Dave Mugan

Background

About Dave Mugan

I provide practical leadership to neuromodulation startups and scale-ups navigating the transition from scientific concept to clinical, regulatory, and commercial reality.I have spent more than two decades working in neuromodulation, spanning senior scientific, clinical, and commercial leadership roles across established medtech companies and high-growth ventures. Most recently, I served as VP of Scientific Affairs at Saluda Medical, where I was closely involved in therapy development, clinical strategy, and the translation of novel neurostimulation approaches into robust clinical programs.I now work as an independent advisor and founder of NeuroStim Solutions, supporting founders, executives, and technical teams developing implantable neurostimulation technologies.My work typically focuses on:• Shaping clinical and regulatory strategy• De-risking early technology and development decisions• Translating complex science into clear, actionable plans• Supporting fundraising, pitch development, and technical diligence• Providing hands-on executive and board-level advisoryI work in a focused, hands-on manner, helping teams bring clarity to complexity and make confident decisions at critical stages of development.