Abbas Bohra
Manager, Regulatory Affairs EMEA
ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS

 

Abbas Bohra, RAC is currently working as Manager, Regulatory Affairs, EMEA for Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) in Germany. AMO specializes in manufacturing of Intraocular lens, Refractive lasers and Eyecare related medical devices

Abbas has a Masters in Biomedical Engineering, from University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After starting with AMO in the International team, Abbas went on to support pre-market registrations for various Asia Pacific markets. He has carried out multiple successful timely registrations for AMO products in India and China. Moreover, he has a varied experience in handling International regulatory requirements for high and medium risk medical devices.

Abbas holds a Regulatory Affairs Certification title and is also an active member of RAPS and Euromcontact trade group for Contact lens and lens care products.

 

 

How many years have you been in the industry?
5 years


Why do you believe that the European Device & Diagnostic Regulation Conference is important?

Because it gives a better understanding of the upcoming EU regulatory framework and some good insights to OUS regulatory arena for Global manufacturers


What do you hope attendees will take away from your presentation, workshop or panel discussion?

Understanding of the complex regulatory framework for the emerging markets such as India and China & how to get timely access to these fast paced growing markets


What inspires your passion and/or interest for regulatory affairs and/or healthcare?

To bring compliant and quality products, as fast as possible, to the market for improving and strengthening patient lives

 

Abbas will be one of the distinguished presenters at the 3rd Ann. EU Medical Device & Diagnostic Regulation Conference.