Marquis Who’s Who Honors Tara J. Burnett for Expertise in Manufacturing and Quality Control
Tara J. Burnett is a distinguished expert in regulatory affairs and quality assurance for medical device manufacturing
Ms. Burnett is currently serving as the senior vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance at Monarch Medical Technologies.
PIONEER, OH, February 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Tara J. Burnett has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A distinguished expert in regulatory affairs and quality assurance for medical device manufacturing, Ms. Burnett is currently serving as the senior vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance at Monarch Medical Technologies. With over two decades of experience, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her field. Her career at Monarch Medical Technologies began in 2021 as the director of regulatory affairs, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s regulatory strategies. She was promoted to vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance in 2022 before assuming her current position as senior vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance in 2024.
Before her tenure at Monarch Medical Technologies, Ms. Burnett held significant roles in various organizations. From 2017 to 2021, she was the director of quality at Tekni-Plex, Inc., where she oversaw quality systems and ensured compliance with industry standards. Her consultancy work from 2007 to 2021 allowed her to assist smaller medical device manufacturers in revamping or establishing quality systems and seeking regulatory approvals. This consultancy work was one of her career highlights, as it brought immense satisfaction by helping numerous organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achiever regulatory approvals for innovative products to improve patient quality of life.
Ms. Burnett’s earlier career includes serving as a quality assurance manager at SensoryEffects from 2015 to 2017 and as the director of quality and regulatory at Midmark Corporation from 2013 to 2015. She also contributed to academia by teaching a regulatory affairs certificate class at Colorado State University in 2014, sharing her knowledge with new and entry-level professionals. Her journey in regulatory affairs began with roles such as senior manager and manager of regulatory affairs at Baxter Healthcare from 2009 to 2013 and as a regulatory affairs manager at Daavlin from 2003 to 2009.
Ms. Burnett’s academic achievements have been instrumental in her professional success. She earned a Master of Science in regulatory affairs for drugs, biologics and medical devices from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in business management, focusing on microcomputer applications, from Siena Heights University, which she completed in 2010. Her certifications include being an ASQ-certified manager of quality and organizational excellence and a certified quality auditor, which she obtained in 2012 and a RAPS Certification-US from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society obtained in 2011. Similarly, Ms. Burnett received Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the Management & Strategy Institute in 2015.
Ms. Burnett has noted that the most rewarding part of being a regulatory leader is inspiring others to embrace compliance not as an obligation, but as a driving force behind an organization’s success. Guiding teams to actively contribute to the company’s regulatory health and growth while watching the organization thrive in a compliant, sustainable way has been both fulfilling and impactful throughout her career.
Ms. Burnett’s dedication extends beyond her professional endeavors into civic engagement and community involvement. She has served as a CCD teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier, Ohio, where she contributed to the spiritual education of young individuals. Additionally, her involvement with CASA: A Voice for Children, Inc., underscores her commitment to advocacy and support for children in need. Her contributions have been recognized with accolades such as the MVP of the Year Award from Monarch Medical Technologies in 2024.
In her personal life, Ms. Burnett cherishes time spent with her family, including her spouse, and their children. Mr. Burnett enjoys volunteering, exercising, boating, reading, crafting and engaging in family activities. Looking ahead, she aspires to be an influential leader in the medical device industry by building and mentoring strong regulatory and quality teams while providing strategic guidance to manufacturers worldwide. Her vision is to develop a scalable, solutionsdriven framework that empowers companies to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape successfully while mentoring emerging leaders and shaping the future of the industry. Through her unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, Ms. Burnett aims to leave a lasting legacy by developing dynamic regulatory and quality organizations that inspire others within the medical device field.
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