Building Medical Device Innovations Together
The Telos Team
Seasoned scientific, regulatory, and clinical research professionals with decades of experience serving the medical device industry – with experience ranging from start-up to large-cap environments.
When Experience and Partnership Matter, Our Team is Your Team
Joel Batts
General Manager
Joel Batts founded Telos Partners in 2016 to build a life science consulting firm that now serves a broad range of firms seeking commercialization of their technologies. He has published works in journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine, American Journal of Orthopaedics, Wounds and has led forums within the Johnson & Johnson innovation network (JLabs). Joel’s involvement in M&A activities spans foot and ankle, osteoporosis, wound care, and spine, overseeing key areas of investment and integration. Joel earned a BS in exercise science from the University of Florida and an MA in Bioethics and Health Policy from Loyola Chicago.
Ken Riordan
Director of Regulatory & Quality Intelligence
Ken Riordan is the Director of Regulatory & Quality Intelligence at Telos Partners where he develops and implements strategies for clients at every stage of a company’s lifecycle. Ken has spent his career in the public and private sector including time as a lead review at the FDA. He has worked in orthopedics, cardiovascular, medical imaging, and durable medical equipment fields.
Ken has led the workstreams of the design and development, quality, manufacturing and regulatory environments for clients. His broad experience facilitates the application of creative solutions, enabling the development and implementation of efficient and effective strategies. Ken holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.
Laura Shum, PhD
Director of Evidence, Science, & Innovation
Laura Shum, PhD, is the Director of Evidence, Science, & Innovation at Telos Partners where she leads the development and dissemination of clinical and scientific data for medical device companies to create compelling narratives for payors, regulatory bodies, and clinicians. Laura also sets the strategic vision for the department and establishes the structure and culture to successfully deliver strong results.
Laura has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed papers on subjects ranging from osteogenic differentiation to spinal fusion in high-impact journals such as Nature’s npj Regenerative Medicine, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, and the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. She has developed and led several workshops and graduate-level classes on effective science communication, which has served her clients well in preparing abstracts, data presentations, and publications. Laura received her PhD in Translational Biomedical Sciences from the University of Rochester Medical Center.
A Short Telos History
Founded in November 2016, after many years of working for orthopedic/spine device manufacturers and being the [often frustrated] consumers of various technical service providers, we built a technical services firm that truly partners with clients by:
- Understanding their goals
- Demystifying the complexities of medical device commercialization
- Crafting customized technical solutions for each client’s unique needs and goals
