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The directory of Clinical Research Companies in India has been prepared as a ready-reckoner for use by the industry globally pharma and biotech companies, contract research companies, funding organisations and others. It has been compiled, considering the companies involved in clinical research and support services. As it is an emerging market and also as most of the companies may not be listed on stick exchangers, the list may not be comprehensive. The directory covers 56 companies and each profile includes details like description of the company, name of Director/CEO, and contact details. The details have been obtained from published sources like the respective websites of the companies. All the companies are listed in alphabetical order.
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Accutest Research Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd.................................................................5 Ace Biomed Pvt. Ltd...............................................................................................................5 Actimus Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. ...........................................................................................6 Apothecaries Ltd......................................................................................................................6 AQUAS ........................................................................................................................................7 Asian Clinical Trials Limited.................................................................................................7 Aurigene Discovery Technologies ....................................................................................8 Avra Laboratories ....................................................................................................................8 BioArc Research Solutions ..................................................................................................9 Bioserve Biotechnologies .....................................................................................................9 Chembiotek Research International...............................................................................10 Clinigene International.........................................................................................................10 Clininvent Research Pvt. Ltd., ..........................................................................................11 ClinTec International ............................................................................................................11 Clintrac International ............................................................................................................12 D & O CRO ..............................................................................................................................12 Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited .....................................................................................13 Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd............................................................................13 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals..................................................................................14 GVK Biosciences Pvt Ltd....................................................................................................14 iGATE Clinical Research International..........................................................................15 Intas Pharmaceuticals .........................................................................................................15 INTOX Private.........................................................................................................................16 Jubilant Clinsys.......................................................................................................................16 Johnson & Johnson, India..................................................................................................17 Kendle India.............................................................................................................................17 Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd ................................................................................18 Lotus Labs Pvt. Ltd...............................................................................................................18 Lupin Limited ...........................................................................................................................19 Magene Life Sciences .........................................................................................................19 Manipal Acunova ...................................................................................................................20 Matrix Laboratories Ltd. ......................................................................................................20 Metropolis Clinical Laboratories.......................................................................................21 Merck Limited..........................................................................................................................21 Novartis .....................................................................................................................................22 Novo Nordisk India Private Ltd. .......................................................................................22 Omnicare Clinical Research..............................................................................................23 Pharma-Olam International ...............................................................................................23 Pharmanet................................................................................................................................24 PPD Pharmaceutical Development India .....................................................................24 Quintiles Technologies (India) Private Limited...........................................................25 Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited..........................................................................................25
Reliance Clinical Research Services .............................................................................26 Reametrix India ......................................................................................................................26 Roche India Ltd.,....................................................................................................................27 Sanofi-Aventis (Aventis Pharma Limited) ....................................................................27 Sipra Labs Pvt Ltd.................................................................................................................28 Siro Clinpharm Pvt Ltd. .......................................................................................................28 SRL Ranbaxy ..........................................................................................................................29 Sterling Synergy Systems ..................................................................................................29 Synchron Research Pvt. Ltd. ............................................................................................30 Triesta Sciences ....................................................................................................................30 Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited.....................................................................................31 Veeda Clinical Research ....................................................................................................31 Vimta Labs Limited ...............................................................................................................32 Zydus Cadila............................................................................................................................32
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Apothecaries Ltd.
Apothecaries Foundation - a non profit organization independent of any pharmaceutical organization - has been formed with the objective of providing leadership and direction towards inculcating Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in Bio-Medical Research in India. The Foundation plans to achieve this by organizing short term courses, interaction meetings, symposia, seminars and regular out-reach programs over the internet.
