Alex Garcia

Vice President, R&D | MedTech / Medical Devices | Global R&D Leadership | New Product Development | PMO

Irvine, California, United States

About

I'm a medical device R&D executive with 20+ years of experience leading engineering organizations from concept to commercialization. Most recently, I served as Sr. R&D Director and Interim Vice President of R&D at Medtronic Neurovascular -- a business over $1 billion in annual revenue. My experience spans the full product lifecycle: research, new product development, sustaining engineering, quality & remediation, and M&A due diligence & integration. I've navigated PMA submissions, 510(k) clearances, and regulatory environments across the US, EU, China, Brazil, Australia, and Japan. I'm known for building high-performing technical teams, establishing the governance systems that deliver innovation at scale, and developing the next generation of engineering leaders. Core expertise: Neurovascular & Neurosurgery Devices · New Product Development · R&D Portfolio Governance · M&A Due Diligence & Integration · Global Regulatory Navigation · DRM/DfX · Stage-Gate Processes · KOL Strategy

Experience

  • Medtronic (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Sr. R&D Director (including Interim Vice President, R&D)
      Jun 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • R&D Director
      Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • R&D Director
      Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Covidien (Irvine, CA)
    • Sr. R&D Engineer
      Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • R&D Engineer II
      Mar 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • R&D Engineer I
      Mar 2010 - Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • ev3 Neurovascular (Irvine, CA)
    • Supplier Quality Engineer
      Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 · 3 mos

    • Quality Systems
      Jul 2002 - Dec 2009 · 7 yrs 6 mos