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 at Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Stryker develops innovative technologies used in hospitals and operating rooms around the world, from orthopedic implants and surgical equipment to robotics-assisted surgery and advanced patient care systems. But behind every device used in medicine is a massive team of engineers, researchers, and project managers working to bring those innovations from concept to reality. In our conversation, Mr. Hess shares what it’s like to work inside a major med-tech company, 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, 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!!