Eric Chappel

Founder & Consultant @ Chappel Consulting | Ph.D. in Physics

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

PROJECT MANAGER - MEDICAL DEVICES I’m a R&D project manager with 20+ years of product development experience. In this role I lead the development of wearable Bolus Injectors, breathing machines, insulin micropump and flow control valves for drug delivery. I also managed the MEMS design team (microfluidic devices, microneedles, microvalves). I’m always interested in hearing from former colleagues or just folk inspired by technical innovations in healthcare, so feel free to contact me if you’d like to connect.

Experience

  • Founder & Consultant | MedTech / Drug Delivery Systems | Due Diligence & Technical Troubleshooting at Chappel Consulting
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Key Services Provided: • Drug Delivery Device Design: Expert guidance on ISO 11608 compliance, material selection, and device-primary packaging integration. • Drug Delivery Device Design & Root Cause Analysis: Lead troubleshooting initiatives for complex mechanical and electromechanical delivery systems (insulin micropumps, wearable injectors, passive flow regulators, microneedles, piezo actuators and pressure sensors). I specialize in identifying design flaws during the V&V (Verification and Validation) phase to prevent costly market delays • Technical Due Diligence: Act as an expert for the European Commission and technical advisor for investors and clinical-stage startups. I conduct comprehensive Technology Assessments to evaluate design maturity, manufacturing feasibility and IP strength (TRL). • Risk Management: Developing robust DFMEA frameworks to ensure patient safety and regulatory approval.

  • R&D senior project manager at Xsensio
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Spearhead the development of a cutting-edge wearable biosensing system, focusing on system integration and mechanical design. • Implement design for manufacturing strategies, enhancing production efficiency and product quality. • Conduct rigorous verification and validation (V&V) processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. • Utilize DFMEA to identify potential failure modes, significantly reducing risk in product development.

  • Expert for the European Commission at European Commission
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Technical DD - EIC Accelerator Monitor - EU4Health programmes Evaluator - MSCA, EU4Health, Horizon Europe Programmes

  • Senior Lecturer in Physics at Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture de Genève - HEPIA
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Lecturer in Physics for Undergraduates

  • Senior Engineering Project Manager at Debiotech SA
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Management of new product development