Stephen Roan
Solutions-Driven Leadership l Strategy, Operations, New Product Innovation l Fueling Sustainable Business Growth l Culture Builder, Steering Global Teams & Eliminating Obstacles
- Role
- Principle, Strategic Programs at MicroPort Orthopedics
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephen Roan
MEDTECH LEADER WHO TURNS COMPLEX CHALLENES INTO BREAKTHROUGH RESULTSHand selected over 18+ years to deliver multiple $100M+ product launches, lead organizational transformations, and scale operations across the complete product lifecycle — from venture-backed startups to corporate medtech divisions. Known for my hands-on, empowering leadership style, I thrive in fast-moving, high-accountability settings where collaboration, precision, and innovation must coexist. I work best when asked to bridge gaps, fix what’s broken, or accelerate what’s possible.WHATE I DELIVER- Strategic R&D leadership that balances innovation with disciplined execution- Organizational transformations that drive measurable P&L impact (50%+ margin improvements, 75% lead time reductions, to enable the transformation of a $5M portfolio to a $250M one)- Cross-functional alignment and delivery in complex, regulated environments- Team building that turns underperforming programs into market-leading successesMy approach is rooted in Toyota Production System principles: bring clarity where there\'s ambiguity, build systems that scale, and lead through influence and accountability.Open to Program Management, R&D, Transformation, and COO opportunities in growth-focused medtech and life sciences companies.Let\'s connect if you\'re building something that requires strategic vision, operational rigor, and proven execution capability.
Experience
Principle, Strategic Programs
Jan 2026 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Brought in to help convert strategy into execution across MicroPort’s highest-priority initiatives, with a focus on ownership, decision discipline, and delivery in a distributor-led orthopedic business. Operate hands-on with senior leaders and functional teams to drive momentum on the mission critical initiatives.• Lead execution of enterprise-level strategic initiatives tied to U.S. growth and business plan commitments• Establish clear accountability, decision rights, and operating cadence at the leadership level• Drive cross-functional execution across commercial, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams• Identify execution gaps, remove obstacles, and accelerate progress on high-stakes initiatives• Strengthen linkage between near-term portfolio execution and longer-term NPI priorities
Education
The University of Memphis
MBA
Tennessee Technological University
BS
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