CEO & Founder
Proud Lion Services
Lyon, France
Melissa Finocchio is a regulatory and quality leader with over 25 years driving innovation and compliance in in vitro diagnostics and medical devices. Her experience spans the full product lifecycle – from development to post-market – across products ranging from rapid tests to AI-driven software for Next Generation Sequencing and companion diagnostics.
An executive leader, Melissa is passionate about translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-enabling solutions. She has led global teams across the United States, Europe, and beyond, bringing first-hand insights into international regulatory strategy, cross-cultural collaboration, and operational excellence. Melissa advocates for regulatory and quality functions not just as compliance necessities, but as strategic drivers of innovation, efficiency, and patient impact.
Strategy & Funding: Rise of Regulatory as a Business Driver
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
10:45 - 11:45 WEST
The Unique Challenges of Managing Risks for IVDs Under ISO 14971:2019
Thursday, May 7, 2026
08:30 - 09:30 WEST