Steven Chackowicz will be responsible for identifying and commercialising research in the medical device sector.

Canada-based commercialisation firm Mars Innovation appointed Steven Chackowicz (pictured) as its executive-in-residence for medical devices yesterday with responsibility for technology scouting and commercialisation in the space.

Chackowicz landed the role on the strength of his entrepreneurial record at early-stage healthcare and life science companies, where he is credited with smoothing the path to financial stability by pushing revenue growth and product adoption.

He will perform his duties on behalf of Mars Innovation’s 15 affiliates, which consist of universities, health systems and…