Articles from RQM+

RQM+ Launches SMART Solutions Life Cycle Partnership Model
RQM+, a leading MedTech CRO offering regulatory consulting, clinical trial, laboratory, and reimbursement services, today announced the launch of SMART Solutions, a life cycle partnership model designed to help medical device and diagnostics companies manage growing regulatory and development complexity.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · March 12, 2026
RQM+ Appoints Ross D. Segan, MD, MBA, FACS, to Board of Directors
RQM+, a leading global MedTech service provider (CRO), today announced that Ross D. Segan, M.D., MBA, FACS, has joined its board of directors. Dr. Segan is a physician–executive and MedTech strategist with senior leadership experience at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Johnson & Johnson, Olympus, Covidien, and Vensana Capital, and currently serves as CEO of Medical Scientific Advisors, LLC.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · January 8, 2026
Leadership Appointments at RQM+
RQM+, a leading global MedTech service provider (CRO), today announced leadership appointments for Ronnie Mahofski and Kevin Rowland, both to Executive Vice President and General Manager. Mr. Mahofski will be leading the companies Consulting Services and Fern.ai business units. Mr. Rowland will lead Jordi Labs, an RQM+ company.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · August 27, 2024
RQM+™ Launches Fern.ai™ Smart Authoring Module for MedTech
RQM+, a leading MedTech service provider, is proud to announce the launch of the Fern.ai Smart Authoring module. The groundbreaking Fern.ai platform now includes Smart Authoring in addition to Systematic Literature Review. Together, these modules are set to transform the landscape of regulatory documentation for MedTech, enhancing compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2024
John Potthoff Joins RQM+ as CEO
RQM+, a leading global MedTech contract research organization (CRO), today announced John Potthoff, Ph.D., as its new CEO. This transition comes as former CEO, Margaret Keegan, announced she plans to move out of day-to-day operations to focus on her role as an operating partner with Linden Capital Partners. Margaret will remain on the board of RQM+.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2024
RQM+™ Appoints Eric Pauls as Chief Customer Officer
RQM+, a global leader in MedTech services, today announced the appointment of Eric Pauls as chief customer officer, a newly-created senior executive role. With a focus on customer experience and satisfaction, Pauls will steer the company’s global commercialization team, ensuring an alignment between organizational objectives and customer needs.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · October 25, 2023
RQM+™ Acquires Germany Based CRO Kottmann
RQM+, a global leader in MedTech services, announces its acquisition of CRO Kottmann, a premier contract research organization (CRO) renowned for its excellent customer service, scientific clinical research and quality in the key market of Germany. This significant move further supports RQM+’s dedication to strategic growth and presence in Europe and emphasizes its dominance in the growing areas of MedTech.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2023
RQM+™ Selects THREAD to Power New Medical Device Research Offering
RQM+, the world’s leading MedTech service provider, and THREAD, a leading decentralized research and eCOA provider, today announced the launch of a strategic partnership designed to transform the landscape of MedTech research.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · July 25, 2023
RQM+™ Launches Fern.ai™
RQM+, the world’s leading MedTech service provider, today announced the launch of Fern.ai, the first human-in-the-loop artificial intelligence (AI) platform that standardizes all aspects of clinical evidence literature review for regulatory affairs professionals – delivering audit-ready, exportable results in 60 percent less time than a manual process and 40 percent less time than alternative technology platforms. Fern.ai is the first offering from RQM+ Technology Solutions, an independent business unit dedicated to helping the life sciences community improve patient outcomes by bringing life-improving products to market more quickly and efficiently through advanced technology platforms.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · June 14, 2023
RQM+™ Acquires Libra Medical
RQM+, the world’s leading MedTech service provider, today announced the acquisition of Libra Medical, a full-service contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in early-stage clinical trials. Founded in 2007, Libra Medical provides regulatory affairs, clinical operations and quality assurance services to companies that develop complex medical devices and diagnostics products. Libra’s studies take place in the United States, Europe, Australia and Latin America.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2023
RQM+ Appoints Steven Pilewski as Lab Services Chief Operating Officer
RQM+, the world’s leading MedTech service provider, today announced the appointment of Steven Pilewski as chief operating officer for its lab services business unit, which provides chemical characterization and complex product deformulation, as well as contaminant and failure investigations, to MedTech manufacturers. The business unit was founded more than 40 years ago as Jordi Labs, which was acquired by RQM+ in September 2022.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2023
RQM+ Acquires Giotto Compliance
RQM+, the world’s leading MedTech service provider, today announced the acquisition of Giotto Compliance from Giotto.ai. Giotto Compliance is a global, all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory reports and filings across the product development lifecycle for medical device and in vitro diagnostics manufacturers.
By RQM+ · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2023