Working together to streamline Medical Device Research Processes

WCI Consulting Limited and the Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices have formed an alliance to exploit their shared expertise to assist organisations in streamlining their Medical Device Research Processes.  This unique partnership brings together access to the best academic knowledge with genuine sector insight into how to make the most of R&D investments.

Medical Device companies are driven by innovation but face significant challenges in developing new products.  Creating the right balance within multidisciplinary NPD teams, providing clear accountability, and being able to exploit leading edge technology all make it difficult to deliver compliant new products on time, on budget and to the highest standards of quality.  As a result, many organisations may be missing out on the next generation of Medical Device products and the commercial and health benefits they can bring.

WCI's and Strathclyde's joint approach helps companies customise well-defined, gated processes; establish foresighting processes; and align the organisation to ensure commercially successful products, which make best use of available technologies, are consistently launched into the marketplace.

For further information about how WCI and the Institute of Medical Devices may be able to help you, please contact Kate Adams at kate.adams@wcigroup.com or +44 (0) 2392 268133

About Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices
The Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices has been established to bring together some of the best minds in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences and the NHS to research and innovate the technologies of tomorrow; from cardiovascular devices and wound care, to opthalmics and imaging.

Supported by Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, the Institute works closely with industry, responding to the challenging needs of companies, clinical groups and technologists who are working on a wide range of patient needs and conditions.

For further information please visit the Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices website at: www.strath.ac.uk/simd/