ISO 14971 Experts in Switzerland
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Veit Maager
Last position:
Test Method Development and Validation Engineer at Gebr. Renggli AG
- Test method validation for destructive testing (peel-force testing) according to ASTM F88/F88M
Dieudonné Mbarga
Last position:
External Auditor at SGS Switzerland
- QMS setup according to international standards
- ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification audits
- Environmental management audits according to ISO 14001 (training and application)
- Conducting audits in the DACH region (remote and on-site)
- Remote and on-site audit experience (EU, DACH, APAC)
Oliver Wulf
Last position:
Specialist Planner / Cleanroom Planning Lead at Major Aircraft Manufacturer
- Start-up and commissioning of the cleanroom
- Certification of the cleanroom
Hans Spichiger
Last position:
Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator at Business Excellence Services GmbH
Interim manager, consultant, facilitator
Project management with focus on trouble shooting & customer care and/or product development/reengineering; regulatory management
Supply chain; risk and quality management; people management
Experienced within medical device; aerospace; packaging; small- & large equipment; optical- & electrical-systems; metal & plastics; free auditor
Since 2016, working for various accredited organizations as a freelance auditor regarding systems according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
2023-2024: Medical device product development, supply-chain and regulatory set-up with regard to a medical device re-engineering/launch and manufacturing
2023-2024: Project trouble shooter & customer care in the European aerospace industry within precision optics systems manufacturing; project risk and validation management including software validation
2022: Validation (FMEA, IQ OQ, PQ) management assigned with design and process risk assessment of complex electrical (IEC60601-1) mechatronics robots for MDR approval following ISO 14971
2022: Interim head of QM in aluminum-foil deep drawing process improvement; people and international Nespresso supplier quality management
2021-2022: Cytiva Cell Therapy greenfield project; assigned with design and implementation support of a certification, validation, GMP commissioning strategy for the technical infrastructure, e.g., clean rooms
2020-2021: Interim QA-Leader in Denmark assigned with the software release, manufacturing and distribution of Class IIb laser equipment for Candela, including international notified body and manufacturing transfer project
2020: Quality support and interim quality management for a manufacturer in the IVD test equipment supply chain and dialysis supplies in Bavaria
2018-2020: Expert/SME in Q-Management/Q-Engineering for orthopedic and arthroplasty device and tool production: turning, milling, cleaning, surface treatment and sterile packaging
2017: Re-engineering of the Medela product development process regarding cGMP 21CFR820.30/ISO 13485:2016 and MDR design control requirements for soft and hardware design regarding Class IIb pumps
2017: MDSAP preparation support and mock-audit coaching
2016: Interim senior QE-Expert for Maquet extracorporeal circulation devices manufacturing as ISO 14971 risk and change management expert in a Roche CAPA remediation and compliance project of IVD blood analyzers/gas sensor production
2016-2017: Orthopedic and arthroplasty implants design history file (DHF) review regarding compliance to 21 CFR 820.30 design control requirements
2015: Assigned by Novartis with design control for a new parenteral drug delivery system; manufacturability assessments during design evaluation; assessing potential plastic injection molding and/or high-volume assembly contractors in Europe and the US
2014: Assessing/auditing metallurgy process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Zimmer contract manufacturers around Europe for FDA audit readiness; Depuy-Synthes subject matter expert (SME)
2013-2014: CAPA-8D process reengineering and setting in place/training new EtQ software tools; coaching of project and product managers in working through individual CAPAs; remediation of global legacy CAPAs; supporting complaint and field action (FSCA) management
2012-2013: QA/RA Manager at Sias AG for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) liquid handling robots manufacturing; led small team for electrical safety CE/CB scheme product approvals; QMS, change and CAPA management
2011-2012: Site Quality Manager at Medtronic for drug eluting balloon and Nitinol stent-catheter manufacturing; quality operations including Q-engineering and control; led 15 direct and indirect reports
2009-2010: Supported quality initiatives in medical device industry; assessments and audits for manufacturers and suppliers as a consultant of Business Excellence Services
Andrew Longe
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Holger Landau
Last position:
Regulatory Affairs Manager at Andreas Hettich GmbH
Martin Aicher
Last position:
Martin Aicher
Main areas of activity ⋅ Martin Aicher
Areas of expertise
Medical technology
Sensor technology
Technical optics
Mechatronics
Microsystems technology
Biocompatible materials
Implants and endoprosthetics
Project management
Quality management IPMA
Regulatory affairs
Education
Dr.-Ing. Medical Technology
M.Sc. Medical Technology
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Medical Technology
Surgical mechanic, precision mechanic
Methodical product development
26 years of research, development, verification and agile product development
5 years of hands-on manufacturing of micromechanical instruments and implants
Projects
Development and verification of technical optics
Microscopy
Endoscopy
Immersion optical systems
Optical sensors
Light guides
Device development — medical electronics, active medical devices
