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Bass A.

Energizer · DISC type I
VP, Software Dev’t and MDS - R&D at Alcon
📍 United States

Bass is a MedTech executive focused on delivering breakthrough products by building high-performing R&D teams. His expertise spans medical device innovation, digital health, and data analytics, with leadership roles at Alcon, Medtronic, and Roche. He holds a Master of Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

He is described by colleagues as an effective, empathetic, and bold leader who excels at translating complex technical challenges into clear business strategies, especially during periods of significant change and transformation.

At a pivotal time for Alcon, he successfully built a global R&D Software Center of Excellence from the ground up, a key strategic accomplishment.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
VP, Software Dev’t and MDS - R&D
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Bass shows up

Relationship Oriented
Informal
Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Bass cares about

Medical Device Innovation
His career is defined by leading R&D for Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) at major MedTech companies.
Digital Health Transformation
At Medtronic, he was responsible for leading digital and virtual care innovation to drive growth objectives and improve the overall patient and provider experience.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
VP, Software Dev’t and MDS - R&D
Alcon
2-2018
VP, Technology and Innovation - R&D
Medtronic
4-2015 - 1-2021
VP, Engineering - R&D
Roche
8-2005 - 1-2015
Various Engineering Roles
GE HealthCare
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Media appearances

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Education
Master of Engineering - MEng
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
University of Minnesota
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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