
Michael Peyer
A Proven Leader at the Intersection of Innovation and Compliance with experience from leadership roles, a deep technical know-how and a passion for building practical, scalable solutions in the Medtech landscape.
My Story
I am a seasoned Medtech executive and technology strategist with over a decade of experience in regulated product development, innovation leadership, and quality and regulatory affairs. With a career journey from engineer to CTO, I have led cross-functional teams through complex medical device projects, including CE and FDA approvals for cutting-edge technologies.
Highlights of my journey:
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CTO at multiple Medtech startups, including Medical Templates AG and Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG, leading development of SaMD, surgical robotics, and sterile devices.
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Hands-on leadership in R&D strategy, IP management, risk and usability engineering, QMS implementation, and technical documentation.
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Successfully managed product portfolios, cross-disciplinary teams of 25+, and budgets over 5M CHF.
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Academic foundation in Biomedical Engineering (MSc), Microtechnology (BSc), and Executive MBA focused on product and technology innovation.
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Seasoned Startup mentor and advisor participating in multiple accelerators including MassChallenge