Tealman Bjoraker is a Director of Regulatory Affairs at Medtronic and a leader in global regulatory strategy at the intersection of medical devices, digital health, and artificial intelligence. With more than 16 years of experience, he specializes in regulatory pathways for AI-enabled medical technologies, software as a medical device (SaMD), and cybersecurity-critical platforms spanning implantables, capital equipment, and software-driven surgical ecosystems.
In his current role, Tealman leads regulatory teams supporting AI-enabled medical software across the surgical care continuum—from pre-operative planning and intra-operative navigation to post-operative insights and data-driven care optimization. He also serves on enterprise platform and AI governance leadership forums guiding Medtronic’s digital platform initiatives across connected device ecosystems. His work spans global strategy, engagement with health authorities worldwide, and approvals for AI/ML-enabled technologies and scalable digital health systems. He contributes to cross-industry collaboration and policy dialogue shaping emerging frameworks for AI-enabled medical technologies.
Tealman holds a Master of Science in BioScience Regulatory Affairs from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Physiology from the University of Minnesota.