Sam Ajizian MD in

Sam Ajizian MD

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Vice President, Medical Affairs at Masimo
📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Sam Ajizian is the Global Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care & Monitoring at Medtronic, where he leads a team of clinical and medical science professionals. An MD from the University of Southern California, his expertise spans clinical research, medical affairs, and global patient safety, focusing on making it a contributor to business success.

He is a positive, high-energy leader who champions collaboration and believes in bringing people together to work toward a common mission. Sam values inspirational leadership and strives to build meaningful connections within his teams, creating a positive environment suited for fast-paced work.

He recently co-authored an article and spoke on a panel about ensuring equity in medical devices like pulse oximetry.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Priorities

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Healthcare Equity
He actively promotes industry collaboration to overcome equity barriers in medical technology like pulse oximetry, ensuring devices serve all patient populations fairly.
Vital Sign Monitoring
He recently participated in an expert panel discussion at Euroanaesthesia 2024, focusing on the seamless integration of continuous vital sign monitoring in postoperative care.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Masimo
8-2024 - 10-2025
Chief Medical Officer
Inflammatix, Inc.
5-2024 - 8-2024
Chief Medical Officer
Acute Care and Monitoring, Medtronic
11-2020 - 5-2024
VP, Clinical Research & Medical Science for Respiratory Inverventions & Patient Monitoring
Medtronic
11-2020 - 5-2024
Chief Medical Officer, Patient Monitoring
Medtronic
In the press

Media appearances

Bridging Data Management and Patient Monitoring: From Reactive to Preventative Healthcare. Featured in Outcomes Rocket (Podcast)
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Medtronic’s chief medical officer of acute care and monitoring departs for new role. Featured in MedTech Dive
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Education
1985 - 1989
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Southern California
1981 - 1985
Bachelor of Arts - BA
UC San Diego
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