Jessica Richter

Jess Richter is a strategic MedTech leader with 20+ years of experience spanning the full post-engineering product lifecycle; from regulatory, clinical, and evidence-generation strategy to commercialization and operations. Known for simplifying complexity and aligning teams around execution, she brings both strategic vision and practical insight to every engagement.

As Founder and CEO of Richter Advisory Collective, Jess works with innovators as a trusted thought partner, sounding board, and force multiplier for teams. With experience in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, she has learned that success comes from having the right people and strategy, at the right time.  She helps leadership teams ask the right questions, make smarter decisions, and move faster with clarity and confidence, drawing on deep industry expertise, commercial acumen, and a global network to accelerate growth and bring meaningful solutions to patients sooner.

Previously, Jess served as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Veranex, a global Contract Research Organization (CRO), and held leadership roles at Medtronic, Covidien, BD, and Given Imaging, honing her expertise across commercialization, physician engagement, patient advocacy, and operational transformation.

Whether as a consultant, board member, or fractional executive, Jess is committed to advancing the field and giving back through board service, mentorship, and speaking engagements. She is a UC Berkeley graduate, and outside of work she enjoys travel, hiking, exploring new cuisines, and supporting animal welfare.