A Collection of Insights and Strategies Designed to Elevate Medical Device Technology Access and Global Adoption.
Joan’s work is shaping the MedTech Industry. 
“Having had the opportunity to work alongside Joan Hinrichs at Boston Scientific, it was easy to recognize her keen market access insights and enthusiasm she brought to each engagement with the Cardiac Rhythm Management team.
Joan's strategic contributions across corporate HEMA priorities to drive policy, product value, and access, specifically leading CMS policy analysis, the development of healthcare economic capabilities, and stakeholder engagement across Interventional Cardiology, Rhythm Management, and Peripheral Interventions, enabled cross-functional strategy critical to business success.
Joan's collaborative style made it a pleasure to work with her.”
Steven Jahn.
Vice President - Boston Scientific Rhythm Management Business
“It was a privilege to work alongside Joan Hinrichs and have the opportunity to witness her expertise.
Joan is forward-thinking and motivated, bringing fresh ideas to the table and advocating for creative solutions. We had the chance to collaborate on several projects and concepts, and I found Joan to be thoughtful, organized and eager to learn and understand so she could find the best way forward.
Joan is an asset to every team she works with - and will bring her best self to every project she tackles.”
Stephanie Anderson .
Global Media Brand Strategist - W.L Gore & Associates
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Joan Hinrichs at W.L. Gore particularly on evidence generation and dissemination. Joan brings a strong understanding of healthcare systems and the evidence requirements needed to support successful market access in EMEA.
She approaches complex tasks with great perseverance and diligence and is highly business oriented.
We worked on several joint projects where she supported me in disseminating clinical and health economic data in the German market. Joan is easy to work with and creates a positive and collaborative environment. I would be very happy to work with Joan again.”
Stefan Rodig.
EMEA Health Economic & Value Strategist - W.L Gore & Associates
“I’ve had the pleasure to work with Joan Hinrichs and have consistently been impressed by her thoughtful approach to project management and data analytics. She brings a steady hand to complex tasks and is always looking for ways to improve team coordination.
One example that stood out was when she took the initiative to build a Smartsheet to help track our projects. It wasn’t something that was asked of her, but it quickly became a helpful tool for keeping everyone aligned and informed.
Joan is dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive—someone who will roll up the sleeves and make a big impact. I’ve really appreciated working with her and would highly recommend Joan.”
Yiyan Liu .
Director, Global Evidence & Outcomes - Takeda