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Joel Akoto — IDE & Post-market Consultant (IVD)

Regulatory Affairs Associate

A bilingual Pharmacy graduate advancing his expertise with a Master's in Preclinical and Clinical Drug Development. Possesses robust knowledge of EU and FDA regulatory frameworks (MDR, IVDR, 21 CFR) for medicines, medical devices, and IVDs. Experienced in supporting international compliance activities, including CE marking, technical file compilation, post-market surveillance (PMS/PMCF), and pharm...

Experience: 2+ years

Expertise & Specializations

Regulatory Pathways

IDEPost-market

Device Specialties

IVD

Regions Served

Joel Akoto provides regulatory consulting services to clients in:

United States (FDA)European Union (MDR/IVDR)

Credentials & Recognition

Education & Credentials

Possesses a strong academic foundation with a Master's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, complemented by a current second Master's in Preclinical and Clinical Drug Development from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. This unique combination provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from scientific development to regulatory approval and post-market safety. This dual expertise in both pharmaceutical science and regulatory affairs makes them a valuable asset for medtech companies navigating complex compliance landscapes.

Certifications

ICH Good Clinical Practice E6(R3)
The Global Health Network
Data and Sample Governance for Biomedical Research
The Global Health Network
Introduction to Infectious Disease Preparedness micro learning
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Certificate of Completion – Drug Development
University of California San Diego (Coursera)

Professional Experience

Demonstrates a strong career trajectory with hands-on regulatory experience at leading global companies, including Johnson & Johnson Medtech and Perrigo. They have directly contributed to critical compliance projects, such as integrating medical devices into the EUDAMED system and supporting CE marking for IVDs and medical devices. Their experience includes compiling and maintaining technical files, coordinating with Notified Bodies, and managing post-market surveillance and pharmacovigilance activities. This background in both large medtech and multinational pharmaceutical environments showcases their adaptability and deep understanding of EU regulatory requirements.

Former Big MedTech RA Leader
Enterprise experience

Executive Summary

Professional Overview

A bilingual Pharmacy graduate advancing his expertise with a Master's in Preclinical and Clinical Drug Development. Possesses robust knowledge of EU and FDA regulatory frameworks (MDR, IVDR, 21 CFR) for medicines, medical devices, and IVDs. Experienced in supporting international compliance activiti...

Core Specializations

Regulatory Pathways

IDEPost-market

Device Specialties

IVD

Services Offered

ISO 13485 Consulting
Quality management system development, gap analysis, and ISO 13485 certification support for medical device manufacturers.
ISO 14971 Consulting
Risk management system development, risk analysis, and ISO 14971 compliance support for medical device risk management.
Regulatory Pathway Assessment
Strategic assessment to determine the appropriate FDA regulatory pathway (510(k), De Novo, PMA) for your medical device.
QMS Setup & Implementation
Quality management system design, implementation, and validation to meet FDA and ISO requirements.
Post-Market Support
Post-market surveillance, adverse event reporting, and ongoing regulatory compliance support.

Cruxi Independent Snapshot

Best suited for

  • • MedTech companies seeking expert regulatory guidance

Experience signals

  • Regions: US, EU
  • Background: 2+ years of regulatory experience.

Cruxi view

Joel Akoto brings a powerful combination of a strong pharmaceutical academic background and hands-on regulatory experience from a global leader, Johnson & Johnson Medtech. With 2 years of focused experience, he possesses highly current and practical expertise in the complex EU MDR and IVDR frameworks, a critical need for any company operating in Europe. His proven skills in compiling technical files, managing post-market surveillance, and supporting clinical trial compliance (GCP, ISO 14155) demonstrate his ability to manage the product lifecycle effectively. This unique blend of big medtech experience and up-to-date knowledge of EU/FDA regulations makes him an exceptionally valuable asset for companies needing to ensure compliance for IVDs, medical devices, and combination products.

This analysis is generated by Cruxi AI using public information and may not capture the full scope of the consultant's experience.

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