Veronique Li Senior Medical Device Regulatory Expert 202-737-7552
Veronique Li

Overview

Véronique Li is a Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert at HPM, where she helps medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers navigate complex FDA regulatory requirements across the full product lifecycle.

She advises clients on both premarket and postmarket matters, including preparing and submitting Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs), Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs), 510(k)s, De Novo requests, and Premarket Approval (PMA) applications. Véronique also assists clients with pre-submission strategies and represents them in meetings with FDA. On the postmarket side, she counsels clients on complaint handling, Medical Device Reporting (MDR), field actions, and Quality System Regulation (QSR) compliance.

Véronique’s regulatory insight also extends to M&A transactions, where she provides FDA-related due diligence and helps clients assess potential risks and valuations. She has experience conducting internal investigations and advising on FDA compliance considerations in corporate contexts.

Before joining HPM, Véronique held roles as a field engineer at Abbott (formerly St. Jude Medical), a healthcare management consultant at PwC, and as a lead reviewer and policy advisor at FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).

She earned her B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an M.B.A. in Healthcare Management from Boston University.

Education & Admissions

Education

M.B.A., Health Sector Management, Boston University
B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University

Experience

Medical Devices

  • Prepares and reviews product submissions, including, 510(k)s, IDEs, and Pre-Submissions.
  • Counsels clients in responding to FDA deficiency letters and requests for additional information.
  • Evaluates and develops regulatory and marketing strategies.
  • Assists with determining regulatory requirements for product modifications, including design, supplier, and manufacturing changes.
  • Advises on MDRs and complaint handling, recalls, corrections, and removals.
  • Advises on enforcement actions, including, 483s and warning letters.
  • Prepares regulatory procedures (e.g., complaint handling, MDR, recalls).
  • Reviews promotional material and labeling.
  • Performs regulatory due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
  • Assists companies with Quality System Regulation (QSR) matters.

In Vitro Diagnostic Devices

  • Helps clients develop regulatory strategies for clearance and approval.
  • Provides guidance on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs).
  • Provides advice on requirements for RUO assays and instruments.
  • Assists with post-market compliance.

Corporate Policies and Compliance Matters

  • Prepares and advises on corporate policies and compliance matters.
  • Drafts and reviews contracts related to various regulated matters (e.g., distributor agreements, supplier agreements).