDA clinical trials. He will also support key strategic commercial development initiatives. He brings with him a diverse 22-year background in orthopedics, both on the clinical and commercial side. Most recently he served as the Senior Vice President of Medical Education and Clinical Studies at Small Bone Innovations (SBi) where he was responsible for developing and executing global surgeon and sales education & training programs. He has extensive experience in developing clinical studies, surgeon relations, and professional society relationships. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Biology. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine where he received the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Before joining the medical device industry, Mr. Pachuda served as a foot and ankle surgeon for 10 years. As a surgeon and researcher, he authored multiple scientific articles and textbook publications.
Mrs. Anca Mitulescu, Director of Clinical Affairs
Mrs. Anca Mitulescu will be responsible for the company’s clinical studies as well as the scientific communication in coordination with the marketing. Her role will also consist of managing the Strategic Advisory Board outside the USA. For over 7 years Mrs. Mitulescu has served as a Scientific Communication Manager for Eurosurgical, Scient’X and SpineNetwork. Her duties and responsibilities included the management of clinical studies and biomechanical research projects for the group and the coordination and execution of scientific articles and medico-marketing publications. Additionally, parallel to her mission for the group, Mrs. Mitulescu served as the Editor-In-Chief of ArgoSpine News & Journal (formerly ARGOS SpineNews) for over 6 years. Mrs Mitulescu is an engineer graduate of the Polytechnic University “Gh. Asachi” of Iasi, Romania. Prior to joining Eurosurgical in 2001, she earned a PhD in Biomechanics at the Laboratoire de Biomécanique, ENSAM, Paris, France, with a thesis on the biomechanics and 3D imaging of the scoliotic spine. Mrs Mitulescu is the author and coauthor of multiple scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and medico-marketing publications.
Mrs. Mariana Castillo Beltran, Clinical Study Coordinator
Mrs Mariana Castillo Beltran, MD, reinforces the clinical affairs team and will be responsible for the set-up and coordination of clinical studies worldwide. Mrs Castillo Beltran brings with her 4 years of experience as a medical doctor and clinical researcher. Mrs Castillo Beltran graduated from the Medical School of the University of Mexico and recently earned her Master degree in Health Systems Organization and Sciences, with a specialization in clinical research.
About Scient’x
Based in Paris, France, Scient’x, S.A. is the largest independent spinal implant company in Europe. The Company designs, develops and distributes an extensive line of spine surgical implants in over 50 countries around the world. Since 1988, Scient’x has been a pioneer in all aspects of spinal instrumentation including the motion preservation segment of the spine market. The Company was the first to introduce PEEK implants to spinal surgery as well as posterior dynamic stabilization technology. Scient’x has now introduced a second generation ceramic cervical disc that has achieved significant revenue traction and surgeon acceptance in Europe. Scient’x is a privately held company.
For more information about the company, please visit www.scientx.com
Contact information: info@scientx.com
