Kartik Mangudi Varadarajan Email & Phone Number

Innovator with proven track record of identifying clinical needs and translating research into real world solutions. Passionate about solving high-impact problems affecting musculoskeletal health of patients by bridging clinical, research, and industry perspectives to collaboratively develop innovative solutions. Developed and licensed several hip and knee implant technologies to major orthopedic manufacturers. Key Skills:Innovation • Using cross-functional expertise in clinical and laboratory research to identify gaps in orthopedic care delivery and patient outcomes• Creating innovative, actionable solutions at the intersection of clinical needs, cutting edge research/technology, and commercial viabilityCommercialization• Strategic positioning of innovations, and communication of value proposition to clinical end users, key opinion leaders, and industry partners • Assessing viability of solutions through competitive landscape analysis, market research and quantitative evidence assessment• Building and leading cross-functional teams of clinicians, scientists, and engineers with the right skills to deliver on an aligned vision• Developing regulatory strategy and pre-clinical testing planResearch and Education• Initiating and managing collaborative research and development efforts, and raising financial support • Communicating scientific studies to diverse audiences including, surgeons, scientists, key opinion leaders and industry executives in variety of forums

Listed skills include Biomechanics, Research, Orthopedic, Biomedical Engineering, and 16 others.