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