Stela Burgess

Stela Burgess, Scientific and Technical Ops Associate Director, Abbott
Stela has had a successful transition from R&D and an excellent track record to date leading global teams across three locations. She is delivery focused, has a strong will to win, and is an R&D leader experienced at driving with excellence cross functional teams, managing budget and resources across R&D to execute highly complex projects with an agile mindset.
She has outstanding management of strategic partnerships and excellent communication skills to accelerate transforming the future of self-care for consumers in both corporate and start-up environment.
Stela has over 15 years' experience and in-depth knowledge of end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch following the relevant regulatory pathways with the appropriate risk management and mitigation and
utilizes excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills to accelerate transforming the future of self-care for consumers in both corporate and start-up environment.
She has extensive understanding of the full in vitro diagnostic product lifecycle from concept to launch following the relevant regulatory pathways and criteria.