-->Participate in the monthly or quarterly reviews of the startups supported by RICH. -->Establish mentoring sessions to enable growth of the startups including settingmilestones, reviewing progress, providing network access, market access and mentoringsupport.-->Provide support and feedback to design workshops/ boot camps to be organized at RICHfor startups and help identify and connect to appropriate individuals or institutions to help indelivery of the same.

As a senior-level (principal) independent consultant I lead complex consulting engagements, drive strategic initiatives, and builds strong client relationships. In this role I shall be responsible for not only delivering high-impact solutions but also guiding teams, functions, business units and contributing to business development efforts. I often serve as subject matter expert and thought leader within healthcare industry.Key Responsibilities1. Client Leadership--> Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, understanding their challenges and goals.--> Build long-term client relationships and identify additional consulting opportunities.2. Project Oversight--> Lead multiple projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and client expectations.--> Set objectives, manage resources, and address any issues to achieve outcomes.3. Strategic Solutions--> Develop high-impact, data-driven strategies tailored to client needs.--> Innovate by applying industry best practices and new technologies.4. Team Leadership--> Mentor and manage teams, ensuring quality work and fostering collaboration.--> Encourage professional growth through knowledge sharing.5. Business Development--> Drive growth by identifying new business, building networks, and developing proposals.--> Act as a thought leader through industry events and publications.6. Financial Management--> Track project financials, ensuring profitability and efficiency.--> Report on progress and performance to firm leadership.# Strategic Thinking: High-level perspective for impactful strategy creation.# Leadership: Proven team management and executive influence.# Problem-Solving: Advanced, innovative solutions for complex issues.# Business Acumen: Deep industry knowledge to guide client success.# Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis.# Communication: Clear articulation of complex ideas to executives.# Adaptability: Agile in fast-paced, changing environments.

As Director of R&D Programs, Vinay has overseen the development and execution of R&D productivity initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, adherence to regulatory standards, and timely, budget-conscious delivery. His role involved driving innovation, transforming new ideas into successful products or processes, and fostering a culture of innovation across the organization. Vinay collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage resources, track performance, and enhance innovation practices.Key Responsibilities:--> Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Direct core teams spanning 18 business units to deliver on program and portfolio goals for the enterprise.--> Project Planning and Schedule Compliance: Guide teams to create optimized project plans and drive adherence to timelines and milestones.--> Facilitate Collaboration: Manage interdependencies and conflict resolution across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring smooth coordination.--> Status Communication: Regularly report program progress to Business Unit (BU) management through updates and formal reviews.--> Risk Management: Identify and address risks or issues impacting project scope, schedule, quality, or cost; communicate transparently with BU leadership.--> Vendor and Program Interface: Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate with other relevant programs.--> Promote Partnerships: Build cooperative, win-win relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.--> Efficiency in Program Management: Lead initiatives to improve program management processes, with a focus on long-term improvements.--> Team Building: Foster trust, respect, and collaboration within cross-functional teams.--> Strategic Contribution: Align program objectives with the broader business unit roadmap, ensuring contributions to organizational goals.--> Accountability for Outcomes: Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project deliverables according to agreed plans.

As IPM, Vinay managed R&D program initiatives within Philips-Digital X-ray business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory standards, and timely, budget-conscious delivery. This role involved leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and fostering innovation to bring medical devices to market.Key Responsibilities:--> Strategic Planning: Develop and implement PMO_R&D strategies aligned with DXR business unit objectives; identify innovation and growth opportunities in medical devices.--> Program Management: Manage the planning, execution, and oversight of R&D programs, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and scopes.--> Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering collaboration and innovation.--> Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources, including budget and staffing, and ensure necessary tools and facilities are available.--> Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards; manage regulatory documentation and submissions.-->Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, manufacturing) and build relationships with external partners.-->Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of innovation; integrate best practices and technologies to improve processes.-->Performance Metrics: Define and track KPIs, providing senior management with regular project updates.-->Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks through risk assessments and management plans.-->Customer Focus: Align R&D with market demands and customer needs; incorporate feedback into development.-->Intellectual Property: Oversee IP management, working with legal teams on patents and trademarks.-->Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competitors; provide strategic insights.-->Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the R&D budget, ensuring cost-effective resource use.-->Training and Development: Promote skill development and continuous learning within the team.

As PMO Manager, Vinay led the planning, execution, and integration of business performance excellence and remediation initiatives across three workstreams—Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development/Engineering, and Finance. He ensured alignment with strategic objectives and achieved timely, within-scope, and on-budget completion of post-merger activities for the Zimmer-Biomet integration.Key Responsibilities:1. Project Planning and Management--> Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.--> Establish governance structures and monitor progress, adjusting as needed.2. Due Diligence--> Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting for thorough due diligence.--> Identify risks and opportunities related to the target company.3. Stakeholder Management--> Engage with stakeholders to align M&A activities and communicate status, risks, and issues.--> Facilitate discussions across teams, including finance, legal, HR, IT, and operations.4. Integration Planning and Execution--> Develop and implement plans for organizational, operational, and cultural integration.--> Oversee employee, process, and system transitions.5. Risk Management--> Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors throughout projects.6. Financial Management-->Track workstream budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial targets.--> Collaborate with finance for accurate financial reporting and analysis.7. Performance Measurement and Reporting--> Define KPIs and metrics, providing regular performance reports to senior leadership.--> Conduct post-integration reviews to evaluate outcomes and identify improvement areas.

