Where are they now?

Name:  Scott Ciantar

Graduated:   2003

My name is Scott Ciantar. I graduated in 2003 and had aspirations of being a dentist (influenced mainly by my dad and his expensive and painful past experiences).

I am now a qualified medical scientist in a commercial role as a Category Manager for a global diagnostics company and months away from completing my MBA.

The reason for the directional change, was that once I completed my undergraduate studies (a pre-requisite for dentistry at the time), I did some on the job training and work experience with my own dentist, and found that it wasn’t for me. So, I pursued my passion for business and science, and moved through from being a scientific officer in a food company, to working in the pharmaceutical industry, to selling and then installing diagnostic equipment and finally into a technical marketing role.

My greatest achievements include:

• Marrying my university sweetheart and having two beautiful children (Hunter and Poppy)
• Travelling the world and getting paid to do it (as part of my various roles within a multinational)
• Being recognised as technical sales professional of the year (and runner up on two additional occasions)
• Pursuing a good opportunity when I saw it (the change from technical to commercial)
• Coaching and mentoring my team to achievements that are recognised by senior leaders in the business
• Launching a blockbuster new diagnostic marker for renal health screening and delivering the strongest year 1 result across the globe
• Giving back to the community including 7 years as a Rotary Youth Leadership Academy staff member and various volunteering roles

 My memories from Cecil Hills High School include:

• Mr Condon’s tea towel shorts!
• Playing wall ball near the drama theatre
• Student vs Teacher sporting events

Scott Ciantar

Companion Animal Group Category Manager

Australia & New Zealand

IDEXX Laboratories Pty Ltd ABN 31 063 154 352

Unit 6, 38 – 46 South St,

Rydalmere NSW 2116 Australia