Silverman Ron

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer at BD

Pikesville, Maryland, United States

Overview

Ron Silverman is the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer at BD. A Harvard-trained plastic surgeon, he leverages three decades of experience across clinical practice, academic research, and industry to guide the companys innovation and compliance. He earned his MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

He maintains strong ties to academia, holding appointments at both the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins schools of medicine. He also serves on the advisory board for the University of Marylands Fischell Department of Bioengineering, helping to shape the future of medical technology.

Uniquely, he continues to practice as a plastic surgeon, providing BD with direct, real-world feedback on the needs of doctors and patients.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Believer

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Risk & Governance
Speaks at industry forums on the intersection of risk, internal audit, and corporate governance, as noted by his participation in events hosted by KPMG and FEI.
Cybersecurity Oversight
Holds a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University and actively posts about hiring for information security leadership at BD.
Medical Device Innovation
His career bridges clinical practice and corporate leadership, focusing on new product development, evidence generation, and advising on bioengineering advancements at the University of Maryland.

Media Appearances

BD Names Dr. Ronald Silverman as Chief Medical Officer. Featured in BD Newsroom

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BD Names Dr. Ronald Silverman as Chief Medical Officer. Featured in BD Investor Relations (Official Press Release)

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Ronald (Ron) Silverman, MD, FACS - BD. Featured in BD.com (Corporate Biography)

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Work History

12-2025
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer at BD
12-2023 - 12-2025
EVP and Chief Medical Officer at BD
6-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, 3M Health Care at 3M
1-2020 - 6-2021
Chief Medical Officer, 3M Health Care, Medical Solutions Division at 3M
9-2014 - 1-2020
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Acelity

Education

1994 - 2000
plastic surgery residency from Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital
1990 - 1994
MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Insights For Selling To Silverman

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Silverman is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Silverman

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Silverman move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Silverman take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Silverman

Personality Compatibility


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