Katherine (Herard) Ray Email and Phone Number

Katherine Ray is a medical device executive who specializes in defining and delivering long-term global product marketing strategies for cutting-edge solutions that meet patient needs, capture market share, and drive year-over-year revenues.As an influential leader and trusted collaborator, Katherine remains committed to nurturing strong partnerships, building top-tier teams, and bringing together internal groups to maximize value. She leads by example and with compassion to create empowered, positive, and cohesive work cultures.PERFORMANCE IN ACTION:- Strengthened upstream marketing function and enabled development of pre-commercialization plans through leveraging Big Picture Framework (linking business strategy with marketing execution), which was adopted across all Stryker divisions. Developed upstream best practices and coached portfolio managers on building long-term financial plans, business case financial models, research planning, and customer personas.- Grew K2M global portfolio 55% after leading launch of 6 products (in tandem with 5 global surgeon design teams) over 3 years. Aligned product roadmaps and executed downstream strategies to drive revenues. Helped position K2M for successful acquisition by Stryker.-Led, mentored, and supported more than 20 product managers from entry-level to leadership positions across several medical device companies.- Played pivotal role in launching 13+ products, in tandem with 60+ surgeon KOLs. Managed contracts and engagement of teams to achieve rollout. Products: Monterey AL, Canyon TL, Canyon Port, Niagara, Rhine, Saraha L, Cayman United, Everest XT, Cascadia Lateral 3D, BACS, Everest MI, Cayman MI, Ravine, Vikos, X-Mesh, Pipeline Access, Concorde Bullet.LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT:Growth-focused executive who defines long-term global product marketing and commercialization strategies for groundbreaking medical technologies and healthcare solutions to meet patient needs, expand portfolios, capture market share, and increase profits. Specialist in managing and streamlining multimillion-dollar portfolios, as well as spearheading rollout of medtech innovations, with success in launching 17 best-in-class technologies with 30 surgeon teams.Leverage keen market/data insights to blend business and marketing strategies and translate customer needs into cutting-edge solutions. Adept at forging strategic business partnerships, assembling top-performing design teams, and aligning internal partners. Named on 8 issued patents.