About Us

We guide innovators through regulatory, clinical, and market pathways, helping life-saving devices, especially in renal care, reach patients faster and with greater impact.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: help medtech innovators shorten the road from idea to impact. With more than 30 years of combined expertise and a track record of securing regulatory approvals, we navigate complex pathways, streamline trials, and position products for real-world success.

Our Approach

We act as an extension of your team—integrating seamlessly into your development process. Our proven framework spans concept, design, regulatory, reimbursement, and commercialization, ensuring alignment, speed, and quality at every stage.

Our Services & Expertise

  • Regulatory Expertise – Navigate FDA, CE Mark, and global requirements efficiently to reduce approval timelines.

  • Clinical Knowledge – Design and manage trials that validate safety, efficacy, and market viability.

  • Reimbursement Strategy – Secure pathways that make your product financially viable and widely accessible.

  • Commercialization – Craft and execute launch plans that drive rapid adoption and sustained growth.

  • Patient Engagement – Integrate patient insights to improve real-world performance and acceptance.

We operate as an extension of your team, integrating seamlessly into your development process. Leveraging decades of cross-disciplinary experience, our proven framework guides you from concept and design through regulatory approval, reimbursement strategy, and commercialization.

At every stage, we ensure your project stays aligned, moves quickly, and meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and market readiness.

Leadership Team

John Ross, MD

Robert E. Lee, MD

Ari Kramer, MD

Terry Litchfield, MPA

Geoff Beecher, BSc, MBA

Get in touch

Are you ready to bring your medical innovation to life? Let’s work together to make it happen.

Contact Echelon Development Group today to learn how our team can help fast-track your device from concept to commercialization.