Kate Schmid

Kate Schmid is an accomplished R&D leader currently serving as the Director of Project and Portfolio Management at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, with responsibilities in project planning and execution since May 2022. Kate also contributes as an Advisory Board Member for iSPACE: The STEM Learning Place, focusing on promoting girls in STEM. Prior to their current roles, Kate held several positions at Ethicon, Inc., including R&D Project Director, where leadership encompassed managing advanced energy and surgical robotics programs. With a strong background in design engineering, Kate has worked on notable products like the Echelon Flex™ Powered Vascular Stapler and has successfully completed the Ethicon R&D Leadership Development Program. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University.