Nicholas Pachuda

Dr. Pachuda has over three decades of experience in orthopedics and a strong track record in transitioning businesses from early product development through commercialization. Most recently, he served as the Worldwide Vice President of External Innovation and Enabling Technologies for DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedic Franchise at Johnson & Johnson, where he led a global team to deliver high value external assets to the DePuy Synthes portfolio. Prior to this, Dr. Pachuda served in various senior leadership roles in marketing, business development, and clinical strategy at DePuy Synthes, Arthrex, Scient'x, and Small Bone Innovations. Dr. Pachuda is a University of Pittsburgh graduate and holds a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He also completed an AO Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.