At LFH Regulatory, our team brings deep expertise and a shared passion for supporting medtech innovation. This month, we caught up with the recently promoted Dr Yupei Xiao, Senior Clinical Consultant, to hear more about her journey into the medical device and health tech industry, the role she plays in getting safe devices to market, and what she enjoys most about being part of the LFH Regulatory team.
What first attracted you to the medical device and health tech industry, and what brought you to LFH Regulatory?
Great question! My journey into the medical device and health tech industry really started from my medical research background and a growing professional curiosity. I was fascinated by watching a university spin-out biotech company evolve from an early-stage innovation into something that could have a real clinical impact.
Seeing that process from laboratory research to life-changing clinical applications was inspiring. It made me want to work in a space where I could contribute to technologies that genuinely improve health outcomes and quality of life.
What really drew me in was that bringing a medical device to market isn’t just about the science. It’s about navigating complex regulatory pathways while ensuring safety and efficacy at every step. I found that challenge both demanding and incredibly rewarding.
LFH Regulatory stood out to me because of its specialist expertise in medical devices and its collaborative culture. Joining LFH allowed me to combine my passion for medtech innovation with regulatory affairs, supporting companies to bring transformative technologies to patients around the world.
Can you tell us what you do as a Senior Clinical Consultant and how your work helps get safe medical devices to patients?
As a Senior Clinical Consultant, I bridge the gap between clinical science, regulatory strategy, and patient safety. My role is all about making sure innovative devices can reach the market efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
I support clients in preparing essential regulatory documentation, particularly performance evaluations and clinical evaluations, to meet both medical device (MD) and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) requirements. I also review technical files, carry out gap analyses, and provide medical writing and consultancy support to guide products through the regulatory process.
Ultimately, it’s about helping companies get safe, effective devices to patients as smoothly and successfully as possible.
What’s been your biggest learning or proudest moment over the past three years?
What I love about working at LFH Regulatory is that every day is a learning day. No two projects are ever the same, and the rapidly changing regulatory landscape means we’re constantly adapting and evolving.
One of my biggest learnings has been the importance of agility. Regulations can shift quickly, and as a consultancy, we need to be flexible and responsive to meet our clients’ needs. Solving complex challenges often requires strong communication, cross-functional teamwork, and creative thinking across regulatory, clinical, and quality disciplines.
A proud moment for me was receiving direct appreciation from a client. Getting that kind of feedback really reinforces the value of what we do, it’s more than just ticking regulatory boxes; it’s about building trusted partnerships and delivering real impact.
What do you enjoy most about being part of the LFH Regulatory team?
Over the past three years, it’s been an exciting journey to be part of the LFH Regulatory team. What I enjoy most is the diversity of the projects I get to work on each day presents a new challenge or opportunity, and I always feel supported by the fantastic team around me.
We’ve built great relationships with our clients, and their positive feedback is a testament to the quality of our work and our commitment to them. I especially enjoy those moments when we can quickly step in to solve a problem for a client. It’s those ‘little wins’ that make the job so rewarding.
Ultimately, it’s the team spirit at LFH Regulatory that makes the difference. Knowing that we’re all pulling in the same direction, supporting each other, and making a genuine impact – it’s what makes this role so enjoyable and meaningful.
