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Innovation Hub
Let's drive innovation—together
We are pushing the boundaries of technology in healthcare through focused investments, strategic partnerships and new products and services.
Our fields of focus
These four fields are of primary importance to B. Braun.
Additive Manufacturing
Improving manufacturing and patient specific solutions within our business areas
Advanced Materials
Realizing customer value using unique properties of advanced materials
Sensors
Developing data-driven solutions to improve patient outcomes
Robotics
Supporting healthcare professionals and advancing patient care with robotics and AI solutions
We also focus on seven therapy areas:
Optimization and safety focused on reducing medication errors
Innovations to keep healthcare providers safe when handling hazardous drugs
Products for hemodialysis and continuous renal therapy
Advancements in regional anesthesia solutions
Infusion devices and disposables for both acute care and outpatient areas
Support for first-stick success and safety for patients and healthcare providers
Advancements in approaches to nutritional care and compounding
Our Innovation Team
Vice President – Strategic Programs and Innovation
30 Years of Experience
Stephanie leads the Strategic Program and Innovation Team. Her 30 years of healthcare experience helps to guide program and technology development decision-making. Her experience includes pediatric nursing, vascular access, innovation, healthcare leadership, product development and medical device marketing. She has authored multiple publications, was named the Janet Pettit Scholar for Pediatric Vascular Access in 2017, and the 2022 recipient of the Suzanne Herbst Award, the highest honor for outstanding contributions to the art and science of vascular access. While practicing as a nurse, she developed a product to improve the insertion of central catheters into babies. The device is sold globally today. Stephanie received her Doctorate of Nursing degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Stephanie loves to support healthcare providers in turning clinical challenges into the best device solutions. View her LinkedIn profile.
Sr. Marketing Coordinator - Healthcare Strategy and Innovation
15 Years of Experience
A well-organized, passionate and driven senior marketing coordinator, Krista has been with B Braun Medical for ten years. Highly experienced with coordinating and administration, she is currently overseeing a variety of different marketing activities, such as team interactions with innovators, data tracking and analysis, strategy discussions, travel, legal and financial processes and supporting overall company marketing goals. She is the driver and gatekeeper of the Innovation Team's process flow and productivity. View her LinkedIn profile.
Director – Innovation Engineering
20 Years of Experience
Anup has over 20 years of proven success in the global medical device industry. His experience includes all stages of research and development, with research experience spanning bench top research studies to large animal models and development experience ranging from concept to commercialization. As a part of the Innovation Team, he focuses on the discovery, technical assessment and development of medical devices. Anup earned a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Pune and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Iowa. View his LinkedIn profile.
Associate Director, Clinical Innovation
20 Years of Experience
Carrie is the Associate Director of Clinical Innovation, partnering with engineering, product and clinical teams to assess and develop medical devices. With a career spanning NICU bedside nursing, clinical informatics, Healthcare IT, engineering and healthcare system-level innovation, she brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to medical technology and care design. She holds a B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, a B.S.N. and a M.S.N with a concentration in Informatics. She is passionate about empowering nurses and clinicians as innovators and advancing healthcare through practical, evidence-based innovation. View her LinkedIn profile.
Director, New Business Development - Strategic Programs and Innovation
15 Years of Experience
Jonathan brings more than 15 years of experience from both the contract customer manufacturing business in medical device and pharma, as well as IV product marketing while working at both B. Braun in North America and internationally. He has significant technical knowledge across B. Braun’s broad therapy focus areas, as well as our global operations network and is excited about injecting new technology and ideas into our portfolio to help protect and improve the lives of the patients we serve. He will be focused on building new alliances and strengthening current partnerships alongside the Innovation Team. View his LinkedIn profile.
Associate Director - Innovations
45 Years of Experience
Darcy’s background as a RN includes leadership, clinical practice, research and education in the specialty of vascular access and infusion therapy. Over the past two decades, she has led a vascular access team and has held leadership positions with the Association for Vascular Access. Darcy is widely published in the field of neonatal and pediatric vascular access. She was the recipient of the 2003 Suzanne LaVere Herbst Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to the art and science of vascular access. Darcy attained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2012 and is board-certified in vascular access. View her LinkedIn profile.
Director, Strategic Programs
12 Years of Experience
Louisa is the Director of Strategic Programs, driving initiatives that enhance patient safety, foster clinical innovation and elevate operational performance. With over 12 years of experience spanning leadership, obstetrics and military medicine, she has led complex, high-impact projects and served as a trusted advisor to senior healthcare executives across the country. She combines clinical expertise with strategic foresight to deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes. A passionate advocate for healthcare equity, Louisa also mentors emerging leaders, championing the next generation of change-makers in the field. Louisa holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from St. Catherine University and is board-certified in inpatient obstetrics. View her LinkedIn profile.
Associate Director - R&D Innovation and Product Development
20 Years of Experience
With over 20 years of product development experience, Scott has the expertise to help drive ideas from conception through commercialization. Scott leads a team of experienced engineers with a vast knowledge of both product design and manufacturing of disposable medical devices. Scott's team has the ability to quickly design, prototype and test your ideas so that you can get to market in the most efficient manner possible. Scott is also a certified Project Management Professional. View his LinkedIn profile.
Manager - R&D Innovation & Pre-Development
7 Years of Experience
Jim started his professional career with B. Braun Medical over seven years ago as an engineer in the Career Development Rotational Program. In that program, he gained experience in innovation R&D, change management, industrial engineering, and process engineering. After nearly two years in that program, Jim started a permanent position in the Innovation R&D group. His responsibilities involved product design for large-scale manufacturing, intellectual property analysis, product testing, and rapid prototyping. Today, Jim leads a team of engineers focused on these areas and other proof-of-principle activities for new medical devices. View his LinkedIn profile.
Sr. Research Scientist II
20 Years of Experience
As a collaborating team player, Quinn has been working closely with multiple functional groups and teams in bringing many injectable drugs opportunities to the company. With 16 years of cGMP pharmaceutical experience and knowledge of FDA filing, USP and ICH guidance, she has been actively involved in innovation and development of more than 20 small molecule drug products. Quinn was previously an assistant/visiting professor and a researcher in U.S. colleges, universities and a National Lab. View her LinkedIn profile.
Mgr III - R&D Active Devices
25 Years of Experience
A software developer with over 25 years of experience in the software industry, John has designed and developed software for various industries including automation, process control, wireless communication and the medical industries. As part of the software development team at B. Braun, John is one of the core developers of the DoseTrac® Infusion Management Software. Additional responsibilities include driving initiatives in the IoMT space for the R&D team and participation in the architecture/development of future generation systems. View his LinkedIn profile.
