Jiayu Chen

Medical device innovation and product development.

Palo Alto, California, United States

About

A strong leadership with vision, passion and innovation. Extensive experience on building and leading R&D teams to develop advanced products. Proven ability to understand clinical needs, customer requirements and translating them into innovate products and business strategy solutions.

Experience

  • VP of R&D/Head of Innovation at ReCor Medical
    2022 - 2025 · 3 yrs

    • Led innovation efforts at ReCor Medical, achieving PMA approval for the Paradise System. • Developed a strategic product roadmap to guide next-generation product designs. • Fostered cross-functional collaboration to enhance product development and innovation processes. • Cultivated a culture focused on regulatory compliance and market relevance.

  • VP of Engineering at Gynesonics, Inc.
    2016 - 2022 · 6 yrs

    • Led the development and global commercial launch of the Sonata System, an imaging-guided RF ablation system. • Built and managed a high-performing engineering team focused on product redesign, including disposables, system platform, and workflow. • Drove the product from prototype stage to commercial success, culminating in the acquisition by Hologic.

  • Chief Engineer at GE Healthcare
    2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

    • Provided technical leadership to the R&D team, guiding innovation and product strategies. • Architected and developed next-generation product platforms, enhancing clinical solutions. • Drove the integration of big data analytics and machine learning algorithms into new solutions. • Collaborated with universities, start-ups, and research institutes to strengthen innovation pipelines.

  • VP of Engineering at U-Systems
    Nov 2003 - Apr 2012 · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Led the end-to-end development and successful PMA regulatory approval for the first-ever Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS). Assembled and managed a high-performing engineering team dedicated to developing a cutting-edge, GPU-powered ultrasound platform. Integrated neural networks and AI algorithms to develop a state-of-the-art 3D image visualization and viewing station. Acquired by GE Healthcare.

  • Sr. Manager, System Hardware at ONI/Ciena Corp
    2000 - 2003 · 3 yrs

    • Led a team in the design and development of high-speed transponders and access network systems. • Managed technology and production transfer projects, ensuring seamless implementation. • Collaborated with major global internet carriers for system installations, enhancing network capabilities.