Stacy Kromenhoek
About Stacy Kromenhoek
Stacy Kromenhoek is the Global R&D Director at Boston Scientific, with a diverse background in strategy, program execution, and quality assurance across multiple companies. She holds an MS in Project Management, an MBA, and a BA in Microbiology.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Stacy Kromenhoek serves as the Global R&D Director at Boston Scientific. In this role since 2022, she is responsible for leading research and development initiatives while also emphasizing technology sharing and cross-enterprise collaboration. Her work includes optimizing new product development processes as part of the Global Enterprise Excellence team. This position follows an extensive history with the company, reflecting her long-standing expertise in the field.
Previous Roles at Optum
Before rejoining Boston Scientific, Stacy Kromenhoek worked at Optum. Initially, she held the position of Sr. Director Enterprise Planning from 2018 to 2020. Following this, she was promoted to Vice President Program Execution, a role she held for seven months in 2020, focusing on the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Subsequently, she served as Chief Strategy Officer from 2020 to 2022, where she was instrumental in driving strategic initiatives.
Earlier Career in Quality and Sterilization
Stacy Kromenhoek's early career includes significant roles in quality and sterilization. She worked at Bard Access Systems as Sr. Quality Engineer - Sterilization from 2004 to 2008 and as Quality Manager - Sterility Assurance at Wright Medical from 2008 to 2009. These positions laid the groundwork for her expertise in quality assurance and sterilization standards within the medical device industry.
Educational Background
Stacy Kromenhoek holds a BA in Microbiology from The University of Kansas, completed in 2000. She later pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management at Westminster University, which she obtained in 2008. Furthering her qualifications, she earned an MS in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, completed in 2017. This diverse educational background supports her comprehensive skills in both scientific and administrative arenas.
Contributions to New Product Development
In her current role, Stacy Kromenhoek leads new product development optimization activities at Boston Scientific. She focuses on enhancing efficiencies and promoting technology sharing and collaboration across the enterprise. She plays a critical role within the Global Enterprise Excellence team, driving foundational changes that aim to improve the overall product development lifecycle.