
Tricia Braun, PharmD, is a clinical research leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing therapies across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Her career has focused on building strong clinical evidence and guiding research strategy, to bring meaningful treatments to patients with complex medical needs.
Tricia currently serves as Director of Medical Device Clinical Strategy at Pacira Biosciences, where she leads clinical and real‑world evidence initiatives for the company’s device portfolio. Prior to Pacira, she held several leadership roles at Medtronic supporting therapies for pain, spasticity, and neurological conditions. Her work has spanned early‑stage research through regulatory submissions, publication planning, and global evidence strategy.
Tricia earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed pharmacist in Minnesota. She is passionate about advancing research that improves quality of life and expands access to effective treatments.

