Second place in France in medicinal chemistry and third in the production of drugs, the region is characterized by the presence of internationally renowned players for some, across the entire value chain: Training, R&D, Laboratories, CDMO, Packaging, Logistics and Distribution. The cosmetics field is distinguished by excellence in R&D skills in terms of safety as well as by luxury bottles.
Large pharmaceutical companies present in the region
Industrials : Sanofi, Aspen, Ethypharm, Fresenius Kabi, Johnson & Johnson, Hermes Parfums.
CRO, CDMO : Sanofi Active Ingredient Solutions, Fareva Valdepharm, CCI Productions, MF Productions, TF-Chem, Holochem, Holodiag
Administration system / Primary packaging: Aptar pharma, West Pharmaceutical, Techniplast, Ipack
Secondary packaging: Autajon, Etilabel, Cryopak
Process, consumables and equipment: Pharmaval, Demgy, Serimatec, Erlab, Carlo Erba, RedLab
Analyzes and controls: SGS Multilab, Intertek
Wholesaler-distributors, logistics: CERP, Planetpharma, Eurapharma, Pharmalog, ATA Pharma
Referral or purchasing centers: Helpevia, Hacom
[Non-exhaustive list]
Research and development
CARNOT I2C CHEMISTRY INNOVATION
The Carnot I2C Institute is developing excellent research in synthesis, analysis and formulation. Skills: Design of bioactive molecules, Therapeutic repositioning; Biomedicines and bioanalyses (glycoproteins, antibodies, vaccines); Formulation, product / skin interactions, etc.
See also: https://www.lmsm-lab.fr/ (skin microbiota)
COSMETOMICS @ NORMANDY PLATFORM
Managed by the GIP N2S, the Cosmetomics @ Normandie platform offers services for validating the harmlessness and safety of cosmetic products, with particular expertise in terms of the product’s interaction with its environment (skin microbiota, container, microorganisms, etc.).
Training
UNIVERSITY OF ROUEN
The Health UFR brings together the Medicine and Pharmacy courses within the University Hospital Campus. In conjunction with UFR Sciences and INSA, Masters in Medicines Sciences and Organic Chemistry for living organisms are given in Rouen and its various branches.
XL CHEM
The first University Research School in Normandy, XL-CHEM offers innovative Masters and Doctorate level courses, combining excellent research training with in-depth specific training in entrepreneurship and management.
IMT A training organization preparing people for careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, IMT offers several training courses in Pharmacy and Industrial Cosmetics at the Val-de-Reuil site: Technical Operator, Technician and Superior Technician.
Networks and clusters
1st pharmaceutical cluster in Europe, network of excellence and innovation in the health sector, Made in France. It has 310 members and represents 53% of French drug production.
The world’s leading perfume and cosmetics resource center, this national hub embodies the values of the France brand: innovation, performance, safety, respect for the environment. It has 566 members.
A world hub for luxury bottles, La Glass Vallée brings together the companies involved in the different stages of the glass manufacturing process and produces more than 70% of the global production of luxury glass bottles.
Parks of excellence : Pharmaparcs
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