This year marks a special milestone for Congenius, as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Reflecting on the journey taken this past decade, our Founder & Executive Board Member Jörg Dogwiler shares his highlights below…

From conviction to company

Our journey began in February 2016. Launching quietly – but assertively, the foundation of Congenius was formed from a clear conviction – the belief that quality is not paperwork, regulation is not an obstacle, and successful innovation requires responsibility.

From day one our ambition was clear – to combine excellence with integrity to support MedTech and digital health companies in not only building products, but in creating real impact.

Growth built on trust

Our early years were characterised not by explosive hype – but by something far more powerful: steady, sustainable growth. With each project, new customer, and recommendation, Congenius became known for reliability, depth of expertise, and collaborative partnership.

We were leant on to provide strategic clarity in complex environments – earning the trust of those we supported.

Strengthening through partnership

In 2017, Bastian Perroset joined Congenius as partner, bringing with him a powerful entrepreneurial drive as well as operational strength. As our company grew, our ambition expanded – and we started to transition from a sturdy boutique consultancy to a structured, future-focused organisation with a long-term vision.

Intentional transformation

2020 was a defining year. With the world facing uncertainty, it would have been easy to become reactive. But instead, Congenius chose evolution through deliberate decisions – because growth demands structure, and excellence is built on robust foundations.

So, we reorganised the company, defining clear leadership roles and nurturing a culture of accountability. We created our Marketing and PR function to lead the redesign of our brand and develop a robust communications strategy to boost our market presence. In parallel, we established our HR and Finance Administration team to support our ongoing growth.

Expanding our horizons with eHealth & Clinical

As healthcare transformed, so did Congenius. With the rise of digital health, demand for expertise on software as a medical device, data-driven innovation, and connected devices prompted the launch of our eHealth domain.

At the same time, the creation of our Clinical function strengthened the company’s ability to support evidence generation, clinical strategy, and lifecycle thinking.

Congenius expanded its specialised regulatory know-how into an integrated excellence model – spanning the full journey from concept to market and beyond.

A new leadership chapter

The MedTech industry is fast-moving and ever evolving. To continually succeed, companies must adapt, optimise, and implement meaningful change. To this end, in 2024, Bastian stepped into the role of CEO, marking the beginning of a new leadership phase.

Our organisation had grown stronger, our brand had matured, and our team was larger than ever before. But our core values remained unchanged – adaptable expertise tailored to our customers’ needs, pragmatic solutions, transparent communication, and a commitment to teamwork – all underpinned by a genuine passion for our work.

Looking ahead

Today, we can be proud of successfully delivering over 600 projects, developing long-term customer partnerships, creating added value through our Congenius Academy training opportunities, and establishing five interdisciplinary excellence areas within our values-driven team.

We’re defined by sharing responsibility, accountability, and expert knowledge amongst teams who support each other. And as we grow and evolve, our commitment to continuous development and learning, and excellence through integrity in our customer work will sustain.

Celebrating Genius through Connection

Our company’s “genius” lies not just in expertise, but in the “connections” between people, ideas, and impact. And that’s what has sustained us for the last 10 years.

As we mark this milestone, I’d like to thank our team for their Congenius spirit – embracing complexity, building together, and turning regulatory challenges into strategic opportunities. Thanks also to our customers and partners for their continued trust and collaboration.

Here’s to celebrating 10 years of courage, learning, growth, and partnership – and looking forward to the infinite possibilities that lie ahead!