The CPMS initiative primarily addresses those entrusted with the development and quality assurance of software as an accessory of medical devices and as a stand-alone medical device. With certain limitations, this also applies to software for the pharmaceutical/GxP sector.

Among others the initiative particularly appeals to

• Software developers working for manufacturers of medical devices and clinical information systems and their service providers
• Product manager
• Project managers
• Regulatory affairs managers
• Quality managers
• Auditors and employees of notified bodies
• Employees of monitoring agencies such as regional authorities and trade supervisory boards