# Sorour Darvishi, PhD > Operation Product Development @ Apple | PhD @ CE & PostDoc @ EECS Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sorour The future of healthcare depends on leaders who connect science, technology, and business. Despite groundbreaking research and rapid digital transformation, many promising healthcare innovations fail to reach the market. The challenge isn’t just about developing new technologies; it’s about bridging the gap between research, commercialization, and real-world impact. Too often, scientific advancements stall due to regulatory hurdles, ineffective market strategies, or a lack of cross-functional collaboration. That is where I come in. I specialize in translating cutting-edge science into scalable healthcare solutions. With a background in bioengineering, product strategy, and digital health innovation, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to drive healthcare transformation. My experience spans R&D, product commercialization, and digital health strategy, allowing me to turn complex research into market-ready solutions. 🔹 Product Commercialization & Market Strategy – I have successfully launched medical products, navigating regulatory approvals, IVDR and FDA submissions, and cross-functional execution to bring innovative healthcare solutions to market. 🔹 Digital Health & Innovation – From wearable health tech to AI-driven diagnostics, I integrate technology and data-driven insights to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation healthcare solutions. 🔹 Scientific Research & Business Integration – My expertise in electrochemistry, bioengineering, and materials science allows me to bridge the gap between research and business, ensuring that scientific advancements translate into viable, patient-centered solutions. If you’re looking for a strategic leader who can connect science, technology, and business to drive innovation in healthcare, let’s connect. I’m always eager to collaborate with forward-thinking teams and organizations that are shaping the future of medicine. ## Work Experience ### Product Manager - Design Intelligence | Global Supply & Sourcing Management @ Apple Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Cupertino, CA ### Startup Mentor & Business Launch Consultant | US/Europe Venture Capital @ Swissnex in San Francisco Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco Bay Area Swissnex fosters global innovation by connecting Swiss startups and researchers with the US market, providing mentorship, business strategy, and investor networking to accelerate market entry and commercial success. I am responsible for guiding Swiss startups and post-doc entrepreneurs in validating business ideas, navigating US market entry, and securing critical industry connections to accelerate commercialization and funding. • US Market Entry & Growth Strategy – Led go-to-market planning for Swiss-affiliated startups, providing strategic counsel on market analysis, competitive positioning, and regulatory frameworks to enhance business scalability. • Investor & Industry Networking – Facilitated key introductions to US venture capital firms, corporate partners, and innovation hubs, enabling startups to secure funding and establish a strong presence in the US ecosystem. • Cross-Cultural Business Training – Provided workshops and personalized coaching on US business culture, investor expectations, and commercialization strategies, equipping founders with the insights needed to navigate industry challenges. ### Senior Scientist | Medical Devices @ bioMérieux Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States BioMerieux is a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, specializing in infectious disease testing and antimicrobial resistance solutions. As a Senior Scientist and Product Manager, I'm responsible for leading the transition of an acquired startup’s R&D operations into BioMerieux’s corporate structure while ensuring regulatory compliance, product development, product management, and market launch success. • Product Launch & Cross-Functional Leadership – Directed the US launch of VITEK REVEAL, within 237 days, managing 36 team members across 43 initiatives in R&D, manufacturing, industrialization, quality, and regulatory. • Regulatory Affairs & Market Readiness – Led the successful IVDR submission and conformity assessment request for an in-vitro diagnostic device in Europe, collaborating to author the Design History Summary for compliance. • Strategic Integration & FDA Compliance – Spearheaded the post-acquisition integration of a startup into our ecosystem, overseeing 510(k) FDA submissions, regulatory documentation, and R&D process standardization. • AI-Driven Product Management – Acted as Product Manager for 2 new R&D products (hardware and software), driving AI integration into diagnostic tools to enhance clinical decision-making and operational efficiency. ### Business Investment Training & Partnership Consultant | Early-stage Venture Capital @ Pear VC Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Menlo Park, California, United States Pear VC is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that empowers founders through funding, mentorship, and an exclusive entrepreneurial community. The Pear Persian Founder Circle (PFC) is a highly selective program supporting Iranian founders with tailored resources, networking, and strategic mentorship. As a Business Investment Training & Partnership Consultant, I was responsible for leveraging Pear VC’s network and resources to gain expertise in investment strategy, startup