R&Q said today that it has named Ibim Tariah as vice president of EU MDR and IVDR consulting services.

Tariah served as technical director of medical devices at notified body BSI Americas for 21 years. Most recently, he was part of the BSI Americas leadership team responsible for transitioning to MDR certification. Tariah has more than 30 years of experience in medtech.

In his newly created role at R&Q, Tariah provides leadership, strategic advisement and implementation expertise to the  Monroeville, Penn.-based company’s consulting team and clients.

“Ibim is one of the most exciting additions we’ve ever had at R&Q,” the company said in a news release. “From his deep knowledge of the MDD, MDR and international regulatory affairs to his expertise in product development and project management, Ibim is primed to impact R&Q’s clients immediately. Ibim has a deep desire to serve the medical device industry and help his clients achieve success. He relishes client challenges and is driven by his clients’ success – both in compliance and business. R&Q clients will experience a whole new level of regulatory insight and advisement.”