NuVasive
Patrick Yrigoyen is the Sr. Director of Global Quality Systems at NuVasive, Inc. He graduated from the University of San Diego with a BS/BA in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Management, Real Estate Development from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Yrigoyen started in the Medical Device industry shortly after graduation as a Quality Engineer. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work on the development of innovative spine implant systems, manufacturing and Quality processes including the development of ISO-certified Quality Management Systems, risk management and continuous improvement efforts. He currently leads a large team of engineers and other professionals in the management of NuVasive’s Global Quality Management Systems.