RAQA Leadership Retreat 2026 Join the RAPS Switzerland Chapter RAQA Leadership Retreat 2026 in the Swiss Alps for two days of expert-led discussions, peer exchange, and practical insights designed for today's RA/QA professionals. 2000CHF, 1800CHF for early birds until end of July 2026
RAQA Leadership Retreat 2026
Join the RAPS Switzerland Chapter RAQA Leadership Retreat 2026 in the Swiss Alps for two days of expert-led discussions, peer exchange, and practical insights designed for today's RA/QA professionals.
Far from a traditional conference, the retreat combines:
Designed for leaders navigating regulatory complexity, digital transformation, audits, compliance, and organizational change, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to step back from day-to-day pressures and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts and peers
Secure your spot now! Contact: [email protected]
RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellations will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone.
Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email [email protected] with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.
A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from the RAPS Learning Portal following the event.
Contact the RAPS Support Center:
Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email [email protected].

USC Kim Center Advisory Committee - Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences



President of the Switzerland RAPS Chapter, Switzerland RAPS Chapter



USC Kim Center Advisory Committee - Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Kimberly A. Trautman is an experienced Medical Devices, InVitro Diagnostics, and Combination Product Expert with over 40 years of experience. She worked at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over 24 years and continues to work with Regulatory Agencies around the globe. Industry experience as well as regulatory agency experience.
Kim is an expert in global medical device regulations, she authored and harmonized the 1996 US FDA Quality System Regulation and was on the international authoring group of ISO 13485 since inception and still today. While at FDA, she conceived and developed the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) and its consortium of five Global Regulators. Kim was a twenty-year veteran of the Global Harmonization Tasks Force (GHTF) and foundational member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).
Kim has a demonstrated history of working collaboratively with industry, regulators, and patient groups for the betterment of public health. She has executed several medical device regulatory services and developed a formal Education/Training business. Established an Authorized Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) Auditing Organization and a new Notified Body for EU IVDR/MDR Designation.
Recognized International Medical Device expert with a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Principal Regulatory Program Director, Roche
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President of the Switzerland RAPS Chapter, Switzerland RAPS Chapter
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