Built to Deliver Medical Innovations
About Research Lifecycle Solutions
Brilliant science requires more than guesswork. That’s why Research Lifecycle Solutions exists—to bring elite commercialization, clinical strategy, and regulatory consulting to MedTech and Pharma founders building the future of healthcare. Led by Shaherah Yancy, RLS is where deep industry expertise meets startup-savvy guidance.
ABOUT The Founder
MedTech & BioTech Strategist. Clinical Scientist. Regulatory Guru
Research Lifecycle Solutions was founded by Shaherah Yancy MBA, MSc, ACRP-CP, PMP—a seasoned clinical scientist, regulatory strategist, and healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences. She has led commercialization, clinical, and regulatory teams at Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, and Stryker—managingnew product portfolios across the US, Canada, Europe, China, and Australia.
In 2025, Shaherah was recognized as Best Regulatory Consultant by Consulting Magazine’s Top Consultants Awards, further affirming her reputation as a trusted leader in the life sciences industry.
Shaherah is known for building and leading high-performing teams, solving complex regulatory challenges, and making things happen- the right way. Through RLS, she delivers the same level of strategic leadership to early-stage companies, helping founders accelerate time-to-market, gain investor confidence, and bring life-changing medical technologies to market.
Meet Our Team
Jess Thompson, MS, MBA, PMP
Strategic Operations Director
Lidya Gebreyesus, PhD
Sr. Consultant, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Operations
Natalie Freels
Sr. Clinical Advisor
We Understand What’s at Stake
Startups face relentless pressure: limited capital, high expectations, and the constant pressure to get to market quickly with no room for error. At RLS, we go beyond compliance, we deliver the strategic clarity and execution support that turns uncertainty into momentum.
WHY WE EXIST
Because Brilliant Innovation Shouldn’t Fail for Lack of Direction
Too many groundbreaking ideas never reach patients,not because they lack potential, but because they lack a clear path to commercialization. That’s RLS exists: to make high-level expertise accessible to companies that may be short on capital but bold in mission.
We bridge the gap between innovation and implementation—delivering clarity where others create complexity. Because getting to market shouldn’t mean running out of money or momentum.
Let’s Build the Strategy Your Innovation Deserves
You’ve built something powerful. Now let’s build a strategy that brings it to life— smarter, faster, and without setbacks.
INSIGHTS & FREE TOOLS
Insights Built for Innovators Like You
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