Katie Arnold

Katie Arnold is an Adjunct Lecturer in Healthcare at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She is the founder and principal consultant of SPRIG Consulting, LLC, specializing in healthcare marketing and commercialization strategies for medical technology companies. Her expertise spans product launches, market development, and corporate branding in the medtech sector.

Education:

• MBA (2002), Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University – focus on Marketing, Health Industry Management, and Biotechnology
• BA (1994), Environmental Studies, University of Vermont

Research & Teaching: Katie teaches the course 'Medical Product Commercialization' at Kellogg, emphasizing medtech entrepreneurship, product strategy, and FDA regulatory pathways. Her work integrates insights from decades of industry experience in global product management and healthcare risk mitigation.

Professional Experience:

• Founder & Principal Consultant, SPRIG Consulting, LLC (2008–present)
• Director of Market Development, Kensey Nash Corporation (2005–2008)
• Senior Global Product Manager, Guidant Corporation (2001–2008)
• Healthcare Risk Management roles at CNA Insurance and MMI Insurance (1994–2000)

Awards: Recipient of the Kellogg Health Industry Management Scholarship (2002).