Sander Chao - Head of Product – Non Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Q: Where is Sander based?

Sander is based in Horgen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Sander speak?

Sander speaks the following languages: English (Native), Korean (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sander have?

Sander has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Sander has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Sander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sander's latest experience?

Sander's most recent position is Head of Product – Non Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring at Spiden AG .

Q: What companies has Sander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sander has worked for Spiden AG and BIOTRONIK .

Q: Which industries is Sander most experienced in?

Sander is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Sander most experienced in?

Sander is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Product Development , and Marketing . Sander also has some experience in Sales , Business Intelligence , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Sander worked in recently?

Sander has recently worked in industries like Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Sander worked in recently?

Sander has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing .

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Horgen, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Head of Product – Non Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Spiden AG

Spearheaded the development and implementation of product strategy for a non-invasive CGM device, aligning cross-functional teams to achieve a shared vision of creating user-centric, innovative solutions for diabetes management
Conducted comprehensive market analysis and user research to identify unmet needs and opportunities, driving the design of a non-invasive CGM product that addresses specific challenges faced by individuals with diabetes
Led the definition and roadmapping of non-invasive CGM product, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish clear product specifications, features, and user-experience goals, ensuring alignment with market needs and company objectives

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

4 years

Berlin, Germany

Remote

Director Business Management - Diagnostic & Digital Health Solutions

BIOTRONIK

Increased market share of BIOTRONIK's Implantable Cardiac Monitors (ICM), Remote Patient Monitoring Platform, and Digital Health Solutions by developing and implementing a comprehensive commercial strategy that drove revenue growth
Successfully launched innovative new products with AI and Remote Monitoring Services by coordinating activities of internal teams (sales, clinical, regulatory, legal, health economics, human resources, product management)
Ensured future success by setting the commercial direction for Portfolio & Product Roadmaps, Regulatory Roadmaps, and Clinical Roadmaps based on a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs
Maximized sales potential of new AI-based products by developing and implementing go-to-market strategies, including pricing, positioning, and messaging
Analyzed market data, customer feedback, and industry trends to identify opportunities for growth of digital health solutions

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Seattle, United States

Senior Product Manager – Patient Monitoring and Connectivity

Spacelabs Healthcare

Conducted market analysis, field visits and gathered Voice of Customer feedback to determine target requirements for next generation product
Led multidisciplinary (Clinical, R&D, and Sales) team in designing UI layout based upon customer clinical workflow; resulted in novel display and control interface that is first to market
Managed new product launch by identifying priority markets, forecasting sales, setting prices, determining initial production volume, and marketing strategies
Created subscription-based pricing models for products by modeling financial scenarios and gaining buy in from customers, finance, and accounting teams, leading to sales increase from new customer segments
Managed patient monitoring portfolio generating $16 million dollars in revenue; identified priority new markets and unprofitable markets to close by performing data analytics on 5 years of transactions in Tableau
Relaunched value line of patient monitors; registered monitors for sale in 14 countries and increased revenues by 200%
Collaborated with regional sales team and procurement team to optimize supply chain and product policies; improved operating margins by 5% and order fulfillment speed by 1 week

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Korea, Republic of

Senior Product Manager – Digital Health Solutions

Samsung

Created product strategy and feature roadmap for Samsung Wearable ECG monitor through competitive research, customer interviews, and market analysis; translated requirements into technical priorities for development team and delivered a minimum viable cardiac monitoring solution to customer in 6 months
Conducted market sizing, customer segmentation, and trend assessment of global heart monitoring markets; identified key markets, defined Go to Market strategy and launched solution in 3 countries
Led global business development initiatives for Samsung Wearable ECG monitor, Chronic Disease Management, and EMR solutions; successfully initiated pilot implementations in multiple national health systems globally

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Corporate Strategy Manager – Management Consulting

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Los Angeles, United States

Senior Healthcare Consultant

Computer Sciences Corporation

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Los Angeles, United States

Healthcare Informatics Training Grant Recipient

USC – National Institute of Health

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Los Angeles, United States

Associate Healthcare Consultant

Computer Sciences Corporation

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Healthcare (17 years), Professional Services (7 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Healthcare

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (12.5 years), Product Development (9 years), Marketing (9 years), Sales (9 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Finance (2 years).

Strategy

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Business Intelligence

Finance

Summary

Versatile global professional with a diverse background in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Strategy. Proven track in new product development and global market launches. Passionate about synergizing people, processes, and technology to navigate business and technical hurdles.

Languages

English

Native

Korean

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

University of Southern California

MS · Medical Imaging and Informatics · Los Angeles, United States

IMD

MBA · Management and Business Administration · Lausanne, Switzerland

University of Southern California

MS · Industrial Systems Engineering · Los Angeles, United States

...and 1 more

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Where is Sander based?

Sander is based in Horgen, Switzerland.

What languages does Sander speak?

Sander speaks the following languages: English (Native), Korean (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sander have?

Sander has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Sander has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Sander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sander would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Product – Non Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Director Business Management - Diagnostic & Digital Health Solutions, Senior Product Manager – Patient Monitoring and Connectivity.

What is Sander's latest experience?

Sander's most recent position is Head of Product – Non Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring at Spiden AG.

What companies has Sander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sander has worked for Spiden AG and BIOTRONIK.

Which industries is Sander most experienced in?

Sander is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Sander most experienced in?

Sander is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Product Development, and Marketing. Sander also has some experience in Sales, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

Which industries has Sander worked in recently?

Sander has recently worked in industries like Healthcare.

Which business areas has Sander worked in recently?

Sander has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing.

What is Sander's education?

Sander holds a Master in Medical Imaging and Informatics from University of Southern California, a Master in Management and Business Administration from IMD, a Master in Industrial Systems Engineering from University of Southern California and a Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering from University of Southern California.

What is the availability of Sander?

Sander is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sander?

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