R&D Group Manager at Synthes

Michael Lehmicke has over 16 years in medical device development with a focus on biologics and biomaterials. He has lead product development teams for class II devices, human cell and tissue based products, and drug/device combination products. He is both a creator and an inventor with multiple US patents.

Areas of expertise include: cell based tissue engineering, bioceramics, biodegradable polymers, project management, strategic pipeline development, and business development. Lehmicke has knowledge of US and OUS device regulations.

Michael Lehmicke believes we can improve the standard of medical care without driving up costs by creating meaningful solutions to unsolved medical problems. Lehmicke cares about the impact that he has on the lives of surgeons and their patients; this is why he comes to work every day.