About
Codetribe partnered with global life-sciences leader Roche, in collaboration with Zühlke, to accelerate a key R&D initiative for next-generation medical devices. We delivered two strategic assets: a scalable Android UI framework and a specialized tool to automate critical pre-compliance testing. This partnership boosted development efficiency by 40%, significantly de-risked the product launch timeline, and delivered substantial cost savings.
Challenge, approach, and impact
Inefficient Development and Inconsistent User Experience
Without a centralized UI component library, Roche's development teams were duplicating effort by rebuilding common elements for each new application, consuming valuable engineering hours and creating an inconsistent user experience. In the regulated MedTech space, this inconsistency was more than a design issue—it was a business liability that could complicate usability, erode brand trust, and introduce risks that delay regulatory approval.
High Cost and Risk of Regulatory Compliance Testing
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing is a critical, high-stakes hurdle in medical device certification. A single failed test at a third-party lab can cost over €125,000 and delay market entry by months, representing a significant financial and timeline risk for Roche's product pipeline. Proactive mitigation was essential to avoid these costly setbacks.
How we built
Testimonials
Igor Hric, Android Developer @ Codetribe
Codetribe
“It was a privilege to partner with the exceptional team at Roche. Their collaborative spirit was instrumental as we engineered strategic assets to accelerate their path to market. Together, we delivered a UI framework and an automated test tool that de-risked compliance for their next-generation cardiology devices. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a project with such a profound, life-saving impact.“
Team structure
Client team
Fahed
Software Architect
Daily point of contact
The client stakeholders at Roche were working closely with the team at Codetribe
Agency team
2 x Android Developer
Production
