Who We Are
We are an international CRO. We specialise in human health research.
Pharmalys is a Contract Research Organisation founded in London in 2008, with extensive experience leading the design, execution and reporting of clinical trials to global regulatory and ethical standards across Europe.
In 2012, we expanded to West Africa, establishing our regional headquarters in Dakar, Senegal, to deliver high quality clinical research operations to Sub-Saharan Africa.
We operate in 30+ countries
50+ ethics committees and regulatory authorities strengthened
120+ graduates trained
300+ site staff supported
Our Brand Promise
We help advance health
through data excellence
- We specialise in public health, clinical and epidemiological research.
- We have a strong track record of collaborating with both private and public partners globally.
- We contribute to the collection, management and reporting of robust and reliable data that impact people’s lives around the world.
Our Services
Our Solutions

Interventional Studies
Planning and execution of your early stage trials to ensure timely completion of your clinical development programmes.

Implementation Research
Implementation research is crucial to improving our understanding of the challenges we face in confronting the real world by broadening…

Observational Studies

Capacity Building
Latest News
A big thank you to our clients for the Client Experience Survey feedback
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our clients who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in the 2025 Pharmalys Client Experience Survey. We are truly grateful for the detailed feedback you provided. Your insights are invaluable and play...
Safeguarding Ethical Research While Unlocking Africa’s Potential for Clinical Innovation
The recent suspension of a proposed hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has prompted critical reflection across the global research community. At Pharmalys, we believe this moment represents both a warning and an opportunity: a reminder that Africa...
Pharmalys at the First Syndicat des Médecins Privés du Sénégal Congress, January 2026
Pharmalys was pleased to participate in the first congress of the Syndicat des Médecins Privés du Sénégal, held over three days from 22 to 24 January at the King Fahd Palace Hotel in Dakar. As part of the symposium “Advocacy for research in the private health sector,”...














