Jim Nevelos PhD FRSA FIMechE

Jim Nevelos has a diverse and extensive work experience in the medical device industry, specifically in joint replacement research and development.

Jim currently serves as the SD, Head of Global Clinical at Rayner, a position they have held since January 2023.

Prior to joining Rayner, Jim worked at Stryker, where they held several leadership roles. From July 2022 to December 2022, they served as the Senior Research Director, Joint Replacement, responsible for aligning research roadmaps and budgets with the business units' strategic directions. Jim also played a crucial role in supporting business development and sales as a subject matter expert. From July 2021 to June 2022, Jim served as the Vice President, Advanced Technology and Research, Joint Replacement, and from April 2021 to July 2021, they held the position of Senior Director, Transatlantic Research, Joint Replacement. Earlier in their tenure at Stryker, they served as the Senior Director of Implant and Robotic Research from January 2015 to March 2021 and as the Director of Hip Research from October 2008 to January 2015. As the Director of Hip Research, Jim managed both in vitro and clinical research and provided strategic direction to the Hip Business Unit. In their role as the Senior Director of Implant and Robotic Research, they managed all Hip, Knee, and Robotic-assisted joint replacement research, including pre-clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, health care economic data, and knowledge management.

Before their time at Stryker, Jim worked as the Hip Marketing Manager at Zimmer UK from February 2005 to June 2006 and as the Product Manager - Hips and Shoulders at Corin from June 2000 to November 2004.

Jim Nevelos has an extensive education history. Jim obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Materials in Engineering from Newcastle University, where they studied from 1992 to 1995. Prior to that, they attended Bradford Grammar from 1981 to 1992. After completing their undergraduate degree, Nevelos pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Tribology in Machine Design at the University of Leeds from 1995 to 1996. Following this, they continued their studies at the University of Leeds and earned a PhD in Tribology of ceramic-ceramic hips from 1996 to 2000. In addition to their academic achievements, Nevelos obtained a Professional Certificate in Management from The Open University in September 2005.