Team
Shaherah Yancy
Founder and CEO
Shaherah’s 20-year career began at University of TN Health Science Center as a research assistant in the Department of Transplantation. Later, she worked at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Pharmaceutical Sciences for almost a decade.
Her tenure at St. Jude drove the passion of patient advocacy in every aspect of my professional work. Caring for patient outcomes, the quality, and improvement of human life led her to the Life Science industry, specifically MedTech.
Shaherah assumed leadership roles in clinical affairs Medtronic, Smith + Nephew, and Stryker. During this period, she spearheaded the development and execution of strategies, leading teams to successfully introduce new medical devices to global markets through strategic clinical and regulatory approaches. Her areas of expertise span the United States, Europe, Australia, and China.
In 2023, she founded Research Lifecycle Solutions to deliver the same strategies that would empower companies to expedite their market objectives. Shaherah ventured to leverage her background to support emerging MedTech with growth and long-term sustainability.
Rachael Sparks
Chief Marketing Officer
A microbiologist by training, Rachael’s career began in tissue transplants with the Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas (now UTR) where she helped families and healthcare centers with donation, regulatory approval, and procurements for almost a decade.
It was her love of science communication that led Rachael into marketing at her first startup, Xenex Disinfection Services, where she began as 3rd employee and helped grow to industry leader with presence in 18 countries, over 1000 hospitals, and an FDA de novo classification. In her tenure at Xenex she served as clinical marketing lead, technical director, and corporate spokesperson.
Since that experience, Rachael led marketing for several medical technology and biotech companies, growing their brand awareness and market share through evidence-back and data-driven efforts. At companies like Kinnos, Angelini Pharma, and Praedicare, her executive leadership guided product development, market research, PR, and enterprise marketing.
Jocelyn Kmiecik
Project Manager
Jocelyn is a seasoned healthcare and technology professional with a strong foundation in biology and over a decade of customer-facing experience. Her career began in capital equipment sales, where she honed her skills in product demonstrations and client engagement. Through transitioning into a healthcare and technology focused sales role, she has been an individual contributor and while also leading a SMB sales team through enablement processes. Her ability to connect with C-suite executives and empower sales teams has made her a trusted advisor for multiple companies seeking scalable growth, revenue, and long-term success in mind.
Jocelyn’s analytical mindset allows her to effectively assess market needs, identify strategic opportunities, and develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies. Her project management expertise allows her to efficiently plan and execute strategies, ensuring timely and effective results of her tailored solutions. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Jocelyn is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex landscape of medical technology and device commercialization. Whether it’s an early-stage startup or an established company, she prioritizes meeting people where they are while leveraging her skill sets and industry knowledge to assist them in accomplishing their goals.
