Medical Technology Program for Global Leaders
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What You Will Learn
The program will help you:
Cultivate leadership skills focused on managing organizational change
Promote a culture that encourages innovation to improve patient outcomes
Develop strategies that leverage organizational assets to create innovative solutions that address challenges and unmet needs
Ensure the development and implementation of medical products and systems and their compliance with quality and safety standards
Integrate AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance and customer experiences
Apply ethical guidelines and regulatory standards to medical device development and AI-driven healthcare solutions
Analyze the reimbursement system to ensure that new medical devices can enter the marketplace and benefit patients
Michael J. Cima
Online and Live Online Modules | 26 Weeks
The program’s immersive 26-week learning journey will equip you with the technical expertise and leadership acumen required to navigate the rapidly evolving medtech sector. The curriculum will help you navigate the end-to-end process of taking a product from idea to fruition and see it reach the people who need it. The topics encompass four critical pillars — strategic leadership, C-suite perspectives, medical device development, and AI and acceleration strategies — which will help you become a well-rounded medtech leader.
Note: The program duration of 26 weeks excludes 2 weeks of orientation and break weeks between modules. Also, the list of topics and the live session schedule are subject to change.
Networking Event | In Person | 2 Days
Upon completion of your learning journey, you can take part in an optional, two-day in-person networking and recognition event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will engage in faculty-led discussions and have the opportunity to interact and network with global peers across multiple cohorts.
Note: A registration fee of US$250 is applicable.
Key Program Features
Get the opportunity to learn firsthand from industry experts about the evolving medical technology landscape.*
Experience live online sessions with faculty, the cohort success coach, and guest speakers.*
Learn from MIT faculty who are experts in strategy, leadership, and medical technology.
Craft your learning journey through live office hours with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Gain insights on the latest trends and industry best practices from real-life examples of problem solving and innovation in the medtech industry.
Develop a capstone project that allows you to apply the skills and learnings from the program to an organizational challenge with immediate on-the-job impact.
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the world at a two-day in-person networking event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Access recorded faculty sessions that provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of four to six hours of sessions and activities.
Capstone Project
The capstone project presents an opportunity for you to synthesize program insights and apply them directly to real-world organizational challenges. You will choose a clinical problem area either in your own organization or one that you are familiar with and propose potential solutions. Through a systematic approach, you will develop a design and development plan, keeping in mind key metrics — including market size — IP and regulatory considerations, and reimbursement strategies.
Who Is It For?
The Medical Technology Program for Global Leaders is ideal for current or aspiring C-suite executives and functional leaders as well as entrepreneurs in the medtech sector who are keen to enhance their leadership acumen, build an innovation mindset, and capitalize on new opportunities to manage and lead medtech organizations effectively.
The program is particularly beneficial for:
- Aspiring and current C-suite executives and owners/founders in the medtech sector who are looking to build the strategic skills required to successfully bring novel technologies from the R&D stage to market deployment
- Senior professionals in product strategy, design, or R&D who are keen to build on their technical expertise by developing business acumen and communication skills to step up to a leadership role in medtech
- Functional leaders in adjacent industries who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of medtech and make a lateral transition
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Participants are required to have:
Note: The above list of titles is indicative, not exhaustive.
Meet the Faculty
Faculty Director; David H. Koch Professor of Engineering; Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Co-Director, MIT Innovation Initiative; Faculty Director, Lemelson–MIT Program
Michael J. Cima, PhD, joined the MIT faculty in 1986. His research areas focus on nano-based drugs, detection and monitoring, and precision medicine. He is a serial entreprene...
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management; Professor of Organization Studies at MIT
Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, EECS Department, MIT
Ford Professor of Engineering; Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and of Engineering Systems at MIT
Managing Director, MIT Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations
Senior Program Manager and Senior Lecturer, Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership at MIT
Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management, Emeritus and a Professor of Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management
Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management in the Work and Organization Studies Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Former Director, MIT Auto-ID Labs; Former Director, MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology
Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT
Note: The faculty list is subject to change.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants.
FAQs
Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a one-on-one to get a deeper understanding on why the Medical Technology Program for Global Leaders is the right fit for you.
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Phone: +1 646 713 0918 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471388 (U.K.) / +971 80 00321209 (U.A.E.) / +52 55930 20507 (LATAM)
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