Paul Shipley

Paul Shipley is a senior executive at Medtronic, currently serving as Sr. Director and Chief of Staff for the Pain Interventions Operating Unit.1 He has a diverse background that combines military service with extensive experience in the medical device industry.

Career Highlights

Current Role: As Sr. Director and Chief of Staff at Medtronic since January 2024, Paul's responsibilities include:

• Serving as Chief of Staff to the Pain Interventions Operating Unit
• Leading the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process
• Acting as a key strategic planning partner for the Operating Unit General Manager
• Maintaining operating mechanisms, metrics, and accountability systems
• Leading key initiatives identified by the leadership team1

Previous Experience: Paul has been with Medtronic for about 10 years, holding various leadership positions:

• Engineering and Strategy Director
• Engineering Director
• Senior Engineering Manager - Supplier Quality
• Quality Systems Manager
• Principal Quality Applications Specialist1

Background

Military Service: Before joining the medical device industry, Paul served as a Logistics Officer in the United States Marine Corps for 7 years, from 2007 to 2014.1

Education:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University Bloomington
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from The University of Kansas1

Professional Certifications

Paul holds two notable certifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• ISO 13485 - Lead Auditor certification1

Throughout his career, Paul has demonstrated expertise in areas such as engineering, quality management, laboratory services, and business strategy within the medical device industry.