Pereira D.Valada M.P.Marcao R.Santos V.R.Monteiro S.Dhar B.K.Mahidol University2025-06-202025-06-202025-04-24Strategic Management Regulatory Challenges and Global Governance of Medtech (2025) , 253-284https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/110796The medical device industry drives healthcare improvement through technology, enhancing patient outcomes and solving complex challenges. Success relies heavily on effective leadership and innovation, promoting creativity and resilience. While leadership and innovation are individually essential, their interplay remains underexplored. This literature review examines how leadership styles influence innovation in medical device development, focusing on qualities that foster innovation and the impact of organizational culture. Case studies highlight strategic leadership combined with targeted innovation strategies, guiding leaders to effectively navigate regulatory demands and competitive pressures.Business, Management and AccountingMedicineHealth ProfessionsEconomics, Econometrics and FinanceBook ChapterSCOPUS10.4018/979-8-3373-1205-7.ch0102-s2.0-105007786056