When Healthcare Innovation Meets Reality: A Roche Leader's Transformation

Stephen Ranjan, Global Head of Digital Health at Roche, just shared something that will change how you think about innovation leadership.

After 20+ years chasing breakthrough technologies, Stephen discovered his biggest wins came not from better tech, but from understanding the intricate dance between patients, doctors, and payers. His insight: even the most brilliant diabetes management solution can fail if you don't know who's actually paying for it.

What you'll learn:

• Why customer centricity is your compass for navigating uncertainty
• How to lead transformation when you don't have all the answers
• The framework for managing innovation portfolios in regulated industries
• Why vulnerability, not authority, drives alignment in large organizations

Stephen breaks down the complex healthcare ecosystem and shows how these principles apply to any industry facing AI disruption. His approach to managing technical uncertainty alongside organizational readiness offers a practical roadmap for leaders wrestling with transformation challenges.

The most powerful moment: When Stephen explains why saying "I don't know" as a leader actually expands your influence rather than diminishes it.

Whether you're in healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, or any complex regulated environment, this episode gives you immediately actionable frameworks for driving meaningful change.