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AQUAS
Avesthagen Quality Agriculture Services Pvt. Ltd. (AQUAS) , India's first fully integrated Biotech based Food, water & seed testing platform company has been established in August 2003 by Avestha Gengraine Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore. At AQUAS, world-class management and excellent science leads to meticulous internal quality control measures and indisputable results. Infrastructure at AQUAS includes hi-tech scientific equipments for Agri Biotech solutions including GMO testing, Molecular Marker development & MAS Screening, DNA Finger printing, microbial testing and seed purity testing. Dr. Villoo Morawala Patell International Tech Park Ltd, Discoverer, 9th Floor, unit III Whitefield Road, Bangalore- 560 066 Tel: +91-080- 28411665/2308/2776/2770 Email: pramod@avesthagen.com URL: http://aquasltd.com
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Avra Laboratories
Avra Laboratories was founded in 1995 by A V Rama Rao, to cater to the process and product needs of pharmaceutical companies. Avra is oriented to being a collaborative, global R&D platforms providing competitive and high quality science based technical services, process technologies and synthesis of new chemical entities (NCEs). Avra's competitiveness is displayed not only in cost effectiveness and fast time frames but also in dependability, quality and respect for intellectual property rights and strict procedural norms ensuring clients and associates absolute confidentiality. Expertise, persistence and excellence in technology management have made Avra a preferred global partner for collaborative and contractual R&D projects with some of the best names in industry. Mr. A.V. Rama Rao Avra House, 54, Sai Enclave Habsiguda, Hyderabad- 500 007 Tel: +91-040- 27179147 E-mail: info@avralab.com URL: www.avralab.com
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Bioserve Biotechnologies
BioServe Biotechnologies (I) Pvt Ltd [BBIPL], is a subsidiary of BioServe Biotechnologies Ltd (BBL), Maryland, USA. BBL has been providing DNA synthesis services and high quality molecular biology services to the research community for the last twelve years using state-of-the-art technologies. BBIPL established in 2002 is into contract research, pharmacogenomics, diagnostics and bioinformatics. BioServe Biotechnologies, Ltd. offers analysis of a variety of genetic polymorphisms which have been previously described in the literature. BBL has extensive experience in genotyping analysis, and has appropriate positive controls which are included to ensure completion of digestion of PCR fragments and appropriate gel resolution. Mr. M.N. Shastry Lab No. 8, ICICI Knowledge Park Genome Valley, Turkapalli Village Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500 078 E-mail: info@bioserve.com URL: www.bioserve.com
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Clinigene International
Clinigene is a Clinical Research Organisation that offers global biotechnology and pharmaceutical majors strong clinical trial, regulatory and laboratory capabilities for drug development. Established in the year 2000 as a Biocon subsidiary, it set up India's first CAP (College of American Pathologists) accredited Central Reference Laboratory with clinical specialisations in biochemistry, haematology, histopathology and microbiology. The value-added services include patient registries and clinical databases in diabetes, lipidemia, oncology and cardiovascular diseases. A. S. Arvind, Chief Operating Officer - Clinigene 20th KM Hosur Road Electronics City Bangalore 560 100 India Tel: +91-80-2852 2972, 2808 2808 Fax:+91-80-2783 3356, 2852 3423 E-mail: contact.us@biocon.com, arvind.atignal@biocon.com URL: http://www.biocon.com/clinigene.asp
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ClinTec International
ClinTec International is a privately owned full service contract research organization with presence in over 27 countries worldwide. It provides clinical research support services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industry and assist in their product development efforts. By employing toplevel clinical trial professionals, coupled with low overheads and an uncomplicated internal structure. ClinTec International provides high quality service and solutions to the clients with the key advantage of true cost effectiveness. Dr. Rabinder Buttar - President & Founder Clin Tec India) International Pvt. Ltd., No.104, IInd Cross Ramaiah Reddy Layout Benson Cross Benson JTown Bangalore 560 046 Tel: +91-80-23638360 Fax: +91-80-23545436 Email: India@clintec.com URL: www.clintec.com
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Clintrac International
Clintrac International Pvt. Ltd (Clintrac) is an independent, full service contract research organization having its registered office at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Whitefield, Bangalore, India. Clintrac has the state of art clinical research and development services that are scientifically and medically finest available. Dr. K.H. Ramanjaneya IIIrd Floor, East II, Vydehi Hospital, #82, IPIP Area, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560 066 Tel: +91-80-51157443 e-mail: info@clintracinternational.com URL: www.clintracintl.com
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D & O CRO
D&O CRO is part of the D&O group, which is a major supplier of intermediates and fine chemicals to Pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industries. Recently it has setup a Contract Research Organization in Mumbai, India, to cater to Clinical Development Services for the Global Pharmaceutical Companies desirous of Outsourcing Clinical Development Business in a cost effective manner. It has purchased and installed "Oracle Clinical version 4.5" as the companys Clinical Data Management System (CDMS) platform to offer the services in Data management to Pharmaceutical Companies. The principal activity of D&O CRO is Contract research, Custom synthesis and Contract manufacturing of the "key intermediates" for a number of multinationals and generic pharmaceutical companies. The group has its own Research and Development centres in India with a cGMP Pilot plant and other manufacturing facilities.
