Biten Kathrani

Global Head Product Innovation (R&D and External Innovation) Aesthetics & Reconstruction (Surgery) @ Johnson & Johnson MedTech

About

A Medtech / Healthcare technology leader with 30+ years of diverse global experience in Innovation / R&D, Program Management, New ventures, External Innovation Partnerships (Univ., Startups, Public-Private-Partnerships) and organizational leadership. I aspire to shape healthcare businesses of the future by creating unique value propositions based on customer insights & technologies via internal & external collaborations. A proven track record of developing and delivering portfolio of products and patents across 12+ health conditions / disease states ( Aesthetics & Reconstruction, Eyehealth / Vision care, Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac surgery, Endoscopy, Urology, Nephrology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cardiac and Neuromodulation Implants, Physiotherapy and ICU care). Experienced in leading innovation for single use, capital equipment and implants across Class II, III device classifications. Led the setup of 6 R&D centers in US and Asia including site Quality certifications (ISO13485) & Regulatory Affairs across markets and technologies (mechanical, software and capital equipment). While I focus on delivering patient and physician centric innovation, I cherish the opportunity to lead organizations and coach, mentor and develop talented teams, future leaders and startups. I've also had the opportunity mentor multiple startups and early stage innovations via my association with Incubator / Accelerator programs like Stanford Biodesign, JUMPStart, JLABS, Medtech Innovator etc. Expertise: Organization, People and Innovation Leadership, Customer insights driven Innovation Program & Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology Due Diligence, People and Technology Mentoring.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Organizational Leadership, R&D Strategy Development, Entrepreneurshhip and Technology Incubation, Technology Incubation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Commercialization, Product Development, R&D, FDA, Technology Transfer, Six Sigma, Product Launch, Market Development, Project Management, Product Management, Product R&D

Experience

Global Head Product Innovation (R&D and External Innovation) Aesthetics & Reconstruction (Surgery)

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Dallas, Texas, United States

Leading Global Innovation (Internal and External) for J&J's Aesthetics & Reconstruction Surgery business, also known as (@Mentor Worldwide LLC) with specific focus on innovative solutions for women for post cancer reconstruction and aesthetics.

Head of R&D, Vision Care APAC & Japan

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

2018-12 - 2024-7 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Singapore

Director R&D - APAC

Boston Scientific

2014-2 - 2018-11 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Gurgaon, India

Healthcare & Medtech Leadership, Technology Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Meaningful Innvovation

Director - Asia Pacific Innovation Center, J&J APAC

Johnson & Johnson

2012-1 - 2014-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Mumbai, Maharashtra

R&D and Innovation strategeis driven by unique needs and insights of stakeholders in the healtcare system in Emerging Markets

Director - Science & Technology

Johnson & Johnson

2009-5 - 2012-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Head of the India R&D Center and member of the Asia Pacific R&D Leadership team. Responsible for Innovation, R&D and product development for medical devices for Diabetes care, Minimally Invasive Surgery and orthopedic instruments. I was also responsible to lead a team of Intellectual Property Analyst to support the Patent Liaison function for J&J global medical devices and diagnostics business.

Manager - R&D, Asia Pacific (Emerging Markets)

Johnson & Johnson

2006-7 - 2009-5 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Sr. Engineer - Design & Development (Minimally Invasive Surgery)

Johnson & Johnson

2003-1 - 2006-6 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Engineer - Design & Development Ethicon Endo Surgery

Johnson & Johnson

1999-11 - 2003-1 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Project Manager

George Philips Medical Engineering

1995-8 - 1999-11 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Medical Device R&D, Project Management, Plant Operations Management and Exports and Imports Management. Developed and launched 5 major product lines and 12 different commercial medical devices for - Nephrology - CABG and Interventional cardiology - Infusion Therapy - Intensive Care & Patient Monitoring - Respiratory Medicine. -

Design & Development Engineer

CineXray Equipments

1994-8 - 1995-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Mumbai Area, India

Medical Equipment Design and Development. Converting Analog Designs to Microcontroller platforms. New Feedback technology development for Physiotherapy Equipment. Product development spanned - Physiotherapy Equipment - SPorts Medicine Equipment - Electrosurgery equipment (Energy Devices for surgery).

Education

The Wharton School

MBA

2009 - 2011 · 2 yrs

Majors in Entrepreneurship and Strategy. Consultant with Wharton's Global Consulting Practicuum (GCP) program Member of the Healthcare Professionals group International Strategy projects in China, India and Israel