Layla Houshmand, Ph.D.
About Layla Houshmand, Ph.D.
Layla Houshmand, Ph.D., is the Director of Strategy, Neuromodulation at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in business development, strategy, and research in the biomedical engineering field.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Layla Houshmand, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Director of Strategy, Neuromodulation at Boston Scientific, stationed in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She assumed this role in 2021. In her capacity, Dr. Houshmand manages a team responsible for identifying and executing growth opportunities, conducting annual strategic planning, and overseeing business development activities within the neuromodulation sector.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming Director of Strategy, Neuromodulation, Dr. Layla Houshmand worked in Business Development at Boston Scientific from 2020 to 2021 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the company's strategic growth initiatives and business development efforts.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Dr. Houshmand spent five years at McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager from 2015 to 2020. Based in Washington, District Of Columbia, she led teams that assisted clients with crucial decisions on capital allocation and corporate/business unit strategy. Her strategic leadership in these areas showcased her expertise in navigating complex business challenges.
Academic Background and Research
Layla Houshmand earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2009 to 2015. Her research focused on optimizing the targeting of Deep Brain Stimulation for treating movement disorders. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University, achieved between 2006 and 2009. Her academic journey has been marked by numerous research fellowships and assistantships, including positions at Drexel University, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Michigan.
Early Research Positions
Dr. Houshmand's early research career includes various fellowships and assistantships. She worked as a National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in 2008 and as a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow at Columbia University in 2007. She also served as a Research Assistant at Drexel University in 2006. These roles laid the foundation for her extensive research in the bioengineering field.