Mukund Paravasthu
About Mukund Paravasthu
Mukund Paravasthu is the Senior Vice President of Product Development at Novocure, with over 25 years of experience in the MedTech industry, specializing in product development and digital transformation.
Current Role at Novocure
Mukund Paravasthu is currently Senior Vice President of Product Development at Novocure, United States. In this role, he oversees the strategic development and innovation of Novocure's product pipeline. His responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, ensuring that product development aligns with the company's overall business objectives, and driving advancements in the medical technology space.
Previous Work at Johnson & Johnson
Mukund has held multiple leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Vice President of Digital Surgery Solutions, Advanced R&D, and R&D. From 2013 to 2020, he played a key role in advancing the company's medical technologies and was instrumental in the development of digital surgery solutions. His work significantly enhanced Johnson & Johnson's capabilities in this innovative field.
Industry Experience and Background
With over 25 years of experience in the MedTech industry, Mukund Paravasthu has an extensive background in managing and leading R&D teams. He has worked at several notable companies, including Smith & Nephew and Datacube, focusing on product development and digital transformation. His experience spans various roles, allowing him to build high-performing teams that successfully deliver impactful outcomes.
Education and Engineering Expertise
Mukund Paravasthu holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Annamalai University. His strong educational foundation has contributed to his extensive expertise in electrical and electronics engineering, which has been pivotal in his roles within the MedTech industry.
Contributions to Global Health Initiatives
Mukund served as a Member of the Digital Health Roster of Experts for the World Health Organization from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to various global health initiatives, leveraging his expertise in digital health to support the organization's mission of improving health outcomes worldwide.