Technical and Project consultant for DePuy Synthes Joint ReconstructionThe role had a dual responsibility- primarily to manage resources and programs as part of agreed SLA with Johnson & Johnson; and in addition be a liaison as as Business Development Lead of the Healthcare Vertical and be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of HCL America healthcare business. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, excellent relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets. Key Responsibilities:--> Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve company goals in the healthcare sector.--> Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and competitive landscape.--> Client Acquisition: Identify and engage with potential clients, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and close new business deals.--> Partnership Development: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, organizations, and other relevant entities.--> Sales Management: Lead the sales process from prospecting to closing, including preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing the sales pipeline.--> Team Leadership: Mentor and guide the business development team, providing direction and support to achieve individual and team targets.--> Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, product development, and customer support to ensure seamless delivery of services and solutions.--> Reporting: Prepare regular reports on business development activities, sales performance, and market trends for senior management.

As the R&D and system improvement lead, Vinay was responsible to bring to market the wrist arthrodesis nail to market and help in maturing the business processes and quality management systems at the organization. Key Responsibilities:1. Product Strategy and Roadmap-->Define and execute product strategy and roadmap aligned with company vision and market needs, setting milestones for each development stage.2. Cross-Functional Leadership-->Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and regulatory, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.3. Design and Development-->Oversee all design phases from ideation to validation, ensuring compliance with design controls, regulatory standards, and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, CE).4. Risk and Compliance-->Identify product risks, lead mitigation, and ensure regulatory compliance for target markets with the regulatory team.5. Resource and Budget Management-->Manage budgets and resources to balance cost, quality, and speed, optimizing support for project needs.6. Market and Customer Insights-->Integrate customer feedback and market trends to align product design with current and future user needs.7. Prototyping and Testing--> Oversee prototyping, testing, and product refinement to meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.8. Timeline and Milestone Management-->Set and monitor project timelines, address roadblocks, and adjust plans to maintain progress.8. Quality Collaboration-->Work with the quality team on assurance processes, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement.9. Stakeholder Communication-->Provide regular updates to leadership, investors, and stakeholders on project progress and risks, ensuring transparency.10. Launch Readiness-->Prepare for market launch by ensuring regulatory, quality, and supply chain requirements are met, overseeing manufacturing transfer and production readiness.

Stryker acquired MAKO Surgical in 2013.Vinay has been an integral part of the Systems and Application team who was instrumental in the application release of 2nd generation of Partial Knee MAKOplasty to US and outside US markets. Vinay was also key project leader in the end to end product development and system release of Total Hip MAKOplasty application. I have extended my systems thinking experience in piloting the advanced adaptation of Total Knee Arthroplasty in MAKOplasty systems.Key Responsibilities:--> System Design and Development: Lead the design and development of medical device systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.--> Requirements Analysis: Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements, translating them into detailed technical specifications.--> Integration and Testing: Oversee the integration of hardware and software components, conducting rigorous testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.--> Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and user manuals.--> Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards.--> Project Management: Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.--> Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing, to ensure cohesive development processes.--> Technical Support: Provide expert technical support for both pre-market and post-market phases, addressing issues and implementing solutions.--> Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance product quality and efficiency.

(Wright Medical acquired OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, LLC)A key role in the design, development, and testing of innovative trauma implants and systems in a fast-paced startup environment. Vinay collaborated with cross-functional teams, including surgeons and researchers (joint venture - universities and hospitals), regulatory specialists, and manufacturing partners, to bring novel orthopedic solutions from concept to commercialization. This role demands a strong technical background, creativity, and problem-solving skills to address clinical needs while ensuring compliance with medical device standards. Key Responsibilities:-->Design and Development: Lead the design and prototyping of trauma implants (e.g., plates, screws, rods) and associated surgical tools, ensuring products meet functional, biomechanical, and regulatory requirements.-->Clinical Collaboration: Engage with surgeons and healthcare professionals to gather feedback on device performance and clinical needs, translating this feedback into product improvements.-->Testing and Validation: Plan and execute mechanical testing (e.g., fatigue testing, load-bearing analysis) and clinical trials to ensure product safety, reliability, and efficacy.-->Material Selection: Evaluate and recommend biocompatible materials for implants, balancing factors such as strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance.-->Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with regulatory affairs to ensure that products meet FDA, ISO, and other relevant medical device standards.-->Project Management: Oversee product development timelines, managing deliverables from concept through to manufacturing and market launch.-->Collaboration with Manufacturing: Interface with manufacturing partners to develop processes for production scale-up, including design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost-efficiency.-->Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, including CAD drawings, design verification protocols, and regulatory submissions.

As a research assistant at the University of Toledo’s Bioengineering Department, Vinay explored biomechanical modeling, tissue engineering, and the application of these in medical device development or clinical treatments. The research focused on both hard and soft tissue biomechanics, critical for understanding musculoskeletal tissue properties and contributing to biomedical applications. Key research areas included bone tissue engineering, joint mechanics, injury mechanics, and orthopedic biomechanics, aimed at developing innovative methods for repairing damaged or diseased tissues. The studies were supported by funding from organizations such as the NSF, DoD, and NIH.Impact of the research culminated to my thesis topic and research paper: Jeon, J., Korlepara, V. J., Blendell, J., & Akkus, O. (2009). Raman analysis of yield in cortical bone. Materials Science BiOS.