Medtronic LABS is a health systems innovator with a mission to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved patients around the world.
We work with governments and health systems to transform how care is delivered — combining technology, health systems expertise, and implementation to improve population health outcomes at scale.
Medtronic LABS was established to explore how its technical expertise and global platform could expand access to healthcare.
Over more than a decade, our work has evolved significantly.
More than a decade operating in complex health systems.
Real-world clinical evidence demonstrating measurable health outcomes.
Health systems expertise, technology capability, and implementation experience in one organization.
Open, interoperable technology designed for local ownership and integration.
Success is ultimately measured in improved population health.
Transforming health systems requires expertise that crosses traditional boundaries. Our team brings together experience in technology, medicine, health systems, implementation, research, policy, partnerships, finance, and operations — with teams based close to the health systems and communities where we work.
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Ruchika is the fearless leader of Medtronic LABS. Prior to this role, she worked at CR Bard as Vice President, International. Previously she worked at Medtronic for fourteen years in various roles across Strategy, International Market Development, Marketing and New Product Development. Throughout her career, she has developed businesses in emerging markets and pioneered scalable, sustainable business models to address healthcare needs at the bottoms of the economic pyramid.
Ruchika is actively involved in mentoring social businesses and is passionate about healthcare and women’s empowerment.
Ruchika holds a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.
As Chief Medical Officer, Oren is responsible for the clinical aspects of Medtronic LABS’ technologies and programs, including drafting or customization of clinical workflows/algorithms, decision support tools, health system and disease-specific metrics and service delivery innovations. He also supports LABS’ research agenda as well as national and global health policy and advocacy initiatives.
Oren holds a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Nairobi and an MSc. in Public Health Systems Management from the Kenyatta University/US CDC IMPACT Program. He is passionate about strengthening health systems through digital health and data-driven decision-making.
