Jim joined IMARC in 2016, bringing over 26 years of medical device product development experience. He has been involved in clinical research since 1990 when he joined SCIMED Life Systems (later acquired by Boston Scientific) as a Clinical Studies Associate. Since then, he has held positions in premarket and post-market clinical research, clinical research consulting, and management of not only clinical research professionals, but groups as diverse as Quality Systems, Biological Safety, Microbiology/Sterilization Validation, Biostatistics, Data Management, and Regulatory.

His most recent role before joining IMARC was as Manager, Regulatory and Quality Services at NAMSA where led project management and consulting staff in securing, performing, and ensuring the quality of consulting work.

Jim is involved heavily in clinical project management, having managed all phases of clinical studies—from initial strategy to post-market surveillance. Most of his experience has centered on cardiology products, but he has also worked on obesity, orthopedic, and stroke projects. His focus is on ensuring that clinical studies are completed with the highest quality, while staying on schedule and under budget.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He has been a Certified Clinical Research Associate (via ACRP) since 2001.