Akkodis, a global digital engineering company, and Smart Industry leader, has acquired US-based Raland Compliance Partners (Raland), a specialist provider of quality and regulatory compliance services to the Life Sciences industry.

This acquisition expands Akkodis’ presence in the Life Sciences industry as well as its consulting capabilities. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Raland’s talented team to the Akkodis family,” said Mike Small, US Country President, The Adecco Group & President, Akkodis NA. “The company’s proven expertise and leadership in the Life Sciences sector perfectly complement our vision of driving innovation and transformation in this critical industry. This acquisition is a significant step forward in expanding the breadth and depth of our consulting services and solidifying our ability to deliver exceptional value to clients worldwide.”

Founded in 2002, Raland has become a well-regarded provider of services to pharma, biotech, and medical device verticals with a high standard of performance and an international client portfolio.

Tom Rynkiewicz, Vice President, Life Sciences Regulatory and Quality Assurance, Raland, commented, “We are honored to join the Akkodis family, marking a pivotal moment for our company. I am immensely proud of our talented team of experts who have consistently delivered excellence in quality and regulatory compliance services, establishing a strong presence within the Life Sciences sector. This acquisition positions Raland to continue to provide our uncompromised level of service to existing customers and to deliver greater innovation, scalability, and impact across a broader spectrum of client needs.”

Kevin McLeod, Head of Engineering at Akkodis/Entegee added, “Having worked alongside Raland in various capacities over many years, my team has seen firsthand their outstanding reputation and deep knowledge in medical consulting services. This acquisition opens exciting opportunities for collaboration within our Life Sciences segment and across the broader Akkodis portfolio.”

Raland is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices across the US.