FDA · EMA · ICH · Health Canada · PMDA

Global Regulatory Science.
Local Expertise.
Worldwide Impact.

IRSG is a global regulatory science consultancy with 25+ years of expertise and 50+ successful IND submissions. We partner with life sciences organizations worldwide to navigate FDA, EMA, ICH, and international regulatory frameworks, from IND through approval and beyond.

25+
Years of Experience
50+
Successful IND Submissions
2017
Founded in Massachusetts
100%
WMBE / MBE Certified

A Different Kind of Global Regulatory Partner

IRSG combines deep FDA and global regulatory institutional knowledge with the agility of a boutique firm. We work as a true extension of your team across FDA, EMA, Health Canada, PMDA, and ICH frameworks, bringing precision, speed, and practical wisdom to every regulatory challenge, wherever your program takes you.

WMBE & NMSDC MBE Certified
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise
Northeastern University Faculty
18 years as adjunct faculty, Bouve College of Health Sciences
NVIDIA Inception Member
AI-accelerated regulatory platform development

End-to-End Regulatory
Science Expertise

From Pre-IND through global market authorization, IRSG provides the regulatory intelligence to advance your program across FDA, EMA, ICH, Health Canada, PMDA, and beyond.

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IND Strategy & Preparation

Comprehensive pre-IND planning, global regulatory strategy, FDA and EMA meeting requests, and submission management for biologics, drugs, and combination products across multiple jurisdictions.

Biologics Small Molecule Combination Products
02

CMC & GMP Regulatory Support

Chemistry, manufacturing, and controls strategy. GMP gap assessments, inspection readiness, and manufacturing site compliance support.

GMP Compliance CMC Strategy Inspection Prep
03

International Regulatory Strategy

Multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategy spanning FDA, EMA, Health Canada, PMDA, and ICH frameworks. Market authorization planning, agency meeting management, and global submission coordination.

CDER CBER EMA ICH
04

Regulatory Training & Education

GMP-aligned workforce training, regulatory affairs bootcamps, and Good Regulatory Practices programming for life sciences teams.

GRP Series GMP Training RAC Prep
05

U.S. Agent & Sponsor Services

Authorized U.S. agent services for foreign sponsors. Complete sponsor-investigator IND management for academic and institutional clients.

U.S. Agent Sponsor-Investigator Academic Sponsors
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AI-Enabled Regulatory Intelligence

RegPulse and BrexAI platforms delivering real-time FDA guidance tracking, regulatory intelligence, and AI-assisted submission support.

RegPulse BrexAI AI Platforms
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Regulatory science is not just about compliance. It is about building the bridge between scientific discovery and the patients who need it.
LS
Dr. Leona Saunders, DLP, MPH, MSRA
Founder & Principal, IRSG
25 Years FDA Regulatory Science
Senior roles at EMD Serono, Curis, Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, and Appili Therapeutics
Northeastern University Faculty
18 years adjunct faculty, Bouve College of Health Sciences. Also teaching at UMD, UConn, and Walden University
Founder, ICAA Boston
Inner City Academic Achievers, life sciences workforce development for underrepresented youth
WMBE / NMSDC MBE Certified
Certified minority and women-owned business enterprise with federal and state procurement eligibility
Technology Platforms

AI-Powered Regulatory Tools

IRSG is building the next generation of regulatory intelligence platforms, purpose-built for life sciences professionals who need answers faster.

Trademark Allowed

RegPulse™ ↗

Real-time FDA guidance tracking and regulatory intelligence platform. Stay current on guidance documents, Federal Register notices, and policy updates across CDER, CBER, and CDRH.

Notice of Allowance Received
Trademark Filed 2026

PI Pre-CHECK™

SaaS platform for clinical investigator pre-qualification. Built on AACT clinical trial data, PI Pre-CHECK helps sponsors identify and vet investigators before site selection.

USPTO Serial #99691158 | In Development
In Development

BrexAI

AI-assisted regulatory submission platform. Intelligent document review, gap analysis, and submission readiness scoring for IND and NDA programs.

Active Development
NVIDIA Inception

BioSimulator

Virtual GMP manufacturing simulation platform for workforce training. Built in partnership with the Holbrook BioHub to train the next generation of biomanufacturing professionals.

Concept Phase

Life Sciences Infrastructure for the Commonwealth

IRSG operates the Holbrook BioHub at 270 Centre Street, Unit E, Holbrook, Massachusetts, a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing training and ecosystem facility serving early-stage life sciences companies and the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Visit Holbrook BioHub
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GMP Simulation Training Floor
Hands-on biomanufacturing training in a GMP-aligned simulation environment. BSL-2 suite commissioning Q3 2026.
02
Life Sciences Incubator
Co-working and private office space for early-stage biotech companies with built-in regulatory advisory access.
03
Workforce Development Annex
ICAA Boston programming at 6 Cabot Place, Stoughton. WTFP-registered curriculum for underrepresented communities entering life sciences.
04
Equipment Access & Resale
$1M+ in certified lab equipment available for training, demonstration, and acquisition by emerging biotech companies.
Client Voice

What Our Partners Say

IRSG provided exceptional IND submission support. Dr. Saunders' depth of FDA knowledge and responsiveness made a complex regulatory process feel manageable. We could not have moved this fast without her team.

C
Biotech Client
Regulatory Strategy & IND Support

The IRSG team brought a level of rigor and practical FDA experience that we simply couldn't find at larger firms. They function as a true extension of our internal regulatory team, and they deliver.

C
Academic Medical Center
Sponsor-Investigator IND Program

Dr. Saunders has an extraordinary ability to translate complex regulatory science into actionable strategy. Her FDA meeting preparation is second to none, thorough, precise, and deeply strategic.

C
Pharmaceutical Partner
CMC & Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge Series

Good Regulatory Practices

Weekly regulatory intelligence published every Tuesday at 8:30am ET. Practical FDA guidance for life sciences professionals.

GRP Series
IND Safety Reports

When to Submit an IND Safety Report: A Practical Guide

Understanding the 15-day and 7-day expedited safety reporting requirements under 21 CFR 312.32.

GRP Series
Expedited Pathways

FDA Expedited Programs: Breakthrough, Fast Track, and RMAT Compared

How to determine which designation is right for your program and when to apply.

GRP Series
GLP / GMP / GCP

GLP vs GMP vs GCP: What Every Sponsor Needs to Know

A practitioner's guide to the three pillars of FDA Good Practice standards and how they apply at each development stage.

Ready to Move Your Program Forward?

Whether you're preparing your first IND, navigating a complex FDA or EMA interaction, or building a multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategy from scratch, IRSG is ready to work alongside you, wherever your program needs to go.