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Joseph J. Stich

Eden Prairie

Summary

Energetic, analytical, and experienced leader in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device/Diagnostic industry with comprehensive commercial and operational background. Unique skill sets combining business leadership with human resources experience, guiding senior management teams to maximize corporate success. History of consistent success and increased responsibilities in Sales, Marketing, Corporate Development, and General Management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Surmodics, Inc.
2020 - Current
  • Oversee all aspects of Human Resources for US and Ireland employees, including staffing, performance management, and benefits administration.
  • Secretary of Organization and Compensation Committee. Establish annual corporate compensation policy, cultural assessments, and annual incentive plans.
  • Designated fiduciary for 401K benefits administration.
  • Appointed as Surmodics Chief Pandemic Officer during COVID-19 and led business continuity planning throughout the pandemic.

President/General Manager – In Vitro Diagnostics

Surmodics, Inc
01.2011 - Current
  • Leading Surmodics IVD business unit, including functional areas of R&D, Technical Support, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.
  • Implemented profit maximization strategy and grew Surmodics IVD business from $13 million to $30 million in annual revenue and EBITDA from $5 million to $16 million, tripling the valuation of the business.

Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy

Surmodics, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Recruited to Surmodics to lead Corporate Development and Strategic Planning efforts in support of three business units (i.e., Medical Device, In-Vitro Diagnostics, Drug Delivery).
  • Spearheaded strategic assessment initiative and provided project leadership for divestment of drug delivery business unit.
  • Partnered with shareholder activist firm Starboard Value to reassess Surmodics corporate strategy and implement mutually agreeable solutions to unlock value.
  • Led internal team through internationally focused divestment process for drug delivery business and led transition planning for eighty employees based in Birmingham, AL.

Vice President, Corporate Development

Abraxis Bioscience
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Recruited to Abraxis Bioscience by former CEO of MGI Pharma to head all corporate development activities and build business and corporate development capabilities and processes.

Vice President, Executive Advisor

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Requested by President of Eisai US to lead integration initiatives and set up best practice standards for Eisai. Completed assessments of internal functions and led seven process improvement teams to enhance standard operating procedures at Eisai. Efforts led to positioning the firm more competitively among its peer companies.

Vice President, Sales

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Following the acquisition of Guilford Pharmaceuticals, took on senior leadership of four sales and account management teams, encompassing 170 associates and managing an annual budget of $100 million.

Senior Director, Business Development & Licensing

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Recruited by CEO of MGI Pharma to implement MGI Pharma’s business development, licensing, and acquisition strategies in 2004 and 2005.

President/COO - Pharmaceutical Corp. of America (PCA)

Publicis Healthcare Specialty Group
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Asked by the board of Nelson Communications to assume leadership of PCA. Successfully launched a new contract marketing business model to become the fastest growing company within Publicis Healthcare Specialty Group in 2002/2003.

Senior Product Manager - Global Marketing

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1999 - 01.2000

Product Manager - US Marketing

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1997 - 01.1999

Manager/Senior Analyst Marketing Research

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1992 - 01.1996

Field Sales Representative/District Sales Advisor

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1988 - 01.1992

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing/Management

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
Kansas City, MO
01.1996

Bachelor of Business Administration - Psychology Minor

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – WHITEWATER
01.1988

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial acumen
  • Revenue generation
  • Staff development
  • Process improvements
  • Partnership development
  • Marketing expertise
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic leadership
  • Human resources management
  • Integration Management

Timeline

President/General Manager – In Vitro Diagnostics

Surmodics, Inc
01.2011 - Current

Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy

Surmodics, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011

Vice President, Corporate Development

Abraxis Bioscience
01.2009 - 01.2010

Vice President, Executive Advisor

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Vice President, Sales

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Senior Director, Business Development & Licensing

Eisai Pharmaceuticals (MGI PHARMA, Inc)
01.2004 - 01.2005

President/COO - Pharmaceutical Corp. of America (PCA)

Publicis Healthcare Specialty Group
01.2001 - 01.2003

Senior Product Manager - Global Marketing

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1999 - 01.2000

Product Manager - US Marketing

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1997 - 01.1999

Manager/Senior Analyst Marketing Research

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1992 - 01.1996

Field Sales Representative/District Sales Advisor

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
01.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Business Administration - Psychology Minor

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – WHITEWATER

Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Surmodics, Inc.
2020 - Current

Master of Business Administration - Marketing/Management

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY

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