Stephan Dunning
About Stephan Dunning
Stephan Dunning is the Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research at Outset Medical, Inc., with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has held various roles in health economics and business development, contributing to real-world evidence generation and healthcare quality programs.
Current Role at Outset Medical
Stephan Dunning serves as the Director of Health Economics & Outcomes Research at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on generating real-world evidence to support healthcare decision-making. His responsibilities include leading teams to design and implement health economics and outcomes research initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Health Economics
Before his current position, Dunning worked at Outset Medical as the Health Economics & Market Access Lead from 2021 to 2023. He has over 25 years of experience in health economics and outcomes research, with a strong emphasis on real-world evidence generation. His previous roles include significant positions at the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, where he held various leadership roles in strategy, project management, and programming.
Educational Background
Stephan Dunning holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a minor in Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College, which he attended from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship, specializing in the medical industry, from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota between 2006 and 2009.
Leadership and Team Management
Dunning has demonstrated leadership in health economics and outcomes research by managing teams responsible for both government and privately funded programs. His experience includes overseeing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and cultivating key relationships within the healthcare sector. He has a track record of building partnerships that enhance program effectiveness and drive business success.
Early Career Experience
Stephan Dunning began his career at The Musicland Group, where he held various positions from 1993 to 1998, including Associate Store Manager and Associate Buyer Music/Merch & Inventory Analyst. He transitioned to the healthcare field in 1999, working as a Contract Programmer at HealthPartners. His early roles laid the foundation for his extensive career in health economics and outcomes research.