Reed Sprague is the Executive Director of Stanford Medicine's Industry Relations (SM-IR) group, responsible for aligning Stanford Medicine's strategic objectives with robust industry partnerships. A seasoned technologist and strategic innovator, Reed brings over 27 years of experience leading complex projects and diverse teams. He excels at simplifying intricate challenges and crafting comprehensive solutions that integrate people, processes, and technology. His strengths include finding strategic alignment and crafting communication that effectively engages stakeholders, partners, and team members to drive consensus and action. In his current role, Reed facilitates connections between innovative industry leaders and Stanford Medicine's extensive research ecosystem and renowned faculty. His team fosters collaborative research initiatives and strategic multi-year partnerships designed to advance scientific discovery and amplify Stanford Medicine's mission.