Swissmedic and the pharmaceutical industry meet regularly to discuss topics relating to the submission of electronic applications in the context of medicinal products at a ‘Round Table eSubmissions’. This Round Table eSubmissions provides participants with a platform on which they can share information and experience, helping them in particular to continue developing the associated processes and systems in a coordinated and practice-oriented way. The Round Table eSubmissions has emerged from the former Round Table eCTD. The new name, which was changed on 1 April 2025, reflects the expanded focus of the Round Table.
The Round Table comprises representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and of Swissmedic (Operational Support Services Division plus business and IT specialists where required). Over the years, the direct exchange between Swissmedic and the pharmaceutical industry has proved to be a productive way of promoting mutual understanding of the parties’ concerns as well as for formulating and implementing process-related and technical changes in an efficient manner.
The Round Table’s guidelines for cooperation are set out in the Terms of Reference.
Industry participants
The Round Table is attended by up to 12 representatives of the pharmaceutical industry who are familiar with the technology and processes associated with application submission as a result of their day-to-day work and experience.
The following people currently participate in the Round Table: