Janna Babson

Janna Babson has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, currently serving as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at Cerus since September 2019, following a progression from Senior Manager in the same department. Prior to this role, Janna held positions at Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group) as Principal and Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, and at CR Bard as Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Janna's background includes a robust focus on product development strategy, regulatory intelligence, and documentation review essential for product registration and commercialization. Earlier experience includes a role as Regulatory Affairs Associate at EndoChoice and involvement in a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project, demonstrating strong leadership in cross-functional collaborations. Janna holds multiple degrees from The University of Georgia, culminating in a Master of Regulatory Affairs, and possesses specialized certifications in clinical trials, Lean Six Sigma, and regulatory affairs.