Solventum Names Surgeon and Diagnostics Pioneer Dr. Ryan Egeland as Chief Medical Officer
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Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) has appointed Dr. Ryan Egeland, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Egeland will lead the Global Medical and Clinical Affairs team, focusing on enhancing the voice of clinicians and patients, fostering industry collaboration, and identifying innovation opportunities. He brings over 20 years of experience in research, surgery, and executive roles, most recently serving as CEO of Crossfire Medical.
Dr. Egeland's extensive background includes leadership positions at Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Medtronic, Covidien, and ev3. He holds an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, a Ph.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Solventum aims to leverage Dr. Egeland's expertise to advance its innovation pipeline and improve patient care globally.
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- Appointment of experienced Chief Medical Officer with over 20 years in research, surgery, and executive roles
- Potential for enhanced innovation and market expansion opportunities
- Dr. Egeland's diverse background in medical devices and healthcare companies
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Dr. Egeland is responsible for leading Solventum's Global Medical and Clinical Affairs team, amplifying the voice of clinicians and patients. In this role, he will focus on fostering industry collaboration and identifying innovation and market expansion opportunities at the intersection of scientific rigor, clinical need, and commercial practicality. Dr. Egeland will report to Chris Barry, executive vice president and group president, Medical Surgical, Solventum.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Egeland to Solventum. With over two decades of experience in the research lab, operating room, and executive settings, his extensive experience and proven track record in clinical development strategy and execution will be invaluable as we advance our innovation pipeline and enhance patient care around the world," said Barry.
Dr. Egeland joins Solventum from Crossfire Medical, where he has been Chief Executive Officer since 2022. Previously, he served as the Head of Strategic Ventures and Chief Medical Officer for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI). Prior to his tenure at CSI, Dr. Egeland led teams in Business Development & Licensing, Medical & Scientific Affairs, and Product Marketing at Medtronic, Covidien, and ev3.
"I am thrilled to join Solventum. With products that offer profound clinical benefits and solutions that enhance provider efficiency and impact, we have a rare opportunity to help our customers enhance the patient experience and improve lives," said Dr. Egeland. "Through partnership, innovation, and dedication to the patients we serve Solventum and our customers, together, will shape the future of healthcare."
Dr. Egeland earned his M.D. from Harvard Medical School and was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, where he completed his Ph.D. and M.B.A. He trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has worked in major academic hospitals and private clinics. He is a Board Member of Piraeus Medical and Vergent Bioscience.
About Solventum
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better — while empowering healthcare professionals to perform at their best. See how at Solventum.com.
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