08 April 2026 | News
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, M.D., as Chief Science, Technology and Medical Affairs Officer, effective April 14.
In this role, Dr. Vigdorchik will oversee the strategy, delivery, and management of the company's global end-to-end technology portfolio, including AI, robotics, smart implants and data. He will also oversee Zimmer Biomet's Medical Education strategy and Global Advisory Board, helping further strengthen Zimmer Biomet's clinical engagement, innovation roadmap and external scientific leadership. Dr. Vigdorchik will report to Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Dr. Vigdorchik is a world-class orthopedic surgeon, and he brings exactly the kind of bold, future-focused leadership we need as we continue to shape the next era of musculoskeletal care," said Tornos. "He understands how to translate clinical insight into meaningful innovation, and his leadership will help us move faster, think bigger and continue advancing our broad suite of robotic and enabling technologies. I'm confident he will play a critical role in accelerating our portfolio strategy and further differentiating Zimmer Biomet in the market."
Dr. Vigdorchik previously served as Zimmer Biomet's Chief Medical Technology Advisor, Adult Reconstruction and Hip Implants. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Vigdorchik held several prominent academic and clinical leadership positions, including serving as Division Chief for national/international reputation and academic promotion on the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement service at HSS and Director of Bone Implant Longevity Research at HSS's Griffin Research Accelerator. In addition, he is currently an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is active in professional societies including The Hip Society, The Knee Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), where he served as the Education and Communications Council Chair and earlier served as Program Chair for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting.
"As a surgeon and innovator, I believe we are at an inflection point where AI, data, and advanced technology will fundamentally redefine the future of orthopedics," said Dr. Vigdorchik. "I've dedicated my career to focus on preventing complications and achieving consistently better outcomes for patients. With strength across its product portfolio, a differentiated suite of robotic and enabling technologies, and a pathway toward fully autonomous robotic technology in orthopedics, Zimmer Biomet is poised to continue pushing the industry forward. I'm excited to join the talented team in this expanded role to help advance that vision and accelerate innovation for surgeons and patients around the world."
Dr. Vigdorchik earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine, completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Detroit Medical Center / Providence Hospital, and received fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at HSS. He also completed an international traveling fellowship in hip preservation surgery with training at centers in Switzerland, Boston Children's Hospital, and Washington University in St. Louis.
