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Chris Patterson is Vice President of Innovation / EnAiBLEment & Strategic Partnerships, focusing on harnessing and expanding the influence of key opinion leaders (KOLs) within the global Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) organization at Medtronic. His mission is not only to attract and engage top industry experts but also to drive innovation within the AiBLE™ ecosystem, ensuring a superior experience for customers and shaping business strategies through rich insights.
Chris brings over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, marked by a successful track record in global strategy, pipeline development, and commercialization of spinal therapies. His career began in the automotive industry, where he first utilized his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS). Transitioning to the medical device field, he initially focused on product development, designing several spinal therapies that remain prominent in the market today.
In 2015, Chris shifted to spine marketing, progressively taking on more responsibility over his 9 year tenure. His leadership was pivotal in revitalizing the degenerative spine business and orchestrating the successful Titan Spine acquisition in 2018. Most recently, he guided the spine upstream marketing team to achieve 8 consecutive quarters of market share growth (FY23-FY24) through strategic portfolio planning and execution.
One of his notable achievements includes his role as the chief engineer for the CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ Spinal System, Medtronic’s leading posterior fixation system for thoracolumbar fusions. Chris has co-authored numerous biomechanical and product papers presented at prestigious society meetings such as AANS and CNS. His contributions to biomedical engineering were recognized with Medtronic’s Technical Contributor of the Year award in 2006.
In addition to his industry accomplishments, Chris has been granted 20 US patents and has several more applications under review. His involvement extends to academia, where he serves on the Engineering Advisory and Advancement Council for the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and played a key role in establishing the Biomedical Engineering Program there in 2017.
Outside of work, Chris is a passionate DIY enthusiast, with a keen interest in hands-on projects and home improvements. He is also an avid beekeeper, dedicating time to maintaining hives and supporting local bee populations. His commitment to environmental stewardship extends to his large native garden, which he and his wife have cultivated to provide habitat and food for pollinators.
Chris has been happily married to Amy for 23 years, and together they have two children who are currently in college. His family life is a cornerstone of his personal fulfillment, balancing his professional achievements with his rich, engaging hobbies and interests.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
2:35 PM – 3:00 PM EST