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108, Sundaram Estate, Off. BKSD Road, Govandi (E) Mumbai - 400 088 Maharasthra. India Tel : +91-22-55997891 Fax: +91-22-55997893 email: info@dnogroup.com URL: www.dnogroup.com
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment. Clinical Data Management Centre India (CDMCI) was set up in Bangalore in 1996 primarily as a Data Management Centre, and it soon evolved into a Centre for clinical data services with Data Management, Biostatistics and Scientific Writing functions supporting Clinical R & D activities of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals worldwide. The centre also makes its services available to other GSK departments such as Epidemiology and Market Research/Marketing. D.S.Parekh (Chairman), V.Thyagarajan (VC) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 025 India Tel: 91-22-2495 9595 Fax: 91-22-2495 9494 Email: askus@gsk.com URL: www.gsk-india.com
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Intas Pharmaceuticals
Concern for quality is at the core of all its activities. It aim to improve the quality of life, not only in india, but worldwide. Indeed, it is striving to build a Global Company, a world leader in life sciences, and to be the very best in each of its activities. Intas has embarked on an intensive program for development & analytical testing of new formulations including biotech formulations, with the objective of partnering with top multinationals for formulation research and providing regulatory support. An independent facility, equipped with modern technology and manned by professionals of the highest caliber, is the focal point of this initiative. Strong formulation development research capabilities Enhancing capabilities in formulation research and development Biotechnology research Mr. Hasmukh K. Chudgar : Chairman cum Managing Director Chinubhai Center, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009, Gujarat, INDIA Phone: +91-79-2657 66 55 Fax: +91-79-2657 88 62 E mail: info@intaspharma.com
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INTOX Private
With a mission to provide high quality, reliable research and testing services in the field of safety assessment of chemical and biological products, and to offer better services to the technological and research needs of clients in India and abroad, INTOX was founded in 1995 by a dedicated group of highly qualified and experienced toxicologists. A contractual research organization (CRO), INTOX performs a wide range of toxicological studies for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, biotechnological and chemical industries from private and public sectors who wish to obtain national and international registration of their products. Dr.Prabhakar Y. Naik 375, Urawade, Pirangut Taluka Mulshi District - Pune Maharashtra 412 108 Email: intox@vsnl.com URL : www.intoxlab.com
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Jubilant Clinsys
The Company conducts bioavailability, bioequivalence, Pharmacokinetic and phase 1 studies as per ICH-GCP and USFDA guidelines. The Company has set up a 40-bed facility spread over nearly 35000 sq. ft. area in Noida functional by end of 2004. This facility is DCGI-India, USFDA, UK-MHRA and ANVISA-Brazil certified and the Company would go for these accreditations in due course of time. The facility will be equipped to perform all the services required to conduct a bioavailability/bioequivalence study like screening (path lab, biochemistry etc), clinical phase on healthy adult human subjects, for bioavailability and bioequivalence studies. These facilities under one roof will avoid the transport of volunteers and samples from one facility to the other facility. Dr. Surinder Kher C-46, sector -62, Noida - 201 301 Tel: +91-124- 2404333 Fax : +91-120 2516627 E-mail : abhinav_rahul@jubl.com abhinandan@cdr-india.com URL: www.jubilantorganosys.com
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Kendle India
Kendle is among the worlds leading global clinical research organizations, delivering innovative and robust clinical development solutions to biopharmaceutical companies. It established an office with full capabilities in India. The staffs here are experienced in patient recruitment and have wide therapeutic experience, with key areas including oncology, psychiatry, cardiovascular, neurology, and infections. Bharat B. Doshi, M. Pharmacy, Country Manager 23-24, Vatika Business Center, 2nd floor, First India Place, Block B, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Sushant Lok-1 Gurgaon, UP 122 002 Tel: +91-124-506 7071 / +91 124 502 8935 Fax: +91-124-502 8934 / +91 124 502 8800 Email: doshi.bharat@kendle.com URL: www.kendle.com
