Leading MedTech Forward in the Intelligent Digital Era

Strategy, commercialization and innovation leadership for companies transforming healthcare

Strategy Creation to Execution

Value Creation For The Intelligent Era

These capabilities reflect how we lead complex transformation — aligning strategy, technology, and teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

Accelerate Growth

Commercial excellence that unlocks adoption and revenue in regulated markets

  • Market entry & expansion strategy
  • Sales force optimization
  • Revenue acceleration & P&L growth
  • Value proposition development

Adopt Intelligent Platforms

Turning medical devices, AI and data platforms into a competitive advantage

  • Digital health strategy
  • Applied AI implementation roadmaps
  • Data platform architecture
  • Integration into operational workflows

Scale Innovation

Connecting product and company strategy to customer value and business model success

  • Product-market fit validation
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Customer discovery & insights
  • Strategic partnerships

New Business Models

Redesigning how MedTech creates, captures and compounds value

  • Commercial model design
  • Data monetization strategies
  • Revenue-sharing agreements
  • Platform & ecosystem strategies
Our Services

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions for MedTech companies navigating growth, market entry, and digital transformation.

Growth Strategy

Growth Strategy

Strategic Decisions for Long-Term Growth

We help MedTech companies make informed strategic decisions by identifying where to play, how to win, and how to create durable competitive advantage. We align product strategy, clinical value, and commercial opportunity for long-term growth.

Go-To-Market Excellence

Go-To-Market Excellence

Commercial Strategies for Speed and Scale

We build commercial strategies designed for speed and scale — so innovative technologies can become standard of care. Our approach ensures your breakthrough solution reaches the clinicians and patients who need it most.

Fractional Leadership

Fractional Leadership

Interim Executive Leadership

We provide interim executive leadership that brings clarity, structure, and momentum to critical growth moments. Our fractional leaders embed within your team to drive transformation and prepare your organization for the next stage of growth.

Proprietary Frameworks & AI-Enabled Tools

Our work is supported by proprietary frameworks, diagnostic models, and AI-enabled tools designed to help leadership teams move from insight to execution.

These tools are embedded into each engagement to assess readiness, align strategy with operations, and accelerate decision-making — enabling measurable impact across complex MedTech organizations.

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Strategic collaboration and data analytics

Our Approach

Three pillars that drive sustainable transformation

Strategic Alignment

Unify executive teams around clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

Hands-On Execution

Embed within your team to drive implementation, not just recommendations.

Measurable Outcomes

Focus on value creation, market adoption, and commercial success metrics.

Data and insights background

Resources & Insights

Download our frameworks, whitepapers, and strategic briefs to accelerate your healthcare technology initiatives

The AI Readiness Curve in MedTech
Framework

The AI Readiness Curve in MedTech

A comprehensive framework for evaluating your organization's AI maturity and identifying critical milestones for successful AI integration

A comprehensive framework for evaluating your organization's AI maturity and identifying the critical milestones needed to successfully integrate artificial intelligence into medical technology products.

AI StrategyMedTech

What you will learn

Assessment framework across infrastructure, data governance, talent, and culture
Benchmarking methodology against industry leaders
Phased roadmap for AI integration
Risk mitigation strategies for regulatory compliance
How Intelligent Systems Are Redefining Value in Healthcare
White Paper

How Intelligent Systems Are Redefining Value in Healthcare

Explore how AI and intelligent platforms are fundamentally changing value creation and capture in healthcare with case studies and ROI frameworks

Explore how AI and intelligent platforms are fundamentally changing value creation and capture in healthcare. Includes case studies, ROI frameworks, and strategic positioning guidance.

Value CreationAI Platforms

What you will learn

Case studies from successful AI platform implementations
ROI calculation framework for intelligent systems
Value proposition design for payers and providers
Strategic positioning in the intelligent healthcare ecosystem
The Path from Device to Data Business Model
Strategic Brief

The Path from Device to Data Business Model

Strategic playbook for medical device companies transitioning to data-driven business models with monetization strategies and regulatory guidance

Strategic playbook for medical device companies transitioning to data-driven business models. Covers monetization strategies, regulatory considerations, and organizational transformation.

Business Model InnovationDigital Transformation

What you will learn

Five monetization models for data-driven medical devices
Regulatory pathways for software as a medical device (SaMD)
Organizational structure changes required for data businesses
Pricing strategies for subscription and value-based models

Insights

Intelligent Autonomy: The Next Frontier of AI in MedTech
NEW
White Paper

Intelligent Autonomy: The Next Frontier of AI in MedTech

How agentic and vertical AI systems are transforming the medical technology industry from assisted intelligence to autonomous decision-making.

This paper explores the emerging field of agentic vertical AI systems, market trends, unique use cases, the legal and governance challenges around development and deployment, and strategic opportunities for MedTech leaders looking to leverage this coming advancement in technology.