acceleration, and venture-backed business scaling while fostering partnerships among high-achieving entrepreneurs. • Selective Founder Network & Mentorship – Chosen from a competitive pool (<10% acceptance rate, <1% women), gaining exclusive mentorship from industry leaders and access to tailored startup growth resources. • Strategic Business Development – Collaborated with venture-backed founders to refine business models, explore funding opportunities, and build strategic partnerships within the global startup ecosystem. • Investment Readiness & Market Positioning – Strengthened expertise in early-stage investment strategies, refining fundraising approaches and scaling frameworks to support high-growth startups. ### Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Electrical Engineering Program Manager | Wearable Electronics @ UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Berkeley, California, United States UC Berkeley’s Javey Research Lab specializes in cutting-edge research on wearable health technology, developing next-generation biosensors for non-invasive diagnostics. As part of the SNSF Postdoctoral Mobility Fellowship, I was responsible for leading the diagnostic electrochemical sensor team, managing cross-functional execution from device design to market strategy, and accelerating the transition of wearable health devices from lab prototypes to commercialization. • New Product Introduction (NPI) & Leadership – Led a team of 4+ researchers (PhDs, postdocs, and visiting students) in developing wearable diagnostic devices, successfully launching an NPI within one year. • Cross-Functional Project Execution – Drove end-to-end product development, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, design, and software teams while implementing Agile methodologies for rapid iteration. • Market Strategy & Commercialization – Defined product vision, go-to-market strategies, and stakeholder alignment within the UC Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center ecosystem, advancing health tech innovations toward industry adoption. ### Research Assistant | Electrochemical Sensors & Cancer Detection Technology @ EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland EPFL’s Laboratory of Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry is a leading research hub in biofilm diagnostics, cancer detection, and electrochemical sensor development. I was responsible for developing biofilm and skin cancer diagnostic devices, optimizing sensor performance, and advancing battery and material science applications for medical devices. • Electrochemical Sensor Development – Designed and optimized biosensors for skin cancer and biofilm detection, leading to a highly sensitive prototype with faster response time for clinical applications. • Material Science Research – Engineered material for wearable and implantable medical devices, ensuring high energy density, compact design, and thermal management for enhanced reliability. • Materials Characterization & Failure Analysis – Applied XRD, SEM/EDS, CV, and EIS to assess material properties, mechanical strength, and electrochemical stability. • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership – Led multidisciplinary research with engineers, chemists, and medical experts, advancing electrochemical biosensor technology for diagnostics and healthcare applications. • Innovation & Commercial Viability – Conducted market-driven research, refining diagnostic technologies for industry adoption, bridging academic innovation with real-world medical device applications. ### Visiting Researcher in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology @ University of Cambridge Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Cambridge, England, United Kingdom The SNSF Fellowship supports Swiss researchers in expanding their expertise in transistor technology, organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and novel materials for precise drug delivery. My research focused on advancing materials for bioelectronic applications and optimizing device performance for enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. • Developing High-Performance Materials – Engineered a novel material with 64% higher effectiveness for targeted drug delivery, significantly improving treatment precision. This breakthrough was highlighted at multiple international conferences. • Optimizing Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) – Fabricated organic electrochemical transistors with tunable threshold voltage and enhanced stability, enabling real-time, multi-channel signal acquisition from 10 simultaneous channels. • Advancing Bioelectronics & Medical Applications – Focused on integrating transistor technology with biomedical applications, creating scalable solutions for next-generation wearable diagnostics and therapeutic devices. This fellowship strengthened my ability to bridge material science and bioelectronics to develop high-impact healthcare solutions, ensuring a seamless transition from research to real-world medical applications. ## Education ### Postdoctoral in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences University of California, Berkeley ### Doc.Mobility - SNSF in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology University of Cambridge ### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering EPFL ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sorour-darvishi --- Source: https://flows.cv/sorour JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sorour/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13