Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Douglas Runt is a digital health and technology leader with a strong record of driving innovation across medical devices, semiconductors, and emerging technologies. He combines deep engineering experience with strategic product management, translating complex hardware, software, and data capabilities into scalable solutions and successful market launches. His background spans nanofabrication and advanced microscopy through to spatial and digital health, giving him a rare end-to-end perspective from foundational technologies to clinical and commercial impact. In his roles in medical technology, Douglas focuses on digital and spatial healthcare solutions that enhance diagnostics, surgery, and clinical workflows, working closely with cross-functional teams and clinical partners to align innovation with real-world needs. He owns the full product lifecycle—from opportunity assessment and business case through development, launch, and post-market optimization—consistently delivering differentiated products, clear positioning, and go-to-market strategies that support sustainable growth and strategic portfolio direction.
Performing as the Global Product Manager for a line of Semiconductor-Ready Electron Microscopes and Helium Ion Microscopes. In this role I have performed tasks within the entire Product Development lifecycle: gathering market requirements and interpreting the voice of the customer, developing a competitive analysis, portfolio development, scoping project budgets and resource planning, presented at customer meetings and conferences, planned Go-To-Market activities, created product roadmaps, and presented sales training to our international sales team. The PCS Group within SMT operates in a start-up environment within a larger organization. Our division spun-out of a larger Microscopy group, and during our first few years in addition to developing new products, we are also developing our own business practices.
Behaved as the Mechanical Systems Architect and Project Manager of a new PVD Platform. The duties for this role vary from spearheading the mechanical design, performing market research, and managing the day to day program status. The role relied heavily on forecasting the Market Requirements for what the market would be in 2-3 years and developing a Product Strategy to be aggressive and competitive when we could get the product to market. In this high-visibility role, I have had the opportunity to provide weekly updates to senior management and work closely with all areas of the business.