Medtronic LABS is a health systems innovator that designs and implements community-based, tech-enabled solutions for underserved patients, families, and communities across the world.As President of Medtronic LABS, Ruchika and her team deliver accessible and affordable healthcare for patients with chronic disease throughout Asia, Africa, and the US. Ruchika leads the integration of field operations, digital technology, and multisector partnerships to implement sustainable, community-based, and tech-enabled healthcare for underserved patients, families, and communities.

-Responsible for growing international business in Hernia & Biosurgery-Identified key market barriers and developed growth strategies/investment plans for ~15 top international markets through on-ground market and business evaluation. -Drove collaboration with regional & divisional leadership across the corporation to develop key common initiatives & investments critical for growth. -Created and defined role of new international team within the division. -Member of leadership team with direct reporting to GM

• Developed 3-tiered strategy to drive growth in premium, value and underserved markets in emerging markets• Created & implemented strategy for localization of new product development including customer needs assessment, local design, development and manufacturing• Conceptualized and piloted an innovative business model to address high incidence of chronic ear infections in base of pyramid population in India through mobile handheld diagnostic technology utilized by community health workers; Developing strategies to enable program sustainability and scalability• Leading an international cross-sector coalition to develop and implement national guidelines for management of traumatic brain injury patients in India through a public-private partnership model with the state and central government• Presented program reviews at senior leadership meetings including Medtronic Board of Directors, CEO and ExCom levels• Collaborated with sector GM, business segment VPs & Global Leadership to develop 5 year growth & investment priorities for the Surgical Technologies business

• Lead annual Strategic Planning process for Surgical Technologies• Develop & Implement strategy to drive emerging markets growth >20%• Conducted extensive on-ground assessment to characterize barriers and opportunities in China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Russia• Develop value segment entry strategy for China & India• Develop business case for value segment R&D projects & external acquisition/distribution partnerships

• Responsible for coordinating international business operations in a matrix global organization – from sales forecasting, product launch plans and training programs to regulatory submissions and supply chain operations. • Set-up processes for efficient communication and business management between regional business managers and head office• Represent International Business priorities at head office.• Participate in strategic planning, forecasting and management meetings to ensure funding and resourcing of international initiatives.• Develop market development strategies to drive international growth.

• Develop long-range, strategic product plan for Neuro Therapy Delivery based on business opportunity assessment, market segmentation, positioning and competitive intelligence. • Lead development, prioritization and validation of customer requirements for new product design – Applied Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) approach to generation of design requirements. • Create and implement plans for global customer input and product concepts’ selection through market research, cadaver studies, physician and patient focus groups, consensus groups and advisory boards.