Dr. Alpert, the Principal of SFA Regulatory, LLC, is a health care industry executive with a unique background of regulatory, clinical, business, and technology experience, including a history of working at the interface of government and industry within early-stage, small startups, and large-scale mature initiatives. She currently serves as an advisor to a variety of organizations involved with technology, regulatory compliance, and business innovation aimed at improving health care quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs at Medtronic Inc., and prior to joining the medical device industry, she served as Director of the Office of Device Evaluation at the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health. She has served on the boards of numerous professional organizations including the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, Women Business Leaders, Medical Technology Leadership Forum, and the Food and Drug Law Institute.