Entering the European MedTech Market: Why One Approval Doesn

Entering the European MedTech Market: Why One Approval Doesn
DA approval often creates a false sense of readiness for MedTech companies entering Europe, where underestimating regulatory and clinical differences leads to Notified Body delays, evidence gaps, and unpredictable timelines under MDR and IVDR. Building on QbD Group's Landing in Europe whitepaper, this webinar explains why EU entry demands a different approach, covering clinical evidence expectations, Notified Body interactions, and the full lifecycle from gap assessment to CE marking and post-market compliance. Register to assess your true EU readiness, avoid costly delays, and learn what it really takes to succeed in Europe.


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Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

What you'll learn

By attending, you'll gain:

  • Understand why FDA or NMPA approval does not automatically translate into EU readiness.
  • Identify where regulatory and clinical expectations differ in Europe and how this impacts timelines and risk.
  • Learn how an integrated regulatory and clinical strategy enables more predictable EU market entry.

Who should attend

  • CEO, COO, Founder, Managing Director
  • Head of Regulatory Affairs, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Head of Clinical Affairs, Director of Clinical Affairs, Clinical Operations Manager
  • Head of Quality, Quality Director, Quality Assurance Manager
  • Head of Research and Development, R&D Director, Head of Product Development
  • Program Manager, Senior Project Manager
  • Head of Product, VP Product
  • Head of Market Access, Market Access Director
  • Head of Business Development, Strategy Director
  • EU Expansion Lead, International Expansion Manager
  • Medical Advisors, investigators

Webinar host & presenters


Presenter: Anne-Sophie Grell
Business Unit Manager Regulatory Affairs Medical Device, QbD group
PhD in Physics with a background in MRI research at a cancer hospital, followed by a Master’s in Medical Physics focused on quality control in imaging and radiotherapy. In 2010, I moved to the private sector as Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager at IBA. Since then, I have held various roles in Regulatory and QA at IBA, Philips, and for nearly five years at QbD. This experience has enabled collaboration with competent authorities and notified bodies worldwide. I now support clients in defining effective regulatory strategies for medical device market access in Europe, the US, and Asia.
 
 

Presenter: Petra De Geest
Clinical Evidence & Safety Lead, QbD Group

I hold a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy and worked for 10 years in clinical practice with both professional and non-professional athletes. I then transitioned into Clinical Research, where I held roles in Clinical Operations and Safety Management, and later served as Clinical Evaluation Lead for a medical imaging device manufacturer. At QbD, I combine my experience as a Clinical Safety Lead with supporting companies in building the clinical evidence required to bring their products to the EU market. 

    
 

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