S7E22 | Developing Medical Device Injectrodes for Pain Reduction,& Project Management Best Practices

Amelia Howe is a biomedical engineer and R&D project manager whose career spans startups, research labs, and established medical device companies. She currently leads cross-functional development programs at COLTENE, where she coordinates teams across engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing to bring new medical devices from concept to international launch.

Amelia’s journey into engineering began with a pivotal shift early in her academic career. While studying at The University of Akron, she transitioned from nursing to biomedical engineering after discovering the field through biomechanics research. Working in Dr. Brian Davis’s lab, she contributed to innovative research on shear forces and biomechanics, helping analyze how human movement affects pressure and stress on the body.

After graduating summa cum laude, Amelia joined Neuronoff, Inc. as its first employee. In the fast-moving startup environment, she wore nearly every hat imaginable—conducting research, developing prototypes, establishing quality systems, and contributing to core patents. She played a key role in the early development of the Injectrode neuromodulation technology while helping build the company’s quality management system toward ISO 13485 compliance.

Over time, Amelia gravitated toward project leadership, recognizing that even highly talented engineers need structured coordination to ensure complex products make it through development. She moved into project management roles, overseeing multiple technical programs simultaneously and aligning engineering, regulatory, and business teams around clear timelines and milestones.

Today, in addition to her role at COLTENE, Amelia is launching Chrysalis Business Consulting, where she provides project management and business development support to medical device startups. With both an engineering background and an MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, she brings a rare perspective that blends technical depth with strategic business insight.

LINKS:

Amelia Howe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaehowe/

Company website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chrysalis-business-consulting-llc/

Aaron Moncur, host

00:00 Amelia Howe podcast
00:29 Meet Amelia
01:31 Nursing to BME
03:44 Culture Shock in Engineering
07:59 BME Toolbox Explained
09:58 Joining Neurono Startup
13:24 Injectable Electrode Overview
16:03 Targeting Nerves in Practice
17:59 Device Removal Research
20:32 Startup Wins and Challenges
24:48 Project Management Basics
25:39 Defining Project Scope
26:34 Managing Intern Workstreams
27:38 Written Records That Stick
29:03 Quick Slide Handoffs
30:10 Asana As Source Truth
32:57 Allocating Engineer Time
37:10 Weekly Resource Triage
40:15 Remote Work Loop Gaps
41:32 Launching Consulting Practice
44:55 Engineering Value Language
47:40 Closing And Contact Info

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