Jack O’Keeffe is co-founder and CTO of Syntropic Medical. With a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from University College Dublin and a demonstrated history working with medical devices at leading global companies such as Baxter and Johnson & Johnson, Jack brings specialist knowledge and industry experience in product development and design control to the team. Jack began his career at Baxter International through the Technical Development Programme, a leadership programme designed to provide selected graduates with a solid career foundation and help shape them into future technical leaders in MedTech R&D. With a broad exposure to global teams through rotational assignments, this experience introduced him to a variety of R&D roles across multiple product teams, providing him with strong fundamentals in medical device development and strengthening his technical leadership skills. During his time at Baxter, Jack led multiple key R&D projects and played a pivotal role in driving innovation within the company. In addition to his industry experience, Jack participated in the Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Programme for Biomedical Design, where he collaborated with top physicians to identify and address real-world medical challenges in neurology and neurosurgery. As a result, his hands-on experience in needs-led innovation and development strategy has been instrumental in shaping Syntropic Medical’s approach to product development.

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  Co-Founder and CTO in Syntropic

  Syntropic develops novel new treatments for psychiatric disorders.