Melissa Smallwood
About Melissa Smallwood
Melissa Smallwood is a Regulatory Affairs Manager at AtriCure, Inc., specializing in regulatory processes for cardiothoracic medical devices. She holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration and has extensive experience in managing regulatory strategies for implantable device innovation.
Work at AtriCure
Melissa Smallwood has been serving as the Regulatory Affairs Manager at AtriCure, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees regulatory processes related to implantable device innovation and market expansion. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at AtriCure from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at AtriCure spans several years, during which she has developed expertise in managing regulatory strategies for Class I-IV cardiothoracic medical devices, including radiofrequency-ablation and cryo-ablation technologies.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Smallwood holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Healthcare Management from Franklin University, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the same institution, studying from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she earned an Associate's degree in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions from Lakeland Community College between 2009 and 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in regulatory affairs, particularly in the medical device sector.
Background
Melissa Smallwood began her career in healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist at the Cleveland Clinic in 2012, where she worked for seven months. She transitioned into regulatory affairs, joining AtriCure in 2015 as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Over the years, she has built a solid foundation in regulatory processes, contributing to her roles at AtriCure and enhancing her professional development in the field.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Smallwood has specialized in regulatory affairs for cardiothoracic medical devices. She has coordinated regulatory strategies for both pre-market and post-market phases on a global scale. Her work has involved managing the regulatory processes for innovative medical devices, demonstrating her capability in navigating complex regulatory environments.