Elizabeth Sebern McCombs
EVP & CTO, BD MedTech Innovator, dedicated to Advancing the World of Health
BD•New York City Metropolitan Area
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience27+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Seasoned R&D leader with a >25 year track record in the health care industry. Skilled in insight-driven innovation, end-to-end new product development, business acumen and cross-functional team leadership. Inspired by opportunities to apply cutting-edge technologies that solve big health challenges and positively impact health for people globally.
Career Timeline
- BDCurrentSep 2019–Present· 7 yrs
- Executive Vice President, Chief Technology OfficerCurrentApr 2021–Present
- SVP R&D, Medical SegmentSep 2019–Apr 2021
- Aug 1999–Aug 2019· 20 yrs
- VP R&D, EthiconMar 2016–Aug 2019
- VP Ethicon Surgical InnovationNov 2014–Mar 2016
- VP Global Surgery Portfolio & New Growth PlatformsNov 2013–Oct 2014
- VP R&D, Mitek Sports MedicineApr 2013–Oct 2013
- WW Director R&D, Mitek Sports MedicineAug 2009–Mar 2013
- Corporate Director, Science & TechnologyApr 2007–Jul 2009
- Project Director, Ethicon Endo-Surgery2005–Mar 2007
- Design Engineer, Ethicon Endo-SurgeryAug 1999–Dec 2004
Education
MBA
The Wharton School
S.M.
Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyS.B.
Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Elizabeth Sebern McCombs
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
CommercializationProduct ManagementMedical DevicesBiomedical EngineeringCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentDesign for ManufacturingTechnology TransferProduct LaunchDesign ControlR&D