Lisa Cotter

Lisa Cotter serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, where she is actively engaged with the Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI).

Her professional focus centers on medical industry education and leadership development, with expertise spanning multiple critical areas of healthcare business operations:

• Clinical trials processes and FDA approval systems across pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices
• Healthcare payer structures and insurance frameworks in the United States
• In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) market dynamics and clinical applications
• Medical device industry business models and regulatory pathways
• Pharmaceutical industry operations and commercialization strategies

Dr. Cotter plays a key role in the MILI Student Association (MILIsa), which aims to develop future medical industry leaders through networking, professional development, and industry exposure. She contributes to educational initiatives including the "Insights in the Medical Industry" virtual series that provides students with practical knowledge about healthcare industry challenges and processes.

Through her teaching and mentorship, Dr. Cotter helps prepare students for successful transitions into medical industry careers, connecting academic learning with real-world industry applications and professional networks.