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Lupin Limited
Lupin has a portfolio of more than 200 formulations in various segments. Lupins range of formulation is marked by brand leadership across various several segments. Lupin believes that its branded business posses a significant potential to not just improve patient treatment but also address unmet medical needs. Lupin is amongst the few Indian pharmaceutical companies with a single-minded focus on the marketplace and brand building. Lupin has specific market focus with an identified product pipeline for each market of the world. Mr. D.B.Gupta, Chairman Laxmi Towers, C Wing, 4th Floor Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai 400 051 India Tel:+91-22 56402222 Fax +91-22 56402299 E-mail ho@lupinworld.com URL: www.lupinworld.com
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Manipal Acunova
Manipal Acunova Pvt. Ltd. is a collaborative venture between the Manipal Education and Medical Group International India Pvt Ltd and AcuNova. Dr. Ramdas Pai, Manipal towers 14, Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 100 Ph: +91-80-2521 7617/ 18. Fax: +91-80-2521 7619. Email: nivedita.shenoy@acunovalife.com URL: www.acunovalife.com
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Merck Limited
In 1967, Merck was set up as the first Merck subsidiary company in Asia. It established Its own manufacturing plant at Taloja near Mumbai, followed by another plant at Usgaon, Goa. It went on to become the first company to go public in the Merck Group. It conduct clinical trials in Anti Malaria, Cough & Cold Preparations, Dermatological Preparations, Hematinics, AntiInflammatory, Oral Rehydration Therapym, Nutritionals / Vitamins. Dr H Maver - Managing Director Merck Limited, Shiv Sagar Estate 'A' Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400018 INDIA Tel: +91-22-5660 9000 Fax: +91-22-2495 4590/ 2495 0354/ 2495 0307/ 2493 6046 E-mail: maria.mendes@merck.co.in URL : www.merck.co.in
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Novartis
Novartis is a world leader in the research and development of products to protect and improve health and well-being. Novartis was created in 1996 from the merger of the Swiss companies, Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. The core businesses are in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, generics, eye-care, and animal health. Their name, derived from the Latin novae artes, meaning "new skills," reflects their commitment to focus on research and development to bring innovative products to the communities they serve. Novartis is currently conducting clinical trials in a number of disease areas. Novartis is recruiting patients for ongoing clinical trials also. Dr. H.C Daniel Vasella, MD and Chief Executive Officer Sandoz House, 8th floor Shivsagar Estate Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai 400 018 india Tel: +91 22 24988888 Fax: +91 22 24950221 URL: www.novartis.com
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Pharma-Olam International
Pharm-Olam International is a multi-national contract research organization offering a wide range of comprehensive, clinical research services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. From pre-clinical to Phase IV, POI is focused on delivering the highest quality data, achieving targeted enrollment and meeting projected timelines. Dr. Radhika Bobba 217,4th Cross, 19th Main, Koramangala 6th Block Bangalore 560 095 Tel: +91-80- 56984164 E-mail: info@pharm-olam.com URL: www.pharm-olam.com
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Pharmanet
It is an international drug development US-based company dedicated to providing industry leading expertise to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and combined product industries in India Bangalore office stands at 21st position and shares the pride with other Asia-Pacific locations including Sydney, Hong Kong and Beijing. The company offers several clinical study locations and much more flexibility than any other CRO. It has completed thousands of clinical studies, setting new standards in clinical research in the process. They have the expertise to strategically design efficient clinical development programs, the experience to anticipate potential issues, and the credentials to meet with international regulatory authorities at the highest levels. Jeffrey P. McMullen : President and Chief Executive Officer Unit 1101, Level 11 Millenia Tower B 1 & 2 Murphy Road Ulsoor, Bangalore 560 008, India Tel: +91-80-5660 5900 Fax: 91-80-5660 5999 E mail:pharmanet.com URL: www.pharmanet.com
