Led diverse research, product development and engineering organization across six operating units. Directed early phase market research, product ideation, therapy & technology research, and development within Medtronic’s largest R&D division, contributing to $6B in sales. Oversaw financial, product development and clinical study outcomes including $50M budget and 300+ employees across multiple departments and countries.▪ Responsible for a multi-generational product pipeline with a… Show more Led diverse research, product development and engineering organization across six operating units. Directed early phase market research, product ideation, therapy & technology research, and development within Medtronic’s largest R&D division, contributing to $6B in sales. Oversaw financial, product development and clinical study outcomes including $50M budget and 300+ employees across multiple departments and countries.▪ Responsible for a multi-generational product pipeline with a balanced portfolio of Disruptive Innovations, Iterative Cadence, and Market/Label expansion. Leadership of functional organization and Program Management with collaboration across other key functions (marketing, clinical, operations, regulatory/reimbursement, BD/strategy). Teams located in MN, AZ, Shanghai, and Maastricht.▪ Focused on Cardiac Rhythm Management, Heart Failure/CRT, Diagnostics/LINQ, Patient Management/Data Services, Circulatory Support/LVADs, Ablations Systems ▪ Fostered collaborative culture resulting in world class engagement scores per annual employee survey.▪ Led across New Market Opportunity Assessment, Business Model Development, Technical Integration, HW/SW Technology, Algorithm Development (incl AI), Materials & Biocompatibility, Clinical Use Conditions, Numerical Modeling, Design to Manufacture, Infection Control, Clinical Studies & Preclinical Research.▪ Developed First-in-Human therapies and products in a diverse array of disease and technology areas (e.g. Leaded and Leadless Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation, Temporary Pacing, Cardiac Monitors, Holter Monitor, Nerve stim for HF, Lung Ablation, Nerve Ablation for Diabetes, First ever AI algorithm for ECGs, many more)▪ Responsible for bringing multiple new Therapy Opportunities into Product Development in the Neuromodulation, Diabetes, Lung Health, and Navigation business. Partnered with Corporate BD to build a pipeline of New Therapy Opportunities for external investment and spin-outs Show less

Global R&D leader for a start-up business within the Diabetes group, reporting to the General Manager. ▪ Responsible for full product development portfolio (Continuous Glucose Monitors, Sensors, Mobile/Web Apps, external partnerships), released product engineering, research and technology portfolio, clinical studies, external business partnerships, and program management. Successfully drove quarterly SW releases and cut in half the time for development of a new glucose sensor platform… Show more Global R&D leader for a start-up business within the Diabetes group, reporting to the General Manager. ▪ Responsible for full product development portfolio (Continuous Glucose Monitors, Sensors, Mobile/Web Apps, external partnerships), released product engineering, research and technology portfolio, clinical studies, external business partnerships, and program management. Successfully drove quarterly SW releases and cut in half the time for development of a new glucose sensor platform from concept to product launch.▪ Teams located in Minnesota, California, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and Maastricht. Implemented leadership style that effectively engaged and motivated team members to consistently perform at their best, driving successful outcomes and achievements. Expanded org and process from 10 to 100+ employees. Show less

Collaborated directly with Medtronic CEO, Executive Committee Members and Board Members to present and influence company performance, strategies and capital allocation in the areas of Technology and Quality. Conducted technology review of all M&A over $50M.

General management for the site and organization responsible for preclinical study development and testing, regulatory submission data, biomaterial qualifications, and training/education for all Medtronic business sectors.▪ Turned around financial performance on a $20M P&L from losing $3M annually to a surplus. Grew revenue & gained share across all customer segments, added 5 new businesses and tripled external MDT revenue.▪ Implemented leadership style that effectively engaged and… Show more General management for the site and organization responsible for preclinical study development and testing, regulatory submission data, biomaterial qualifications, and training/education for all Medtronic business sectors.▪ Turned around financial performance on a $20M P&L from losing $3M annually to a surplus. Grew revenue & gained share across all customer segments, added 5 new businesses and tripled external MDT revenue.▪ Implemented leadership style that effectively engaged and motivated team members to consistently perform at their best, driving successful outcomes and achievements as a team. Show less

Lead a global team of experts working across the enterprise in support of key product and platform technology efforts. Areas of focus include materials science, mechanical engineering, biomechanics, electrical engineering, biocompatibility/toxicology, and DRM. Drove key intracompany international R&D efforts (Europe, Japan, China, India).▪ Cardiac Rhythm Management, Structural Heart & Coronary. Neuromodulation. Diabetes Surg Tech. Spine▪ Design, Reliability, Manufacturability (DRM)… Show more Lead a global team of experts working across the enterprise in support of key product and platform technology efforts. Areas of focus include materials science, mechanical engineering, biomechanics, electrical engineering, biocompatibility/toxicology, and DRM. Drove key intracompany international R&D efforts (Europe, Japan, China, India).▪ Cardiac Rhythm Management, Structural Heart & Coronary. Neuromodulation. Diabetes Surg Tech. Spine▪ Design, Reliability, Manufacturability (DRM) is an enterprise wide product development initiative focusing on predictive reliability, performance, cost, and manufacturability. Significant overlap with DFSS methodologies. Show less

Led a cross-functional organization in the development of several generations of batteries and flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors for use in Medtronic implantable stimulation devices.

Application of Materials Science and Engineering principles to numerous programs across all Medtronic businesses (CRDM, Neuro, and Vascular). Areas of particular focus included failure analysis, resistance welding, laser welding, primary batteries, high voltage capacitors, cardiac pacing leads, neuro stim leads, interconnects for implantable pulse generators. Increasing levels of responsibility up to the Senior Principle level,