Bushan Purushothaman
Senior R & d Engineering Manager, Structural Heart @Medtronic
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WORK HISTORY
Senior R & d Engineering Manager, Structural Heart @Medtronic
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Leading R&D efforts in Structural Heart & Aortic Business for developing new therapies for Mitral and Tricuspid disease states while implementing organizational processes to empower leadership, fostering trust, transparency, and improved team dynamics. Addressed R&D challenges across geographies by streamlining workstreams and enhancing efficiencies, while driving team development initiatives to boost performance and engagement.
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
Central Electrochemical Reserach Institute
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Doctorate, Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT BUSHAN PURUSHOTHAMAN
I am an R&D leader with over 25 years of experience, including 17+ years in high-risk implantable medical devices spanning Cardiac Rhythm Management, Heart Failure, and Structural Heart technologies. I currently Lead R&D teams delivering next-generation mitral and tricuspid valve therapies through clinical trials and commercialization within a complex global structural heart portfolio supporting $5B Revenue Franchise. In previous roles, I have led a globally distributed, multi-site engineering and materials organization across the U.S, India, and China supporting a $7.2B annual revenue franchise. My focus is driving predictable execution across complex development programs, regulatory transformation, and enterprise risk mitigation.Throughout my career, I have operated at the intersection of device engineering, materials science, device reliability, and regulatory strategy. I have led cross-functional initiatives involving FDA engagement, EU MDR remediation, and ISO 10993 biocompatibility modernization. Most notably, I directed an enterprise alternate material qualification program for IPG and ICD platforms that mitigated potential $6B annual revenue exposure.In addition to product and regulatory leadership, I am passionate about building high-performing, globally aligned teams. I believe strong organizations are built through clarity of accountability, technical rigor, and developing leaders who can independently drive outcomes.I have been recognized as a Technical Fellow and have represented the medical device industry in AdvaMed and MedTech Europe working groups shaping regulatory standards.I am always interested in connecting with leaders focused on advancing implantable technologies, regulatory strategy, and global R&D execution.
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