Jessica Richter

Jessica is the Regulatory & Quality Services General Manager of Veranex, an end-to-end, global, tech-enabled, concept-through-commercialization medical device service provider.  She directs client communications, business development, resource planning, project operations and accounting, and results tracking.  Jessica also establishes policies that promote the organization’s diverse culture and strategic vision.  She possesses extensive experience with medical devices and diagnostics, specializing in Software as a Medical Device (SaMDs), surgical innovation, oncology, aesthetics, and gastroenterology technologies. Jessica previously led commercialization teams within Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) where she spearheaded high-impact projects in the areas of strategic sales planning, physician education, collaboration with patient advocacy groups, and change management.  She serves on the board of directors for MedtechWomen and UCLA's Technology Development Group (TDG).  She is also an advisor for startups, accelerators, and universities, including CLSI’s FAST program, MedTech Innovator, UC Berkeley's Master of Translational Medicine program, the Mayo Clinic’s Executive Steering Committee for the Surgical Innovation Summit, and UCLA Biodesign.   Jessica earned her BA in Communications and Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.