Saurabh Lal

Principal Research Engineer Ii - Global Platform Technologies @Zimmer Biomet

Swindon, GB

Global R&D for next-generation medical devices (specializing in infection control, smart sensor integration, and functional biomaterials) and current medical devices (product lifecycle management). Responsibilities in addition to the previous role: • Innovation: Multi-year R&D pipeline strategy, implementation of innovation framework for internal projects and external partnerships• Management: Direct UK site Research activities, whilst managing complex budgets and resource allocation to meet multi-year strategic milestones. • Thought leadership: Represent the organization as a technical thought leader on international stages.• AI Transformation: Develop/architect/implement AI-driven toolsets to optimize R&D efficiency and improve data-driven decision-making.• M&A: Lead technical due diligence for large-scale and high-value M&A activity• Regulatory leadership: Expert advisor on regulatory pathways and submission strategies for strategic projects• Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for focus areas

Durham University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering