Nicholas Pachuda

Nick is seasoned Life Science leader combining his clinical, technical, and business experience to anticipate market trends, identify transformational opportunities, and accelerate their path to clinical and commercial success.

Previously, Nick led Global External Innovation for Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopedic Franchise. Nick has created multiple new commercial ventures while at DePuy Synthes and Arthrex (Digital Surgery & Robotics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Sports Medicine, Extremities). He has also developed and restructured startups for successful exits (SBI to Stryker, Scient’X to Alphatec).

Nick is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Pennsylvania School of Podiatric Medicine. His surgical residency was at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship in Germany and went on to clinical practice for ten years, prior to joining industry in 2003.