Ron Polzin
Strategic Growth Leader | Driving Innovation in MedTech, AI Enabled Platforms & Digital Technologies
- Role
- Director - Strategic Planning Global Technology & Innovation at Medtronic
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ron Polzin
I\'m a marketing and strategy leader with a passion for transforming complex technologies into impactful, customer-centered solutions. With 15+ years of experience spanning MedTech, Biotechnology, and SaaS, I’ve led diverse teams and global portfolios across Fortune 500 companies like Medtronic and Cargill. My focus is on driving growth through data-informed strategy, digital innovation, and purpose-driven storytelling.What sets me apart is my ability to operate at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution—leveraging my Ph.D. in Biochemistry and MBA to shape go-to-market plans that align with business objectives while meeting real human needs.I\'m energized by mission-driven work, bold goals, and collaborative teams that challenge the status quo. Whether leading digital transformation initiatives or bringing new innovations to life, I’m driven by impact, outcomes, and continuous learning.
Experience
Director - Strategic Planning Global Technology & Innovation
Aug 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US
Education
University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics
2001 — 2006
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 — 2016
Skills
- Microbiology
- Business Strategy
- Product Development
- Technology Transfer
- Gmp
- Fermentation
- Purification
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biotechnology
- Protein Purification
- Biochemistry
- Hplc
- R&D
- Management
- Project Management
- Enzymes
- Protein Chemistry
- Chromatography
- Global Business Development
- Market Research
- Fermentation Technology
- Product Launch
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