Michael Lee

Michael Lee has been a proponent of the outcome-driven innovation methods for the past five years. He came to Strategyn from Medtronic, where he started the product planning function for the neurological division, applying Strategyn's methodologies to neurostimulator systems. Prior to his position at Medtronic, Mr. Lee held a post at the cardiac pacemaker company Intermedics.

Mr. Lee’s 19-plus years of experience in the medical device industry encompassed roles in clinical studies, technical service, product development, and product planning. In all those roles, he acted as an intermediary between external customers and the marketing and product development organizations, experience that made him an expert at translating between the different languages and cultures of the three groups.

Mr. Lee was involved in the development of 10 implantable medical devices and four medical device programmers (custom computers physicians use to alter and monitor the function of implanted devices). He holds five U.S. patents and has written several publications.

Mr. Lee has a bachelor of science degree and has completed postgraduate studies in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University.

Mr. Lee is part of the Strategyn USA team and may be contacted by email.