Doug Baird
About Doug Baird
Doug Baird is a Director at Boston Scientific with a background in finance and strategic management, and extensive experience in healthcare solutions and software development.
Company
Doug Baird currently serves as a Director at Boston Scientific, working in Maple Grove, MN since 2002. Boston Scientific is a global leader in medical device manufacturing, focused on transforming patient care and delivering innovative medical solutions to healthcare professionals worldwide.
Title
Doug Baird holds the title of Director at Boston Scientific. His role involves overseeing key strategic initiatives within the company, including solutions development and customer relationship management in the Global Healthcare Solutions & Partnerships division.
Education and Expertise
Doug Baird earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (1998-2002). Additionally, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1988-1992). His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both engineering and business management.
Professional Background
Doug Baird has an extensive professional background in the healthcare and consulting industries. Before joining Boston Scientific, he worked at Whittman-Hart / marchFIRST as a Director in Chicago, IL (1999-2002), PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Manager in the Greater Chicago Area (1996-1999), and Accenture as a Senior Consultant in Chicago, IL (1992-1996). His experience spans multiple leadership roles focused on strategic management, software development, and business consulting.
Achievements
Doug Baird has a notable track record of achievements at Boston Scientific, including leading the HeartLogic Implementation Program (HIP) to enhance heart failure care. He drove customer implant growth for the WATCHMAN product above the national average and achieved high customer satisfaction for HeartLogic adoption. Additionally, he implemented lean business practices, resulting in $70 million in annual savings, and led software product development for a cardiac monitoring system used by over 150,000 patients globally. His efforts in process change through Agile and Scrum techniques have also been significant.