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Dr. Trymore Magomana, MBA. DrPH • MBA • RAC-Devices®

Regulatory Affairs & Medical Device Executive | Global Health & Policy

I am a global regulatory affairs executive with over a decade of life-sciences experience directing medical-device strategy, compliance governance, and multi-market access across the U.S., EU, UK, LATAM, and APAC. Trained as a public-health scientist and systems thinker, I integrate regulatory rigor, health-policy insight, and responsible leadership to stabilize organizations, accelerate innovation, and strengthen patient outcomes worldwide.

Latest Insights

I write about regulatory governance and the systems that enable safe medical-device innovation across global markets. With training in sub-Saharan African public health systems, I also explore health policy, implementation, and institutional capacity-building across the region.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in these posts are my own and are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not represent the views of my employer or any affiliated organization and should not be interpreted as regulatory, legal, or business advice.

Academic Publications & Thesis

2019
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Towards Achieving the 95% Treatment Coverage for Hard-to-Reach Populations
Doctoral Dissertation (DrPH), Indiana University. Focus on utilizing community retail pharmacies to improve ART access in Lusaka, Zambia.
2017
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The Impact of EU MDR on Innovation Velocity in Small-Cap Manufacturers
Published in: Journal of Regulatory Science & Engineering.

Creative Works (Novels)

2013
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Ill at Ease
Publisher: Primedia E-Launch LLC. A novel exploring social dynamics and historical wounds in post-independence Zimbabwe.

Professional Profile

Dr. Trymore Magomana is a regulatory science executive with over 15 years of experience advancing disciplined governance, global health policy alignment, and medical device innovation across U.S., EU, UK, LATAM, and APAC markets. His work integrates complex regulatory frameworks with the practical realities of organizational leadership—ensuring that innovation, safety, and compliance advance together with clarity and integrity.

He specializes in transforming fragmented regulatory environments into coherent, audit-ready systems that support business continuity, market expansion, and responsible decision-making. His leadership reflects a commitment to evidence-based strategy, structured execution, and a global view of health outcomes.

Focus & Advocacy

Systems Leadership & Regulatory Governance

Rather than treating regulation as a constraint, Dr. Magomana advocates for a systems-thinking approach where compliance acts as the operating infrastructure for sustainable innovation. He emphasizes capability-building, the development of empowered teams, and the strategic use of frameworks such as FDA regulations, EU MDR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and global vigilance systems to drive organizational resilience.

Public Health Integration & Global Policy Insight

Grounded in a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), his perspective bridges the space between regulatory science and population-level health impact. He focuses on how disciplined execution—across clinical evidence, labeling governance, risk management, and lifecycle oversight—shapes patient safety and health system performance across diverse geographies.

Ethics, Transparency, & Responsible Leadership

His work is guided by a belief that scientific and regulatory progress are inseparable from ethical stewardship. He supports transparent decision-making, balanced risk evaluation, and governance models that maintain public trust in health technologies and the systems that regulate them.

The Path of Insight

Beginning in quality and regulatory engineering roles before progressing into senior leadership positions at Ambu, Abbott, Baxter, Cook Medical, CVRx, and Wipro, Dr. Magomana has built a career defined by clarity in complex environments. He has led multi-market access pathways, EU MDR transitions, FDA submissions, clinical evidence strategies, and portfolio-level risk governance for global life-sciences organizations.

This website serves as a repository for the insights gathered along that journey—capturing lessons learned across regulatory operations, health authority engagement, vigilance, digital regulatory systems, and global compliance architecture. It is a space where professional practice, personal reflection, and scholarly inquiry converge.

Primary Purpose

“To contribute to the global discourse on regulatory science through disciplined inquiry, shared experience, and a steadfast commitment to responsible leadership.”

