Medtronic welcomes Cassie Gregson as Vice President of Global IT

Medtronic has welcomed Cassie Gregson as Vice President, Global IT, responsible for portfolio strategy, business partnerships and innovation.

In her new role, Cassie will work with the company's Operating Units and Global Quality, Clinical and Regulatory teams to shape technology strategy and drive execution across the product lifecycle.

Her remit brings together technology planning, cross-functional collaboration and innovation within a global healthcare technology business.

Connecting technology strategy with business priorities

A central part of Cassie's role will involve partnering with Medtronic's Operating Units and global functional teams to align technology strategy with business priorities.

This collaboration is particularly relevant in healthcare technology, where product development and lifecycle management involve coordination across multiple disciplines, including quality, clinical expertise and regulatory requirements.

By working across these teams, Cassie will help shape technology priorities and support their execution throughout the product lifecycle.

A focus on portfolio strategy and innovation

Cassie's responsibilities span portfolio strategy, business partnerships and innovation, bringing these areas together within Medtronic's global IT organisation.

Portfolio strategy helps organisations determine where technology investment and resources should be directed, while business partnerships connect technology teams with the functions they support.

Innovation remains another important part of the remit, with technology playing a role in how healthcare companies develop and advance products for patients and healthcare professionals.

Supporting Medtronic's healthcare mission

Medtronic develops medical technologies intended to address a range of health conditions and support patient care worldwide.

Within this environment, technology strategy must account for the needs of business teams as well as the quality, clinical and regulatory considerations associated with healthcare products.

Cassie's role will involve collaboration across these functions, with a focus on translating technology strategy into execution and supporting innovation across the product lifecycle.

A new chapter at Medtronic

Cassie described her appointment as an opportunity to work with colleagues across Medtronic to advance innovation and create meaningful impact for patients and healthcare professionals around the world.

Her new position brings portfolio strategy, business partnerships and innovation together under a global IT remit, with cross-functional collaboration central to the role.

About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global healthcare technology company that develops medical devices, therapies and solutions for a range of health conditions. Its work focuses on advancing healthcare technology and improving outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals around the world.

Source and Credits: Cassie Gregson's LinkedIn announcement.