NextPhase Medical Devices announced today that it appointed Robert Olsen to its newly created role of chief commercial officer.

Olsen’s responsibilities within the role include commercialization, leading sales, marketing and value streams, overseeing revenue and profit growth and ensuring customer satisfaction for the Waldwick, N.J.-based medical device contract manufacturer, according to a news release.

A veteran of more than 30 years in the medical device contract manufacturing space, Olsen has spent the past three years with NextPhase Medical Devices, having previously served as senior VP of business development. He also held sales, business development and leadership roles at companies such as Vention Medical, Flex and Nypro.

“We are fortunate to have a leader with Rob’s industry experience and passion for excellence,” NextPhase Medical Devices president & CEO Carlo Colesanti said in the release.“Over the last 3 years, he has been a great steward of our company. His customer-first mentality and responsiveness are what we need to help drive the best outcomes for our customers.”