Kevin Leung, Pharm D, Ms, Rac
About Kevin Leung, Pharm D, Ms, Rac
Kevin Leung, Pharm D, Ms, Rac, is the Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at Canary Medical Inc., with over 15 years of experience in life sciences and medical technology. He has held regulatory roles at several companies, including Edwards Lifesciences and MicroVention-Terumo, and has a strong educational background in pharmacy and regulatory science.
Current Role at Canary Medical
Kevin Leung serves as the Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at Canary Medical Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His work supports the development and launch of medical products, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing patient care through innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Canary Medical, Kevin Leung accumulated extensive experience in regulatory affairs across several organizations. He worked at Edwards Lifesciences from 2016 to 2020, focusing on regulatory compliance in Irvine, CA. He then transitioned to MicroVention-Terumo, where he continued his regulatory work for one year in Aliso Viejo, California. Prior to these roles, he spent three years at Abbott Medical Optics and one year as a Post-Doc Fellow at Allergan, gaining a comprehensive understanding of regulatory processes in the medical technology sector.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Kevin Leung holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Regulatory Science from the University of Southern California. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics from UCLA. This educational foundation supports his expertise in regulatory affairs and life sciences.
Expertise in Life Sciences and Medical Technology
With over 15 years of experience in life sciences and medical technology, Kevin Leung has a strong focus on regulatory affairs for more than 12 years. His portfolio includes a diverse range of products such as cardiovascular devices, stents, orthopedics, digital health/AI, ophthalmic devices, wound care, and delivery systems/injectors. His expertise enables him to lead initiatives that ensure the successful development and approval of medical products.
Professional Interests and Motivations
Kevin Leung is driven by a curiosity for novel technology and a commitment to bringing safe, value-based clinical utility products to clinicians and patients. His professional interests align with his role in regulatory affairs, where he leads strategies and quality initiatives that facilitate the launch of innovative medical solutions.