Medical Technology

Medical Technology
Advancing agile leadership that understands the value of innovative patient care

Business models throughout healthcare are changing due to scientific and technological breakthroughs and pivots toward value-based systems. To succeed against the backdrop of unprecedented disruption, the advent of a more-informed patient population, and investment in public health infrastructure, medical technology leaders must operate with agility and purpose, inspiring greatness from internal teams while partnering effectively with fellow innovators across the global universe of patient care.

Heidrick & Struggles advises leadership teams and boards, from incubators and innovators to the Fortune 500, of the makers of medical devices, diagnostics, and equipment. We know what agile and effective leadership looks like across stages of maturity, global markets, and throughout the life cycle. Using data-driven assessment methods, we evaluate leadership capability, future potential, and cultural fit to discover and develop diverse talent ready to harness the growth opportunities that come with disruptive change.

The MedTech ecosystem is facing challenges on various fronts
Research shows that 69% of leaders say they are prepared to deliver excellence in execution and continuous operational improvement.

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Financial Officers

Biotech focus: Finding CFOs for booming companies

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What CEOs learn from board roles: An interview with Carsten Hellmann, CEO of ALK-Abelló and NED of Coloplast

Carsten Hellmann, the CEO of global pharmaceutical company ALK and non-executive director of healthcare technology company Coloplast, discusses the ways his role as a non-executive director has benefitted his job as CEO.
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Healthcare Payers & Providers

High-growth healthcare IT: What CEOs and investors think about D&I

Healthcare IT companies are lagging on diversity. But industry leaders are committed to change, and many are taking concrete steps to improve their recruiting and talent management processes.
Joshua M. Clarke
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Phyllis Schneble
Healthcare Payers & Providers

Defining the role of chief strategy officers in US healthcare

The chief strategy officer is a relatively new role, and one that is growing in importance and prevalence. CEOs can ensure they find the right strategy officer by considering a few key factors.
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Martin Holm
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