Trusted Partners

Getting a medical device to market involves expertise in a lot of areas, not just QA and RA. What we have found over the years that what counts most of all is experience, people who have walked the walk as opposed to just talking the talk. Whilst innovation comes from all areas we cannot expect all innovators to have done this before but getting advice from people who have is essential.

The following people know what to look out for as they have been there and done it, experiencing the highs as well as the lows.

If contacting any of the companies listed below please say Stephen or Maria at Practical QARA referred you.

How to Start Up in MedTech

If you're a start-up, this is a great place knowledge base. Steve Bell has over thirty years of experience in MedTech, and for over ten years worked in multiple start-up division within Johnson & Johnson. Importantly, he has spent two decades doing hard core MedTech start-ups across the globe, raised over $1.5 B in capital, and helped to build the biggest Medical Device Unicorn in Europe. He has had successes and failures - and seen it all in startups and larger established companies. He knows what works and what doesn't.
Stephen from Practical QARA has worked with Steve at CMR Surgical and Maria knows Steve from his time working with Gynaecare.
Contact Steve here or click on the company icon.

International Commercialization Growth Partners

Craig and his team are dedicated to empowering C-Suite executives and Vice President leadership personnel in companies across various sectors of the healthcare technology industry. This includes; Medical Device, SaaS, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Digital Health, Telemedicine, and Laboratory. Their mission is to help companies commercialize products and services and to uncover, identify, and address the hidden gaps and deficiencies in their commercialization processes and strategies.

Contact Craig here or click on the company icon.

UberFractional

UberFractional is a platform dedicated to providing access to a diverse pool of experienced fractional professionals, enabling companies to scale efficiently, drive innovation, and achieve their goals without the burden of long-term commitments.

With the rise in Fractional resourcing UberFractional’s mission is to bridge the gap between businesses in need of expertise and professionals seeking meaningful, flexible work. The aim to create a seamless experience where companies thrive with the right talent, and professionals enjoy the freedom to work on their own terms.

Visit UberFractional here or click on the image

Blue Goat Cyber

Medical device manufacturers face growing cyber threats and complex regulatory hurdles that can delay market entry and put patient safety at risk. Blue Goat Cyber provides expert cybersecurity guidance to identify risks, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with FDA, MDR, IVDR and ISO 27001. Their team helps streamline regulatory approvals, safeguard patient data, and fortify products against constantly evolving threats. Threats are constantly changing and becoming more complex requiring specialist expertise, and constant vigilance. With Blue Goat Cyber as a trusted partner, manufacturers can confidently bring secure, compliant devices to market—protecting both patients and their brand reputation.

Contact Blue Goat Cyber here or Click on the company icon.

SparkLife

SparkLife, founded by John Perkins and Carolyn Kelday, brings over 30 years of combined experience in healthcare marketing, working with leading companies such as Medtronic and Baxter. They offer a proven marketing system to help life science businesses grow by engaging more customers and patients. With expertise in branding, digital strategy, and platforms like LinkedIn and Meta, they deliver impactful campaigns tailored to the medical device sector.

Contact SparkLife here or click on the company icon.