Richter Advisory Collective (RAC) provides fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) support and strategic advisory services for innovative MedTech companies that are translating exceptional technology into scalable, commercial success.
Founded by Jessica Richter, a MedTech executive and former GM/COO with 20 years of experience across commercial strategy, regulatory and clinical planning, and global operations, RAC helps companies bridge the critical gap between great technology and real-world adoption.
At Richter Advisory Collective, we work as your fractional COO, strategic advisor, or cross-functional integrator to:
Through a curated network of trusted subject matter experts (SMEs) across regulatory, clinical, quality, reimbursement, marketing, commercialization, and investment, RAC brings the right expertise at the right moment so your internal team can stay focused on innovating.
Jess is a strategic MedTech leader and illuminator with 20+ years of experience guiding medical device, diagnostic, and digital health companies across the full post-engineering lifecycle- from regulatory and clinical strategy to evidence generation, commercialization, and operations. Known for simplifying complexity and brining teams into alignment, she blends strategic clarity with practical, real-world execution.
As Founder of Richter Advisory Collective, Jess partners with MedTech innovators as a trusted thought partner, sounding board, and force multiplier. She helps leaders ask the right questions, make smarter decisions, and move faster with confidence—drawing on deep industry expertise, commercial acumen, and a global network of subject-matter experts to accelerate growth and bring meaningful solutions to patients sooner.
Previously, Jess served as EVP & General Manager of a global Contract Research Organization (CRO), guiding teams across regulatory, quality, clinical, commercial, and market access functions. Earlier roles at Medtronic, Covidien, Given Imaging, and Becton Dickinson shaped her expertise in commercialization, physician engagement, patient advocacy and operational transformation.
Jess contributes to the broader MedTech ecosystem through board roles with MedtechWOMEN and UCLA’s Technology Development Group, and by mentoring emerging innovators through MedTech Innovator, Stanford Biodesign, UC Berkeley MTM, and UCLA Biodesign.
A proud UC Berkeley alum (Go Bears!), Jess enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new cuisines, spend time loved ones, and supporting animal welfare organizations.
