Trusted Import Solutions for Clinical Trials in Switzerland
From Swissmedic clearance to conformity compliance and QP release, we handle every detail so your clinical trial materials move without delay.
Why Switzerland Matters for Clinical Trials
Switzerland has long been a global hub for pharmaceutical research, with advanced infrastructure, strong regulatory oversight, and alignment with EU standards despite being outside the bloc. Switzerland remains outside the EU customs union, creating an independent import and export framework with its own customs, VAT, and licensing requirements. Every shipment requires strict adherence to national compliance procedures, and it’s vital to meet every one of them precisely.
Switzerland’s strict regulatory framework, governed by Swissmedic, demands full compliance, precise documentation, and collaboration with authorized local partners to ensure all clinical materials reach trial sites smoothly and compliantly. The result? A fast-moving but detail-driven environment. One that rewards readiness and penalizes oversights.
TecEx Medical: Global Reach, Local Precision
TecEx Medical delivers trusted import solutions for Sponsors, CROs, and Vendors navigating the complexities of clinical trial logistics around the world. We’re committed to advancing medical science by streamlining and optimizing intricate global supply chains. With our own licensed entity, GMP-certified facilities, and a local team that performs QP and QC checks in-country, we manage everything from master list validation to same-day Swissmedic submissions.
We manage all in-country compliance and coordinate the first-mile logistics, the in-country inspection, and the final delivery, giving you full visibility and control at every step for Switzerland imports and exports.
Importer of Record
Avoid the need for local entities and let us manage all your global imports using our deep domain expertise. Outsourcing this function to a specialist unlocks tremendous value and risk mitigation.
Exporter of Record
Get samples and supplies back where they need to go, fast. We handle complex export regulations and controlled substances so that your exports are seamless and headache-free.
Customs Clearance and Brokerage
99.94% first-time clearance rate with 2.56 days average processing time. Our clinical trial expertise means no more classification errors or unexpected delays.
Regulatory Compliance
We navigate the regulatory maze so you don’t have to. End-to-end compliance from a team of experts who have their finger on the pulse around the world.
VAT/GST Savings
Recover up to 50% of import taxes across 33+ countries. We’ve saved millions in VAT/GST that sponsors thought was lost forever. Minimal effort, maximum return.
With active operations in Switzerland and proven success with Swiss shipments, we remove compliance burdens – allowing you to dedicate your resources to clinical excellence. Partnering with us may be the single most impactful decision you make to improve the efficiency, reliability, and success of your clinical trials in Switzerland.
Key Challenges in Switzerland
Despite its efficiency and infrastructure, Switzerland’s import landscape is not without its hurdles:
Swissmedic approval is mandatory for IMP imports and requires complete compliance documentation before shipment.
GMP certification is required to handle and inspect IMPs locally.
All products must go through a local team inspection before reaching the trial site.
All documentation needs to be pre-submitted and validated, which means that missing paperwork causes significant delays.
Switzerland is outside the EU, and so you cannot rely on EU-wide licenses.
Local relationships can be crucial to long-term, repeatable success.
These are just a few of the unique challenges you might face when running clinical trials in Switzerland. But TecEx Medical is already licensed, audited, and trusted to handle the full process, and same-day clearance is often achievable when all documents are aligned.
Your IOR Partner in Switzerland
As your dedicated IOR/EOR, TecEx Medical manages the full suite of import logistics, so you never need a local entity. Whatever goods you’re shipping into Switzerland, we will ensure full compliance with regulatory and logistical demands.
- Full IOR/EOR services for companies without a local legal entity.
- Direct coordination with Swissmedic.
- Leverage critical import licenses.
- End-to-end regulatory compliance
- Conformity standards compliance verification.
- QP and QC checks on all investigational products.
- Proactive issue resolution and shipment tracking.
- Sophisticated VAT Reclaim services.
We are driven by the same incentives you are — reducing time-to-site, eliminating compliance headaches, and saving money through world-class import solution structuring.
How It Works: Our Swiss Import Process
Tailored Proposal
Based on our deep experience in Switzerland, we’ll deliver a structured import solution aligned to your trial needs, budget, and compliance obligations.
Regulatory & Document Review
Our specialists then conduct a thorough assessment of your documentation, product classification, and country-specific requirements to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
Import Setup & Coordination
We manage all necessary permits, licenses, and customs paperwork — ensuring that your shipment is fully compliant before it even leaves your warehouse.
Customs Clearance & Delivery
Acting as your legal IOR/EOR, we oversee end-to-end clearance and ensure timely, compliant delivery to your clinical site or local warehouse.
Ongoing Support & Visibility
Stay fully informed with real-time tracking through our online portal and a dedicated point of contact who knows your study inside and out.
All our solutions are bespoke and tailored specifically to your needs. You won’t find better service or more sophisticated logistics anywhere else.
Move Faster in Switzerland Without Cutting Corners
In Switzerland, compliance isn’t a hurdle; it’s a process. TecEx Medical helps you align everything upfront so your trial stays on track, even in one of the world’s most tightly regulated environments.