R&D Leaders Circle: Scaling External Innovation

As patient care increasingly moves beyond traditional hospital settings, MedTech R&D leaders face new opportunities and challenges in product development.

In this recorded session of the MDIC-Deloitte R&D Leaders Circle, industry leaders explore how the shift toward ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, retail settings, and home-based care is influencing medical device innovation. The discussion examines how R&D teams are adapting product design and development processes to meet the needs of evolving care environments, users, and patients.

Featured Panelists:

  • Shion Chang, MPA, MSPH – Assistant Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, NHC
  • Ryder Reiss – Principal, Global MedTech and Health Strategy Leader, Deloitte
  • Arvind Ramadori – Global Head of Innovation, Medtronic Robotic Surgery Technology

Recorded October 1, 2026, as part of the R&D Leaders Circle, powered by MDIC and Deloitte.

Presented By:

Varun Madan

Senior Manager, Strategy and Transactions, Deloitte

Matthew Dolan

Executive Vice President – Strategy & Corporate Development, Dexcom