John Ray
About John Ray
John Ray serves as the Vice President of New Product Introduction at Canary Medical Inc., a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in research and development, having previously worked at BD and CareFusion in senior roles.
Current Role at Canary Medical
John Ray serves as the Vice President of New Product Introduction at Canary Medical Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of innovative medical products. His leadership focuses on integrating new technologies into product lines to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at BD
Prior to his current position, John Ray worked at BD as the Vice President of Research and Development from 2015 to 2021. During his tenure, he led various initiatives aimed at advancing product development and improving research capabilities within the organization.
Experience at CareFusion
John Ray held the position of Vice President of Global Research and Development at CareFusion from 2009 to 2015. In this capacity, he directed global R&D efforts, focusing on the development of medical devices and solutions that addressed critical healthcare needs.
Engineering Background at Zimmer, Inc.
Before his roles at CareFusion and BD, John Ray worked at Zimmer, Inc. as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2001 to 2004. His responsibilities included managing engineering teams and overseeing the development of orthopedic products.
Educational Background in Engineering
John Ray earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Memphis, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 1989 to 1991.