Chris Takayama

Chris Takayama serves as the Global Head of MedTech Digital Operations at Auris Health, Inc., where responsibilities include leading digital operations in a start-up environment within the MedTech Digital space. Previously, Chris held significant roles at Ethicon, Inc., including Director of Global Marketing for the Biosurgery Business Unit, managing a portfolio generating over $250M in annual revenue, and Director of Global Strategic Pricing, where a strategic pricing organization was established. Earlier experience at Ethicon Endo-Surgery involved roles such as Manager of the Sales Division and Regional Manager for Market Development in the Asia Pacific region, contributing to significant growth and strategy implementation. Chris began a career at The Boeing Company as a Senior Engineer, progressing through various functional roles. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing/Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.