Josh Inouye

About Josh Inouye

Hands-on medical device innovator with over 10 years driving medical device advancement, building on 8 years of academic research in biomedical engineering. My combined background bridges advanced computational modeling, biomechanics, and industry-proven product development, enabling me to translate complex analysis into commercially viable, high-impact cardiovascular devices.At Boston Scientific, I specialize in nitinol device design, fatigue testing, and advanced computational modeling, with contributions spanning early feasibility through late-stage verification and commercialization. Flagship achievements include serving as design lead for the Millipede transcatheter mitral valve repair device (post-acquisition), driving key innovations in the Watchman FLX and Watchman FLX Pro product lines, and pioneering an advanced spline optimization framework now implemented across three divisions. Additional contributions include high-throughput nitinol fatigue testing protocols resulting in design and process improvements (e.g, U.S. Patent 12,042,577) and a patented design enhancement that reduced scrap rates from ~50% to 10%(U.S. Patent 11,432,809).Beyond core R&D, I contribute to company and industry advancement as a Patent Review Board member, ASTM standards contributor, and mentor to junior engineers. At the University of Virginia, I led initiatives in assertion–evidence and other research-based presentation principles, aimed at combating inattention, reducing cognitive load, and maximizing the impact of technical presentations. I continue to refine and apply these methods in my current work to support more effective decision-making in technical contexts.I hold 18 issued patents (50+ applications) and have authored 10 peer-reviewed publications, reflecting my passion for and commitment to advancing both company success and the broader medical device field.

Experience

1. Principal R & d Engineer

   Boston Scientific

   Mar 2020 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Develop next-generation cardiovascular implants from early feasibility through verification and commercialization, with a focus on nitinol device innovation and performance optimization.• Design lead for the Millipede transcatheter mitral valve repair device (post-acquisition), integrating mechanical design, computational modeling, and fatigue optimization to meet demanding requirements.• Pioneered advanced spline optimization routines to mitigate geometrical stress concentrations in implants, with solutions implemented across three divisions — a key cross-divisional innovation.• Key contributor to the Watchman FLX and Watchman FLX Pro commercial launches, delivering patented innovations that enhanced device performance and manufacturing scalability.• Developed a design analysis pipeline unifying clinical data, experimental testing, and advanced FEA to facilitate design decisions and parameter optimization.• Created multiple high-throughput nitinol fatigue testing protocols for various devices, improving evaluation speed and statistical power for both design and process improvements (e.g, US Patent 12,042,577).• Lead inventor on a design innovation that reduced scrap rates from ~50% to 10%(US Patent 11,432,809) • Patent Review Board member, influencing intellectual property strategy and evaluating innovations.• Contributor to ASTM standards development in the areas of medical device design and performance.• Mentor and coach junior engineers and interns, fostering technical capability and effectiveness.

Education

• University of Southern California

  MS, Biomedical Engineering

  2007 — 2008

• University of Southern California

  PhD, Biomedical Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Cad
• Fea
• Acceptance Sampling
• Abaqus
• Risk Management
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Research
• Statistics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mathematical Modeling
• Quantitative Analysis
• Device Design
• Labview
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Computational Modeling
• Cfd
• Signal Processing
• Mechanical Analysis
• Mechanical Testing
• Product Development
• Biomechanics
• Optimization
• Solidworks
• Design Control
• Algorithms
• Machining
• Iso 13485
• Statistical Software
• Organizational Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Finite Element Analysis