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Qarad, part of the QbD Group, expands to Switzerland

Life sciences

6 July 2022

Belgian-based IVD specialist Qarad is your gateway to Europe for In Vitro Diagnostics and Medical Devices. The company has recently opened a new office in Lausanne.

Qarad is a consulting company, specialized in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems for the IVD and Medical Device industry. They are the ideal partner for all your RA and QA concerns like CE-marking of your devices and reviewing of your Technical Documentation, QMS implementation or Performance Studies for IVD. As a member of the European Association of Authorized Representatives, they will ensure you easy access to the European market.

Qarad is a member of the QbD Group which supports life science companies worldwide throughout the entire product lifecycle – from idea to patient. Founded in 2011 and with over 450 professionals, the group offers the skills and expertise for solving complex project requirements in quality assurance, validation and qualification, regulatory affairs, clinical, quality control, software solutions & services, and go-to-market for companies active in the biotech, small molecules, digital health, medical device and IVD industries.

A new office in Lausanne

With 11 offices worldwide, the QbD Group continues its expansion plans with the establishment of a new office in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva. 

“We want to be known within Switzerland as a reliable partner in the field of life sciences. We have a lot to offer life science companies”, said Martijn Reniers, Innovation Officer for the QbD Group. “We are convinced that we can help Swiss companies with their development, from idea to patient.”

Western Switzerland is home to a globally unique life sciences cluster, also known as the Health Valley, that encompasses a dense network of medtech, biotech, and digital health companies. With its 1,400 manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers, the country has the largest number of companies involved in medical technologies per resident in Europe.

Following QbD Group’s decision to open an office in Switzerland – prompted by their need to serve their European client base in Switzerland – the GGBa and Innovaud supported the company’s establishment journey and helped with administrative and legal tasks allowing them to start operating in Switzerland – as Qarad Suisse – as quickly as possible.