John Collins

John Collins is the Director of Innovation Platforms at CIMIT (Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation and Technology), a role he has held since August 2008. He is based in Lexington, Massachusetts, and has over 25 years of international experience in technology-driven businesses, particularly in healthcare innovation. His expertise includes managing P&L centers, developing innovative products, and fostering collaborative business relationships across various sectors, including clean energy and medical devices.14

Professional Background

Collins has a strong academic background, holding a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His career includes significant roles such as:

• Co-Founder of Reed Collins LLC, providing consulting services in technology and intellectual property.
• President of TIAX LLC, where he focused on innovation and commercialization.
• Senior Vice President at Arthur D. Little and a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.13

Contributions at CIMIT

At CIMIT, Collins leads initiatives that enhance interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in medicine, science, and engineering to address urgent healthcare challenges. CIMIT is known for its efforts to accelerate the development and commercialization of healthcare innovations through partnerships with teaching hospitals and engineering schools in the Boston area.23 Collins is also involved in mentoring programs aimed at supporting underrepresented innovators in advancing their medical technologies.4