Neha V.

About Neha V.

Experienced executive and product leader with 20 years of experience in regulated global healthcare product management. Drove Product strategy for many highly innovative medical devices, including forging strategic partnerships, IP capture, and customer and regulatory requirements. A team player and leader, with strong emotional intelligence and drive for accountability for self and team. Worked directly with C-suite and made many Board presentations.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:• Establish goals, develop and execute product strategy and aligning it with the company\'s vision and objectives. Develop a compelling product roadmap by translating market trends, customer insights and technology advancements. • Develop IP strategy, partnership strategy and technical direction for a business unit and then executing towards all committed goals.• Defining, developing, and bringing to market regulated medical devices, SaaS, professional services, and solutions for global customers.• Building, managing, developing and scaling large global product teams, leading businesses in both startup and large company environments.• Managing R&D cost, demand planning and capacity planning with tradeoff discussions for portfolio prioritization, software transformation and change management.• Managed and developed multiple industry leading Connected/IoT platforms (software and hardware) for medical device ecosystem, consisting of millions of devices connected to cloud and enterprise software applications and end user mobile applications including AI/ML technologies.• Designing and implementing offshoring strategies and centers across the world for reduced cost and faster execution of project• M&A experience spanning from the due diligence phase to integration, including technical lead in multiple deals.• Strong executive level presentation skills and accountability for presenting to CXO, President, SVP, and Board of Director levels.

Experience

1. Director, Program Management Office - Infusion Therapies & Technologies

   Baxter International Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present

   As a Program Management Office (PMO) Leader within Baxter’s Infusion Systems organization, I specialize in driving execution excellence, portfolio alignment, and strategic delivery across complex medical device programs.My focus is on building strong program governance, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enabling predictable, high-quality outcomes that support Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives.My key areas of expertise include: Program Governance & Portfolio Management – I establish frameworks and tools to enhance visibility, accountability, and execution across multiple global product development programs. Strategic Planning & Execution – I lead bottoms-up planning and milestone-driven execution to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities. Cross-functional Leadership – I partner with R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to align strategy-to-execution and accelerate design transfer readiness. Risk Management & Decision Enablement – I implement structured risk reviews and portfolio health assessments to inform data-driven leadership decisions. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement – I champion standardized PMO practices and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and organizational agility. Team Development & Culture Building – I mentor and empower program managers and cross-functional leaders to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and performance excellence.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering