Pere Ventura

About Pere Ventura

I transform ambitious medical device concepts into market-leading products that improve patient outcomes at scale. Over 15 years, I\'ve led cross-functional teams through the complete product lifecycle, from whiteboard sketches to FDA clearance to patients treated, across surgical robotics, smart devices, and implantable systems.Throughout my career, I\'ve delivered measurable business impact alongside technical innovation. I led the development of 20+ robotic instruments for Johnson & Johnson\'s OTTAVA Surgical System while introducing a standardized handle architecture projected to save $2.5M+ annually in manufacturing costs. At Zimmer Biomet, I built and led cross-functional teams that launched 150+ medical devices, generating $16M+ in annual revenue. I\'ve driven over $3M in cost reductions through process improvements and design optimization, and established an innovation lab at J&J Vision that generated 20+ patent submissions in just two years. Most importantly, the technologies I\'ve helped bring to market, including the VELYS TKA Robotic System, are now improving outcomes for over patients worldwide.My technical foundation spans mechanical design, electromechanical systems, robotics, risk management, and regulatory strategy across Class II and devices. I speak both engineer and executive.I\'m passionate about building and developing teams that can drive innovation in the medtech space. I\'m open to director, and above, level opporutnitites where I can drive strategic innovation in the field

Experience

1. Sr Manager

   Johnson & Johnson MedTech

   Jun 2022 — Present · Blue Ash, OH, US

   Leading surgical robotics R&D for Johnson & Johnson\'s next-generation OTTAVA platform, directing mechanical and electromechanical development across the complete instrument portfolio with full P&L accountability and regulatory oversight.I spearheaded the development of 20+ robotic instrument handles for the OTTAVA Surgical System, establishing breakthrough capabilities in surgical automation that position the platform for market leadership. Recognizing an opportunity to drive both cost efficiency and speed-to-market, I architected a standardized handle platform projected to reduce manufacturing costs by $2.5M+ annually while accelerating development cycles. I championed the creation of Cleaning & Sterilization protocols that became the gold standard for reusable robotic instrumentation across the division, ensuring the highest safety and reliability requirements are embedded from design inception. Throughout this effort, I partnered directly with executive leadership and regulatory teams to align our system architecture with business strategy and compliance requirements across domestic and international markets. Additionally, I directed process improvement initiatives that enhanced manufacturability and reduced cost-of-goods by over $3M, demonstrating that innovation and operational excellence are not competing priorities but complementary drivers of success. I also established a 3D Printed Sensors Lab that spearheaded Front-end innovation across all sectors of J&J generating over 20 patent submissions in 2 years. Led the development of AI Predictive systems using a Large Language Model to predict sensor failure 100 - cycles ahead.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Exercise Science

  2003 — 2007

• University of Utah

  MS, Biomedical Engineering

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Minitab
• Biomedical Engineering
• Product Development
• Biomechanics
• Microsoft Office
• Iso 13485
• R
• Fmea
• Public Speaking
• Fda
• Surgical Instruments
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Product Launch
• Root Cause Analysis
• Dmaic
• Leadership
• Design Control
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Biomaterials
• Iso 14971
• Process Improvement
• Design of Experiments
• Orthopedic
• Testing