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Electric drives, precision mechanics motors
Embedded devices, Medicine 4.0 / Industry 4.0
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electromechanical, chemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Structural integration of motors for pump systems
Integration of motors for catheter drives
Implantable drive systems with motors
Bone saws with Maxon motors
Osteosynthesis implant (bone implant) with linear drive
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Characterization and development of battery cells and Li-ion batteries
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Vacuum device with pumps for wound healing
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses)
Shaft instruments and trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Analytical instruments, sensors and fluid preparation
Monitoring systems
In vivo diagnostics (IVD)
Inline measurement systems for monitoring and analytical devices
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electrochemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Electrochemical deionization (EDI) as a monitor
Membrane technology
Measurement method and control of carbide saturation in cooling water
pH sensor
Optical sensors with laser diodes and LEDs
Dissolved O2 sensor
CO2 sensors
Ion-selective sensor (ISE)
Conductivity sensors
Turbidity sensor according to ISO 7027
Biosensors
Flow and pressure sensors
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Design of plastic injection-molded components and housings
Calculation and design of fluid channels
Design of metal die-cast components
Design of sheet metal parts
Implants and prostheses
Endoprosthetics: knee and hip endoprostheses
Bypass implants
Nitinol stents
Bone plates
Dental implants
Precision meshes
Instruments for medical technology
Angioplasty: PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with balloon catheter
Catheter system as minimally invasive heart pump
EN ISO 10555-4: intravascular catheters
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses through precision meshes)
Thrombectomy with rotablation catheter
Trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Endoscopes ISO 8600-1, EN 60601-2-18, EN 62471
Regulatory affairs for medical devices
CE for Europe (Class II and III), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR)
EU Regulation 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostics (IVDR)
Ensuring complete documentation according to current regulatory requirements
FDA registration and approval 510(k), PMN, PMA, Class II, III
Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR)
Internal and external audits
FDA and CE audits
Mock audits
Requirement engineering, user requirement specifications, functional requirement specifications
Quality management and relevant standards for medical technology
EN ISO 9001:2015
EN ISO 13485:2021
USA FDA 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System
FDA 21 CFR §§ 803, 806, 807, 830
In vitro diagnostics (IVD, IVDR) FDA 21 CFR §§ 600, 610, 660
USA FDA risk management for medical devices DIN EN ISO 14971:2019
P-FMEA for production
Usability of medical devices EN 62366-1:2021
CAPA (Corrective and preventive action) and GMP
Medical electrical equipment EN 60601-1:2013
EMC for medical devices DIN EN 60601-1-2:2022
Medical device software EN 62304:2018
Cell culture in cleanroom with different cell lines for biocompatibility testing of polymers and alloys
Biological evaluation of medical devices EN ISO 10993
Clinical investigation of medical devices ISO 14155
Manufacturing technology and processes
Process qualification and validation
Injection molding technology
CNC micromechanical manufacturing
Microsystems technology, printed circuit boards (PCB)
Joining technologies: laser welding of titanium, stainless steel, plastics as well as gluing and ultrasonic welding
Evaluation, setup and qualification of equipment
Thin film and surface technology
Coating of implants and tribological surfaces with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), sputtering of precious metals, stainless steels, nitinol, titanium alloys, polymers and ceramics
Plasma technology for functional coatings: hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces
Nanotechnology: surface functionalization: self-assembled monolayers (SAM)
Product Life Cycle Management
Finite element method
ANSYS FEM
Structural mechanics, statics
Fluid mechanics, flow simulations
Electrical engineering, electromagnetic fields
Characterization and testing of microelectronics
PCB (printed circuit board)
Sensor technology
Microcontrollers
CAN bus: ISO 11898, SAE
Control and data management with LabVIEW and Matlab
Programming language
Python 3.14
CAD
Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER, PTC Creo Parametric
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Solid Edge
Standards-compliant technical drawings
Endurance tests, mechanical, fluid mechanical, electrical and chemical characterization
Verification, V-Model, End of Line (EOL) testing
Writing work instructions for production, English regulatory documents and scientific articles
Support of clinical studies
Data processing, digital data management and statistics
Professional handling of Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and macro programming for Excel
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Thomas Höhle
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
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Statistics of experts using ISO 14971
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using ISO 14971
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Risk management core
ISO 14971 is the main standard for medical device risk management. It helps teams identify hazards, estimate risk, apply controls, and review residual risk across the full product lifecycle. Companies use it to keep safety work structured and traceable.
