Cleary

Sean M. Cleary

Career Profile

With over 30 years of international healthcare experience, Sean Cleary is a recognized leader in the medical device industry, particularly in the field of cardiology. His expertise includes identifying new medical technologies, developing emerging therapeutic markets, and building high-performing management teams.

Sean has held key leadership positions at both start-ups and multinational biotech corporations. His roles have included strategic development, product commercialization, and executive leadership in sales, marketing, business development, and human resources.

  • Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. – Former Vice President of Global Market Development, overseeing the adoption of Inspire, an innovative implantable device treating obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Abbott Vascular Structural Heart – Served as Divisional Vice President of Sales & Marketing, leading the clinical and commercial launch of MitraClip®, a breakthrough interventional cardiology device.
  • Guidant Corporation – Held senior leadership roles, driving global product launches and market expansion of cardiovascular medical technologies.

Sean has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising, including

  • Guidant Corporation’s spin-off from Eli Lilly & Co.
  • Guidant’s acquisitions of InControl, Inc. and Intermedics
  • Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Guidant
  • Abbott Vascular’s acquisition of Evalve, Inc.

Board Memberships & Advisory Roles

  • 2017–Present: Advisory Board Member, KnectIQ, Inc. (cybersecurity start-up)
  • 2011–2016: Industry Advisory Board Member, Indiana University-Purdue University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering

Community & Volunteer Work

  • Escalante Middle School – Chose Your Future Program
  • Fort Lewis College – Professional Associates Member
  • University of Michigan Ross Business School – Case Competition Judge

Personal Interests

Passionate about family, hiking, kayaking, fishing, golfing, snowshoeing, and skiing