
James W. LaVersa, Jr.
James W. LaVersa, Jr., serves as vice president of business development at Harmac Medical Products Inc., a global contract design and manufacturing organization specializing in single-use medical devices. Based at the company’s headquarters in Buffalo, NY, he oversees global business development efforts and contributes to corporate strategy across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and finance. With more than 35 years of experience in sales leadership and strategic growth, LaVersa has helped guide Harmac’s expansion across four manufacturing plants located in the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. He has worked extensively across five continents, forming long-term partnerships with some of the world’s leading medical device OEMs as well as well-funded startups seeking scalable, high-quality manufacturing solutions. LaVersa is recognized for his cross-functional leadership, international business expertise, and commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions in highly regulated markets.
Thursday September 18, 2025
Face to Face: Industry Execs Address Medtech’s Most Pressing Issues
Where are the pain points for today’s medical device manufacturers? How are others addressing these problems? What are the best practices taking place around the industry? This session will offer a candid discussion among industry peers who represent various aspects of the industry. A multitude of discussion topics will be touched upon, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, cost controls, among others. Further, attendees are encouraged to pose their own questions to the group or ask about a topic that concerns them.
Moderated by Julie Schulte.