Margaret Price
About Margaret Price
Margaret Price serves as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at AtriCure, Inc., bringing over 15 years of experience in compliance and legal roles across various healthcare companies. She has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University.
Work at AtriCure
Margaret Price currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at AtriCure, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards within the organization. Her position involves collaborating with various departments to integrate compliance into business strategies and operations, thereby enhancing the company's commitment to ethical practices.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining AtriCure, Margaret Price held several key compliance roles in the healthcare sector. She worked at Abbott as the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for the Medical Devices division from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as Chief Compliance Officer at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and as Principal Legal Counsel at Medtronic from 2008 to 2015. Her extensive experience spans multiple organizations and includes significant contributions to compliance frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Price earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science with a concentration in Political Theory from Wellesley College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She furthered her education at Georgetown University, where she obtained her Doctor of Law (J.D.). Her academic background supports her extensive expertise in compliance and legal matters within the life sciences and healthcare industries.
Achievements in Compliance Management
Throughout her career, Margaret Price has successfully mitigated numerous critical compliance issues, safeguarding her employers from government scrutiny. At Abbott, she led the global integration of the compliance program for the $12 billion Medical Devices division following the acquisition of St. Jude Medical. She is recognized for producing best-in-class audit results and transforming compliance into a valued business partner within organizations.
Global Experience and Leadership
Margaret Price possesses extensive global experience, having worked in regions including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, India, China, and the U.S. She has built and led compliance teams, notably a 15-member team known for talent attraction and development. Her leadership style emphasizes staff development and promotions, positioning compliance as a key player in organizational decision-making.