Fractional Executive Leadership

Strategic Medical Leadership from Idea to Market

Strategic guidance bridging science, engineering, and commercialization for medical device and diagnostics innovators.

20+ years of R&D leadership • Ivy League postdoctoral training • Commercialization expertise

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Concept to Market

Execution Focus

Providing senior-level guidance across research, development, and commercialization for startups and established teams.
Medical Innovation

Leadership Expertise

About Us

Guided by Strategic Medical Leadership

Medical innovation is more than good science. It requires clear decisions, experienced leadership, and a practical path forward. We help innovators move confidently from early ideas to real-world medical solutions.

About the Founder

Experienced Leadership, Proven Execution

Strategic medical technology leadership built on deep scientific training and real-world commercialization experience.

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Michael Harman, PhD

Fractional CTO | Diagnostics Evangelist | Commercialization Advisor

Michael Harman, PhD brings over 20 years of combined experience across R&D, executive support, and team leadership in the medical technology sector. His career began with an Ivy League clinical postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, where he developed the foundation for translating deep scientific research into practical solutions.

Since then, he has focused on helping innovators bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and commercial medical products. His expertise spans product strategy, regulatory navigation, and launch execution—with a consistent focus on delivering measurable value to both clients and their investors.

Michael partners with startups, established innovators, and leadership teams to provide the strategic guidance needed to move from concept to market with confidence.

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Years of Experience

Ivy League

Postdoctoral Training

“Strong medical innovation happens when clear strategy meets disciplined execution.”

“Strong medical innovation happens when clear strategy meets disciplined execution.”

Our Services

Dedicated to Medical Innovation

"Strategic Leadership, Proven Execution"

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Fractional CTO Leadership

Executive-level technical guidance on a flexible basis, providing the strategic oversight your team needs without full-time overhead.
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Commercialization Strategy

End-to-end planning from regulatory pathway selection to market entry, ensuring your technology is positioned for success.
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Diagnostics & Device Development

Technical expertise in medical device and in-vitro diagnostics development, translating research into manufacturable products.
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Product Roadmapping

Strategic planning that aligns technical milestones with business objectives and investor expectations.
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Executive Decision Support

Confidential advisory for founders and leadership teams navigating critical technology and investment decisions
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Investor & Partner Engagement

Strategic support for fundraising, due diligence preparation, and building partnerships that accelerate growth and market adoption.
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Trusted by MedTech Innovators
How We Work

Guided by Strategy and Science

We combine deep scientific understanding with practical industry experience, ensuring every decision supports progress, clarity, and real-world impact.

Listen and Assess

We begin by understanding your technology, goals, and constraints to align on what matters most.

Define the Path Forward

Together, we design a clear strategy that connects product development, regulation, and commercialization.

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Execute with Focus

We provide hands-on leadership to guide teams, reduce risk, and keep progress moving.

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Scale and Support

We help you prepare for growth, partnerships, and investment with confidence and clarity.
Years of Medical Leadership
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*Trusted by founders and MedTech teams

Michael brings deep life sciences expertise and a rare ability to connect technology, engineering, and science. His leadership and insight consistently drive meaningful innovation across the biomedical field.

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Carol Malysz Executive Director

Mike is one of the most genuine and well-connected people I’ve met in the life sciences industry. His willingness to help, share insight, and support others speaks volumes about his character and leadership.

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Joey Faia Life Sciences Account Manager, DeXian Signature consultants

Michael Harman is a strong positive influence in the ME Tech world. He offered a lot of valuable insight to our class and especially to me at the beginning of my entrepreneur journey. Directing me to pursue a ‘Design for Manufacturing”. I am very grateful. Thank you.

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Katelyn Holt KT INNOVATIONS, LLC

Mike is an exceptional connector with a rare ability to bring the right people together to solve complex problems. His insight, proactive support, and genuine commitment to helping others succeed have had a meaningful impact on my career and many others.

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Zack Konsin Founder, Founder & Engineer

Mike is deeply driven by helping others succeed and advancing meaningful medical innovation. His passion, selflessness, and ability to elevate the work of those around him make him an exceptional force in the medical technology community.

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Marie Sturgis Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Michael quickly understands where you are and adapts his guidance with clarity and ease. His expertise and steady approach made our work efficient, valuable, and confidence-building.

Charlie Tate
Charlie Tate Medical Sales Leader

Michael brought strong energy, commitment, and insight to our project. His openness to feedback and clear communication made him a valuable partner I’d gladly work with again.

Joshua D. Levin
Joshua D. Levin Director

Michael has helped me multiple times with industry contacts in a timely fashion. Most recently, he connected me to a valuable strategic connection for my company fundraising efforts!

Paul Birkmeyer Medical Device Executive

Michael brings deep expertise across product development and commercialization. His leadership, clear communication, and ability to motivate teams consistently drive strong outcomes.

Marie McCray
Marie McCray Brand Strategist

Michael was a trusted advisor who consistently brought clarity to complex technologies. His clear communication and reliable guidance played a key role in winning competitive development programs.

Juan F Roman
Juan F Roman Global Head of Business Development
Testimonials

Trusted by Innovation Leaders

Founders, executives, and investors share their experiences working with strategic medical leadership focused on execution, clarity, and results.

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Your Innovation Deserves Experienced Leadership

Get clear, senior-level guidance to move medical technologies forward with confidence and focus.

Who This Is For

Built for Medical Innovation Leaders

Strategic partnership for teams ready to move from vision to execution.

Medical Technology Startups

Early-stage companies moving from research and prototyping toward regulatory submission and market entry.

Founders Seeking Executive Guidance

Entrepreneurs who need seasoned leadership to complement technical expertise and accelerate growth.

Leadership Teams Preparing to Scale

Organizations approaching funding rounds, regulatory milestones, or commercial expansion.

Investors Evaluating Opportunities

Funds and advisors seeking independent technical assessment of readiness and execution capability.
Thought Leadership

Featured In

Insights on commercialization strategy, drug development, and bridging the gap between research and real-world impact.

Featured Interview

Featured discussion on translating research into commercial medical products and navigating key mindset shifts.

Source: Eppendorf Biotech Bites
Date: April 2025

Thought Leadership Article

Analysis of drug repurposing strategies in oncology, focused on reducing cost, risk, and time to market.

Source: NEMIC Blog
Date: 2025

Peer-Reviewed Research

Academic publications spanning diagnostics, biomedical engineering, and translational research.

Source: Google Scholar
Years: 2005–Present

Industry Commentary

Tribute highlighting the “Harman Element,” a catalytic leadership style that builds trust, authentic connection, and stronger founder ecosystems through generosity and mentorship.

Source: ASTRA Labs (LinkedIn Pulse)
Date: August 2025

Commercialization Insight

Conversation on commercializing medical diagnostics, covering engineering tradeoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the mindset shift required to move from lab innovation to market-ready products.

Source: CC Life Science (Substack)
Date: December 2023