Jian Cao
Research Program Director, Technical Fellow @Medtronic
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WORK HISTORY
Research Program Director, Technical Fellow @Medtronic
Lead global research programs in disruptive innovation for implantable cardiac devices, directing teams in the U.S, Europe, China, and India- Drive R&D of advanced algorithms and lead human feasibility studies to accelerate double-digit growth of next-generation CRM products including conduction system pacing
EDUCATION
MIT Sloan School of Management
Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE), Executive Education
The University of Akron
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering
Penn State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioengineering
Joint Program: Shanghai Medical University (currently Fudan Univ.) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering
ABOUT JIAN CAO
Lead global R&T programs in disruptive innovation, managing cross-border teams and advancing projects from concept to clinical trials and global launch• 25+ years of R&D experience in implantable cardiac technologies, including pacemakers, defibrillators, insertable cardiac monitors, and AI/ML-driven signal processing• Holder of 75+ issued U.S. patents; recipient of Medtronic’s Patent of Distinction Award (2019)• Ph.D. in Bioengineering; Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) from MIT Sloan; recognized as Outstanding Engineering Alumni by Penn State BME• Panelist,\"Medtech Strategics\", RESI, JPMorgan (2026); Panel Judge, RESI JPM Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (2023–2025); Application Reviewer, MedTech Innovator (20••••26)• Invited speaker at Bay Area Biomedical Device Conference (2024 & 2025)
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