Inside Modern Medical Innovation: A Conversation with Stryker Associate Project Manager John Hess

In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with John Hess, an Associate Project Manager working in the medical technology field. Behind every device used in healthcare is a massive team of engineers, researchers, and project managers working to bring innovations from concept to reality. In our conversation, John shares what it’s like to work in the med‑tech industry, how projects move from early design to real clinical use, and the skills needed to coordinate large teams working on complex healthcare technologies. We also talk about the intersection of engineering, healthcare, and business, and how students interested in STEM can begin exploring careers in medical technology. If you’re curious about how medical devices are developed, what it’s like to work in the med‑tech industry, or how science turns into real‑world solutions that improve patient care, this episode is for you!!