Scott Kraun

Director, Professional Relations & Education, Given Imaging, Inc.

I am an accomplished director in the life sciences industry whose achievements stem from a strategic medical marketing perspective. Recognizing that commercial success is heavily augmented by a combination of good clinical evidence, product advocacy and peer-to-peer education, I always pursue a “big picture” approach that prioritizes the delivery of timely and relevant information to healthcare professionals through credible channels. Expertise in leadership, project management, communications and customer relations has been a key contributor to the attainment of that goal. My industry tenure is comprised of diverse roles in established corporations as well as startup organizations. I have been a member of progressive companies pioneering cutting-edge diagnostic tools and those seeking "personalized medicine" approaches to patient treatments. I have directed project and team operations, fostered internal stakeholder and client collaborations, created Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management programs, led Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams and developed medical education programs, initiatives that contributed to corporate milestones. Along the way, I have acquired in-depth knowledge of multiple medical disciplines including psychiatry, neurology, infectious disease, cardiology, urology, oncology and gastroenterology. I have "pounded the pavement," learned and communicated complex subject matter, established solid partnerships and collaborations and created successful strategies to drive productivity and revenue, cumulative experience that continues to contribute to the development of progressive teams and organizations. I hold two degrees from the University of Georgia – GO DAWGS!!!