MethodSense Receives Global Reach Award for Trade Excellence

North Carolina-based regulatory and quality advisory firm honored by state governor and economic development agency

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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MethodSense, a North Carolina-based regulatory and quality advisory firm serving the global life sciences industry, has been recognized for Export Trade Excellence by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). The company received the Global Reach Award, which celebrates North Carolina companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to strategic export planning and global execution, and help expand the state's presence, reputation, and expertise across international markets.

Why it matters

This award highlights MethodSense's role in advancing North Carolina's global life sciences presence through its regulatory intelligence and compliance technology solutions. The company's active participation in trade delegations and global education initiatives is seen as emblematic of modern, strategic, technology-enabled service exporting that can help strengthen a state's overall global standing.

The details

MethodSense provides independent regulatory strategy and quality system advisory services to medical device and life sciences companies. Its cloud-based compliance management platform, LuminLogic, supports documentation control, regulatory submissions, governance, and lifecycle compliance across global markets. The company's trade show preparation, execution, and follow-up have become a model for other delegation participants, further strengthening North Carolina's global presence.

  • MethodSense received the award on March 5, 2026.

The players

MethodSense

A North Carolina-based regulatory and quality advisory firm specializing in medical device and life sciences companies.

Josh Stein

The Governor of North Carolina.

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

A state agency that works to recruit new businesses, support existing employers, and promote North Carolina as a global destination for investment and trade.

Melissa McGurk

The Senior International Trade Manager at EDPNC.

Rita King

The CEO of MethodSense.

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What they’re saying

“MethodSense's trade show preparation, execution, and follow up have become a model for other delegation participants, further strengthening North Carolina's overall global presence.”

— Melissa McGurk, Senior International Trade Manager at EDPNC

“Our mission has always been to help innovators bring medical technologies to market responsibly and efficiently, whether in the U.S., Europe, or emerging markets. We view regulatory intelligence as a strategic asset, not a checkbox. This recognition affirms that North Carolina companies can lead globally in high-value services and technology.”

— Rita King, CEO of MethodSense

What’s next

The award ceremony and recognition of MethodSense's global trade excellence is a significant milestone for the company and the state of North Carolina. Going forward, MethodSense is expected to continue its active participation in trade delegations and global education initiatives, further strengthening North Carolina's life sciences presence worldwide.

The takeaway

This award highlights how North Carolina-based companies like MethodSense, with their strategic, technology-enabled, and globally-minded approach to regulatory intelligence and compliance services, can help elevate the state's reputation and expertise in the global life sciences industry.