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Quintiles Transnational helps improve healthcare worldwide by providing a broad range of professional services, information and partnering solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and Company healthcare industries. Description Incorporated in India in 1997, Quintiles is the country's first global CRO and has been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as a Commercial R & D Company, the only CRO in India to be so recognized. Dr. Narges Mahaluxmivala, Executive Director (head, clinical Director / operations) CEO Brigade South Parade, 3rd Floor, 10, M.G Road, Bangalore, 560 001 Tel: +91-80-5520-4800 Contact Fax: +91-80-5520-4890 details E-Mail: india@quintiles.com URL: www.quintiles.com/Corporate_Info/Regions /south_africa_and_india/India/India.htm
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Reametrix India
ReaMetrix Inc. provides the customer with unparalleled efficiency in product delivery for assay development and contract research. Through a unique business model, It is able to leverage the advantages of India's scientific resources. ReaMetrix communicates its high commitment to quality through a highly developed standardization process, with documentation and audit trails for every product. It is able to minimize lot-to-lot variation in every protocol and all manufacturing is performed to GMP standards. ReaMetrix's commitment to the development and production of quality products is uncompromising. Mr. Bala S. Manian 50-B, II Phase, Peenya Industrial Area Bangalore - 560 058 Tel: 080- 28378693/28378695 E-mail: info@reametrix.com URL: www.reametrix.com
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SRL Ranbaxy
SRL Ranbaxy Clinical Reference Laboratories - a leading solutions provider in the screening, diagnosis and monitoring of every illness and disease in the community. It aims to provide world class services, meeting all international quality standards, in Laboratory Medicine. With ethical standards and customer care as its core values, strength emanates from the professional satisfaction born of providing reliable and 100% accurate solutions. It is one of the first and only laboratories in India to offer its clients "hands-off" sample processing from point-ofreceipt through report generation. It has been in the business of providing clinical trials support since 1997. Mr. Ravi Desai: Director - International Business & New Initiatives SRL Ranbaxy Ltd Mumbai, 113, MIDC 15th Street, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400093, India Tel : +91 22 30811111/30811112 Fax : +91 22 5690 3865 E mail: srlit@srlranbaxy.co.in URL: www.srlranbaxy.com
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Triesta Sciences
Triesta Sciences was founded in early 2002 by a group of USbased clinicians and scientists to leverage the Indian clinical substrate to address a key research bottleneck - "the clinical validation of novel genomics-derived targets and markers". Clinical validation - the comprehensive and conclusive correlation of a molecular signature pattern with a clinical phenotype and/or a specific disease outcome. The clinical validation of a target or marker is the next logical step towards the development of a novel drug or diagnostic assay. The relative technological maturation of gene expression and DNA analysis methods has made it feasible to undertake large-scale validation studies. Mr. Swaminathan 133/134 Raheja Arcade Koramangala Industrial Estate Bangalore - 560 095 Tel: 080- 5667 0005 Email: info@triesta.com URL: www.triestasciences.com
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Zydus Cadila
Zydus Cadila is one of India's leading healthcare players providing total healthcare solutions ranging from formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, diagnostics, herbals, animal healthcare to cosmeceuticals. Working on frontier research areas of New Chemical Entities, New Drug Delivery Systems and Biotechnology, they aim to be a research-driven company. ZRC has a 26-bed clinical research unit to carry out evaluation of drug(s) in healthy human volunteers. The clinical research centre operates under strict ICH-GCP-GLP-Schedule Y guidelines and the studies are monitored by an independent ethics committee. Pankaj R. Patel, Chairman & Managing Director Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads, Ahmedabad 380015. India Tel: 91-79-26868100 Fax: 91-79-26862366 E-mail: knowzydus@dialforhealth.net URL: http://www.zyduscadila.com
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