David Brumfield previously served as Vice President of Strategic Development and Product Development for Medtronic Spine and Biologics. In this capacity, Brumfield received numerous technical awards and honors.
In 1999, David Brumfield joined the Medtronic Spine and Biologics team as Vice President of Product Development. As an expert in orthopedics, extremities and spine related products, this experience was a natural fit for the seasoned medical devices inventor. In this role, Brumfield took a hands-on approach to developing data-driven new products for Medtronic. With each device, the VP kept real people in mind; constantly reminding himself, as well as the fellow members of his team, that these devices are so much more than products. Medtronic’s devices help solve some of the most complex healthcare challenges. Keeping those individuals in mind while developing products for Medtronic not only helped Brumfield to craft more productive devices, but also enriched the professional experience for him. In 2005, Brumfield was promoted to the role of Vice President of Strategic Development at Medtronic Spine and Biologics.
Awards & Honors of Recognition
Nearly two decades since moving on from the Medtronic team, David Brumfield still looks back on the experience as invaluable. His time on the team is forever encapsulated in the honors and awards he received while at Medtronic. In 1999, Brumfield received the Medtronic Technical Contributor of the Year Award. He also received the team edition of award in 2000, 2001 and 2002. In 2004, Brumfield received Medtronic’s highest technical honor: entry into the Bakken Society.
About Medtronic
Medtronic is a company committed to creating products and healthcare solutions that make a proactive difference in the lives of people facing the most difficult health challenges. Medtronic aims to assist people in being able to live each day to the fullest — even when that means just having a normal day without worrying about complicated healthcare routines. In recent years, Medtronic has integrated robotic-assisted surgery and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their development and procedures.
