James Savage is an experienced trainer and product specialist with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and clinical support roles within the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He has expertise in interventional radiology devices, orthopaedics, and patient temperature management. His career includes positions at 3M, Kimal PLC, Target Therapeutics, and E Merck Pharmaceuticals, where he was responsible for sales, marketing, training, and business development on both national and international levels. Currently, he is seeking new opportunities to utilize his skills and experience in medical sales, marketing, and clinical support.

1. James Adams Savage
37 Tudor Crescent
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 2SR
E-mail: james.savage6@btinternet.com
Telephone: 02392 325789
Mobile: 07793 086017
I am an experienced trainer/educator and product specialist with history of sales and marketing, my
particular expertise is in Interventional Radiology Devices, Orthopaedics and Patient Temperature
Management, with overall excellent knowledge of working in Theatres/Wards/Day Surgery. I have always
gained my targets and proved my worth to advance business.
Employment:
July 2014 – Feb 2015 The 37 Company – Consultant in Temperature Management
Dec 2013 – June2014 Armstrong Medical Ltd – Temperature Management Specialist
Sep 2002 – Dec 2013 3M (previously Arizant UK (2007-11) and Actamed (2002-07))
– Field Support Manager (previously Clinical Support Specialist)
• Responsible for training and development in national and
international markets, including customers, field representatives
and international distributors.
• Created and presented a programme to train the entire USA field
force in the use of clinical evidence on the company's products.
• Carried out initial product inductions for new staff.
• Provided clinical training on a one-to-one basis and in teaching
groups.
• Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, but also working
closely with the Southern Regional Sales Manager and eight Field
Account Managers
Jul 1998 – Dec 2000 Kimal PLC – Team Manager/Business Unit Manager
• Involved in all aspects of sales, marketing and business planning
within the Radiology and Cardiology Team, which specialised in
diagnostic and interventional healthcare.
• Managed a team made up of five field sales staff, two field clinical
specialists and a Product Manager.
May 1996 – May 1998 Target Therapeutics – Global Marketing Manager
• During the first 12 months of transition following the merger of ITC
with Target, provided intensive sales training to the company's
global sales organisation.
• Development of marketing plans, programmes and pricing
structures with regional VPs and VP of Global Marketing.
• Supported the development of sales goals and monthly demand
forecasts.

2. • Initiated and participated in the creation of selling tools and
marketing materials.
• Assisted the Global Marketing Team with identifying product line
extension and new technology products
Sep 1991 – May 1996 Interventional Therapeutics Corporation (ITC)
– Director of International Operations and UK Sales
• Operated the UK-based subsidiary of the company with
responsibilities for all sales, marketing, finance, administration, IT
services, promotions and training.
• Established the distribution of products, order processing,
accounting, and continuing training programme for product
development in international markets.
• Worked with a core of 28 European and international distributors,
as well as managing direct sales within the UK.
Jan 1982 – Sep 1991 E Merck Pharmaceuticals – Marketing Services Manager
• Responsible for all marketing within the Radiology Division, for
contrast media and with special responsibility for devices.
• Co-ordinated the introduction of a range of devices into the UK
from businesses based in the USA and France.
• Supervised two Product Managers, and performed inductions and
continuing training for a team of 10 field representatives.
Apr 1980 – Dec 1981 Metropolitan Police Forensic Laboratories – Scientific Officer
Jan 1978 – Apr 1980 Huntingdon Research Centre – Scientific Officer
Education
1974 - 1977 University College Cardiff:
BSc Hons Biochemistry and Chemistry
1967 - 1974 Sullivan Upper School, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland:
A Levels: Biology; Chemistry; Physics (Use of English)
O Levels: English Language; English Literature; Maths; Biology;
Chemistry; Physics; Geography
Interests and Activities:
• Cooking; Home Improvement; Gardening; Football; Fish Whisperer
Skills and Achievements:
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Train the Trainer Certified/ Microsoft Office expertise/CRM type usage
References:
• Available upon request.