Where it fits
It is common in device development, software tied to clinical use, and post-market change work. In Switzerland, it matters for manufacturers, suppliers, and specialists supporting regulated product documentation and reviews.
Typical deliverables
- Risk management plan and risk file
- Hazard identification and risk analysis
- Risk control options and verification links
- Residual risk and benefit-risk rationale
- Post-market feedback and change impact review
Ecosystem and nearby standards
Strong professionals often work with IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and ISO 13485 alongside ISO 14971. They know how to connect usability, software, and quality records so the safety story stays consistent. That usually means clean traceability, not just a checklist.
When to bring in freelance help
Companies bring in specialists when a new device needs a risk file, when an audit finds gaps, or when design changes affect safety claims. They are also useful when an internal team needs extra capacity for documentation, remediation, or a fresh review.
What strong experts do well
Strong ISO 14971 experts write clearly, think in system effects, and challenge weak assumptions. They can work with engineering, quality, and clinical teams, then turn complex findings into records that stand up to review. They are careful, precise, and practical.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around ISO 14971.
ISO 14971 is used to manage risk across the lifecycle of a medical device. It helps teams identify hazards, judge risk, apply controls, and keep a traceable record of why the remaining risk is acceptable. That work covers both new designs and later changes.
ISO 14971 focuses on risk management, while ISO 13485 focuses on the quality management system behind medical devices. In practice, the two work together: one explains how risk is handled, the other how the organization controls its processes and records. A good specialist knows both contexts.
A strong ISO 14971 specialist usually understands design controls, verification and validation, and the basics of regulatory documentation. For software-linked products, experience with IEC 62304 and usability work is valuable too. Clear writing matters as much as technical judgment.
Companies often bring in ISO 14971 support when a project has a new device, a major design change, or an audit finding that needs fast correction. Outside help is also useful when the internal team lacks time for a full risk review. The best time is before gaps spread through the documentation.
ISO 14971 work can often be done remotely because much of it is document-based and review-driven. On-site time helps when the expert needs to sit with engineering, quality, or clinical teams to clarify hazards and use scenarios. Many projects work best with a mixed setup.
Ask for examples of risk files, hazard analyses, and traceability work they have handled with ISO 14971. Check whether they can explain how they link hazards, controls, and residual risk in plain language. Also ask how they work with your quality and regulatory teams.
Good ISO 14971 output is consistent, traceable, and easy to follow. Each hazard should connect to a risk estimate, a control, and a clear reason why the remaining risk is acceptable or not. Weak work usually has vague wording, broken links, or missing rationale.
A ISO 14971 specialist is usually deeper on risk analysis and safety logic than a general regulatory profile. Broader specialists may cover more standards and submission work, but not always with the same depth in hazard thinking. For a risk file rewrite or review, depth matters more than breadth.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 932 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are Healthcare (100%), Manufacturing (75%), and Pharmaceutical (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Product Development (63%), and Project Management (63%).
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