In this episode, we sit down with Gary Thomas, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Development at Onkos Surgical, a company delivering breakthrough innovations for musculoskeletal oncology. With over 30 years of experience in MedTech—much of it in the ortho-spine space—Gary shares his remarkable leadership journey, beginning in aerospace and culminating in the fight against cancer-related infections.

We cover:

How discipline, fitness, and early morning rituals drive high performance
His transition from aerospace into MedTech—and why he still recruits from that world
Lessons from launching high-stakes products under pressure
The moment his career accelerated and the mindset that got him there
The key differences between directors and VPs—and why some don’t make the leap
How he evaluates leadership potential in technical professionals
Why culture isn’t just a buzzword—and how high-performing teams self-correct
What makes Onkos Surgical’s NanoSap™ technology a game-changer for infection prevention

Gary’s practical insights on leadership, talent development, and execution make this a can’t-miss episode for anyone aspiring to lead at the highest levels in MedTech.

Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-thomas-00a8a533/

Onkos Surgical on the web: https://onkossurgical.com/