Executive Leadership & Regulatory Impact

Dec 2024 – Present
Manager, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs & Vigilance
Ambu Inc | Noblesville, IN
Leads global Regulatory and Clinical Affairs operations spanning the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, LATAM, and APAC. Oversees enterprise compliance to EU MDR, including EUDAMED registrations, UDI submissions, vigilance reporting, and manufacturer/EC REP oversight. Directs PMS, CERs, PMCF/PMS Plans, and SSCP development. Represents Ambu in direct interactions with FDA, Notified Bodies, and global health authorities, shaping regulatory strategy across the respiratory and anesthesia portfolio.
Key Impact Areas:
  • Global RA/CA leadership across multi-jurisdictional portfolios
  • EUDAMED, UDI, vigilance, and lifecycle data governance
  • Health authority negotiations and regulatory strategy execution
Dec 2023 – Dec 2024
Specialist II, Regulatory Affairs
Cook Medical Inc | Bloomington, IN
Led multi-country transformation from MDD to EU MDR, including structured gap assessments and risk analysis across Class IIb/III portfolios. Managed global device listings, establishment registrations, and product licensing. Authored CEPs, CERs, and technical documentation for annual reports and PMA supplements.
Key Impact Areas:
  • MDR transition leadership and regulatory remediation
  • Technical file authorship (CERs, CEPs, Design Dossiers)
  • FDA and OUS annual reporting, PMA supplement preparation
Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
CVRx Inc | St. Paul, MN
Directed regulatory strategy for neuromodulation devices (Barostim). Supported IDE submissions, clinical protocol approvals, and FDA/CRO negotiations. Managed PMA supplements, annual reports, and global lifecycle compliance under ISO 13485, MDR, and MDSAP.
Key Impact Areas:
  • Clinical trial regulatory submissions and IDE stewardship
  • PMA maintenance for Class III implantable devices
  • Global QMS & regulatory alignment (ISO, MDR, MDSAP)
Aug 2021 – Dec 2022
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Abbott Laboratories | St. Paul, MN
Delivered regulatory leadership across U.S. and international markets for vascular and cardiac devices. Executed 510(k)s, MDR Technical Files, and PMA supplement submissions. Supported conformity assessments, labeling/UDI activities, and audit readiness.
Key Impact Areas:
  • 510(k), PMA, CE/MDR submissions and lifecycle strategy
  • Global regulatory intelligence and cross-functional leadership
  • Labeling, UDI, and risk-based compliance systems
Sept 2020 – Aug 2021
Regulatory Affairs Project Manager
Baxter Healthcare | Chicago, IL
Served as RA lead for QMS activities, internal/external audits, PMS programs, and CAPA governance. Directed UDI and device master data collection for GUDID and EUDAMED. Supported PMA, 510(k), and technical file documentation across critical care portfolios.
Key Impact Areas:
  • Audit readiness, CAPA governance, and PMS leadership
  • UDI, GUDID, and EUDAMED data architecture
  • Regulatory submissions and cross-functional program management
May 2016 – Aug 2020
Senior Management Consultant – Global Life Sciences
Wipro Technologies | East Brunswick, NJ
Advised global medical device manufacturers on regulatory strategy, new product development, and global market access. Led creation and submission of 510(k), PMA, and CE Mark dossiers. Provided enterprise QMS compliance support under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
Key Impact Areas:
  • Regulatory strategy consulting for multinational portfolios
  • New product development & market entry (U.S., EU, APAC)
  • QMS modernization and compliance remediation
July 2010 – July 2014
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Engineer
Intertek Group PLC | Arlington Heights, IL
Performed device testing and conformity assessments across electrical, mechanical, and safety domains. Conducted risk management evaluations aligned with ISO 14971 and supported global manufacturers through regulatory audits and product certification.
Key Impact Areas:
  • Device safety testing & IEC/ISO compliance evaluations
  • ISO 14971 risk analysis and regulatory documentation
  • Conformity assessment & certification support

Education & Executive Credentials

A multidisciplinary foundation spanning regulatory science, public health, ethics, and international strategy—supporting high-stakes decision-making across global medical device and health-policy environments.

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Indiana University
Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Focus: Global Health Systems & Regulatory Science
Master of Regulatory Affairs (MRA)
The University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine
Focus: Devices, Biologics & Global Strategy
Master of Business Admin (MBA)
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gies College of Business
Focus: Int'l Business & Corporate Strategy
Master of Arts (MA)
Loyola University Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine
Focus: Bioethics & Health Policy
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Grinnell College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Biology & Environmental Studies
RAC-Devices®
Regulatory Affairs Prof. Society

Executive Expertise

Global Regulatory Affairs & Medical Device Executive with 15+ years driving portfolio strategy, enterprise compliance, and cross-functional regulatory governance across Class I–III devices. Experienced in U.S. and OUS registrations, lifecycle leadership, UDI/labeling infrastructure, and regulatory operations modernization. Proven record delivering audit-ready systems, stabilizing complex portfolios, and influencing executive decision-making with disciplined regulatory intelligence.

Org Leadership & Talent Development

Building empowered, high-performing RA teams through coaching, capability-building, and cross-functional influence. Oversight of resource planning and succession pipelines.

Global Strategy & Market Access

Driving executive decisions for 510(k), PMA, De Novo, EU MDR, and APAC pathways. Leading risk-to-market analyses for new technologies.

Health Authority Engagement

Direct interface with FDA, Notified Bodies, and regulators. Managing Q-submissions, deficiency responses, and negotiations to maintain continuity.

Regulatory Ops & Governance

Leadership of submissions, change control, and maintenance. Ensuring data integrity across DRLM/FURLS, GUDID, and EUDAMED infrastructures.

Labeling, Claims & PMS

Expertise in UDI, labeling governance, ad-promo review, and post-market surveillance. Driving vigilance reporting, MDR, and complaint-handling alignment.

Quality Systems & Risk Mgmt

Oversight of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, MDSAP, ISO 14971, and FMEA frameworks. Supporting audits, CAPA governance, and lifecycle risk controls.

Digital Systems & Data

Implementation of RIM systems, structured data, and enterprise reporting. Ensuring data harmonization across global systems (SAP, Trackwise).

Crisis & Remediation

Navigating escalations, supply-chain disruptions, and field actions. Partnering with legal and operations to restore compliance and business continuity.

Professional Credentials
  • RAC-Devices® (Regulatory Affairs Certification)
  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
  • Master of Regulatory Affairs (MRA)
  • Master of Business Admin (MBA)

Signature Strengths

Regulatory Intelligence Portfolio Governance Cross-Functional Leadership Data Integrity Risk-Based Decision Making Regulatory Architecture Health Policy Operational Excellence UDI/Labeling Systems

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Location
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