Michael Peyer

Michael Peyer is a seasoned Medtech executive and technology strategist with over a decade of experience in regulated product development, innovation leadership, and quality and regulatory affairs. His career spans the full lifecycle of medical technologies—from concept to CE/FDA approval—across startup environments and complex R&D landscapes.

Having progressed from engineer to CTO, Michael has led cross-functional teams through the development of cutting-edge devices, including sterile hardware, surgical robotics, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). He has held leadership roles at multiple Medtech startups, including Medical Templates AG and Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG, where he was responsible for R&D programs, regulatory strategies, and innovation pipelines.

His expertise includes R&D and product strategy, IP portfolio management, risk and usability engineering, QMS implementation, and the preparation of technical documentation for international markets. He has managed interdisciplinary teams of more than 25 professionals and overseen project budgets exceeding CHF 5 million, consistently ensuring delivery within quality and regulatory requirements.

In addition to his operational leadership, Michael actively supports early-stage ventures as a startup advisor and mentor, contributing to programs such as MassChallenge and other Medtech accelerators. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight into the intersection of innovation, compliance, and market readiness—particularly in fast-paced and high-stakes environments.

Michael holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Bern, a Bachelor’s degree in Microtechnology from Bern University of Applied Sciences, and an Executive MBA from EPFL with a focus on product and technology innovation.