Autonomous AIWorkflow OptimizationIntelligent MedTechGovernance

What you will learn

Technical overview of AI and the agentic stack
The autonomy spectrum: From decision support to independent action
Governance frameworks for autonomous medical AI systems
Organizational readiness and leadership considerations
Commercial case studies of agentic systems
The Role of Private Investment and SaMD in the Evolution of Healthcare
Forbes Article

The Role of Private Investment and SaMD in the Evolution of Healthcare

How private capital can accelerate or decelerate the SaMD opportunity

An exploration of how private investment and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) are interconnected for the advancement of innovation and transformation in healthcare.

SaMDPrivate Investment

What you will learn

What is SaMD
Why VCs are hesitant to fund SaMD
How investors can support SaMD
How Personalization Could Lead to Further Fragmentation in Healthcare
Forbes Article

How Personalization Could Lead to Further Fragmentation in Healthcare

The unintended consequences of hyper-personalized medicine on healthcare systems

An examination of how the push for personalized healthcare experiences may inadvertently create new challenges for care coordination and system integration.

PersonalizationHealthcare Systems

What you will learn

Understanding the issue of fragmented care
The value of personalized care
The interoperability challenge
The call for open and connected platforms
Want to Build a Competitive Robot? Build for the ASC
Podcast

Want to Build a Competitive Robot? Build for the ASC

Surgibots Podcast discussion on surgical robotics strategy and the ambulatory surgery center opportunity

A conversation exploring the strategic considerations for building competitive surgical robotics platforms, with a focus on the growing ASC market.

Surgical RoboticsASC Strategy

What you will learn

The shift of procedures to the ASC setting
What the product-market fit looks like
The shift from implant sales to technology-driven sales
The new business model opportunities
Professional consultation meeting

Need More PersonalizedGuidance?

Our resources and frameworks provide a starting point, but every organization's journey is unique. Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities.

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Case Studies

Real-world impact across healthcare technology sectors

Digital Transformation & AI Readiness
Organizational Readiness

Digital Transformation & AI Readiness

CHALLENGE

Organization lacked infrastructure and alignment to adopt AI and digital capabilities at scale.

SOLUTION

Conducted organizational readiness assessment, developed digital transformation roadmap, and launched initial AI pilots and enterprise services.

Established foundation for enterprise-wide intelligent technology adoption.
Enterprise AI Strategy & Roadmap
AI Strategy

Enterprise AI Strategy & Roadmap

CHALLENGE

Healthcare organization sought to adopt AI but lacked strategic clarity on prioritization and implementation.

SOLUTION

Developed enterprise AI strategy identifying high-impact use cases, governance framework, and phased implementation roadmap.

Launched initial AI initiatives with executive alignment and measurable performance targets.
AI Platform Partner Ecosystem Strategy
AI Platform Ecosystem

AI Platform Partner Ecosystem Strategy

CHALLENGE

AI platform company needed to accelerate healthcare market adoption through device manufacturer and health system partnerships.

SOLUTION

Developed partner ecosystem strategy identifying OEM integration opportunities, co-development frameworks, and joint go-to-market approaches.

Established partner ecosystem driving platform adoption across multiple device categories and clinical applications.

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Leading the Future
of MedTech

Leading MedTech innovation

Crescent Strategy Consulting helps MedTech companies turn breakthrough technologies into scalable growth — combining strategic clarity, technological insight, and hands-on execution leadership.

We move faster than large consulting firms and go deeper than independent advisors — embedding with your teams to align decisions, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable results across complex global markets.

Our flexible engagement model adapts to your stage and scale — from interim executive leadership to focused functional teams or multi-disciplinary programs — ensuring every solution is tailored to deliver maximum impact.

From Growth to Efficiency
$1.2B+ in total value delivered

Driving measurable top-line and bottom-line performance across global health technology companies.

20+
Years Experience
$800M+
Revenue Impact
$400M+
Operational Excellence
50+
Healthcare Orgs
Leadership for Advanced & Intelligent Technologies

Leadership for Advanced
& Intelligent Technologies

Crescent Strategy Consulting is led by Sabeen Shaikh, a MedTech strategy executive with deep experience across advanced and intelligent healthcare technologies. Her work spans robotics and enabling technologies, neuro tech, digital platforms, and AI-enabled solutions — as well as diagnostic and software-based innovations that are reshaping clinical decision-making and care delivery.

She has led growth and adoption initiatives across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, aligning product strategy, commercialization, and new value models to scale breakthrough innovations globally. Sabeen brings a unique ability to guide organizations through high-stakes transformation — combining strategic clarity, hands-on execution leadership, and a deep understanding of where healthcare technology is heading next.

Sabeen believes tomorrow's most effective healthcare leaders will be those who can merge data intelligence, human-centered design, and bold decision-making to transform how innovation reaches patients. Her work blends strategic clarity with hands-on execution, guiding organizations through high-stakes transformation and positioning them to lead in the era of intelligent MedTech.

Sabeen Shaikh - Managing Partner

Sabeen Shaikh

Managing Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our approach to healthcare technology strategy, AI integration, and fractional executive leadership.

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