Our skill centers

Guerbet's corporate structure is based on centers of competence and an organization that fosters an operational approach. Support divisions that include all the sectors necessary for efficient operation (Human Resources, Communications, Purchasing, Information Systems) work alongside 5 main divisions that contribute to Guerbet's international success: Research, Development, Production, Sales & Marketing and Quality.

Development

Through a product/country-oriented approach, the Development division is responsible for conducting the different development-related operations required to register new products and maintain authorizations already granted by means of:

  • Toxicopharmacological, analytical and pharmaceutical studies.
  • Assessment of clinical efficacy and safety.
  • Preparation of marketing authorization submissions.
  • Intelligence gathering in matters of diagnostic imaging, contrast agents and regulations.


Also, operations conducted as part of strategic development or other projects fall within the scope of the Development division.

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Production

Our production sites are in charge of producing active ingredients, synthesis intermediates and finished pharmaceutical products. They also manufacture products already on the market and those in development.

As part of the Group's strategy, the Industrial division uses all the competence it has acquired to:

  • Guarantee production and products that comply with international quality guidelines.
  • Exert full control over appropriate process implementation.
  • Reduce production costs.
  • Optimize industrial methods and organization.
  • Ensure safety, control industrial risks and protection of the environment.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction.

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Sales & Marketing

In direct contact with the situation on the terrain, commercial operations are a crucial center of competence for our Group.
Sales & Marketing operations are conducted worldwide and aim to:

  • Implement our marketing strategy by means of commercial action plans.
  • Expand and maintain our customer base.
  • Position our Group as a preferred contact for health professionals by guaranteeing them reliable and up-to-date medical information.
  • Administer sales through our affiliates and network of distributors.



This center of competence participates actively in promoting our brand image throughout the world by ensuring that our guidelines are observed, particularly those relevant to visits by medical sales reps.
Guerbet was one of the very first French pharmaceutical companies to request an evaluation of its compliance with the guidelines for AFAQ certification of visits by medical sales reps.

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Quality

The Quality division is in charge of global implementation of the Group's Quality Policy. It is responsible for the following operations:

  • Control and release of batches manufactured.
  • Pharmacovigilance and material vigilance.
  • Control and monitoring of advertising material and medical information.
  • Management of the documentary system and customer complaints.
  • Compliance with French and international laws and regulations.
  • Representing the company in matters involving the health authorities and certifying bodies.



To guarantee that the Corporate Quality policy is implemented, the Quality division is also involved in training operating staff in subjects such as quality management systems, monitoring and complying with quality initiatives, ISO standards and problem-solving methods.

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Corporate Services

Specific divisions (Purchasing, Human Resources, Communications, Finance, Information Systems) provide corporate services essential for the effective operation of an international company. These divisions provide expertise and skills in their respective fields and thus contribute in terms of service quality. Each division is also responsible for ensuring the consistency of its practices.

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Research

As a vital part of our Group, Research aims primarily to supplement our portfolio and capitalize on our products in line with our strategic objectives.

In addition, the Research division provides expertise and skills for key operations inherent to the pharmaceutical industry such as scientific expertise and advice, intellectual property, scientific information, etc.

In the same manner as other Guerbet centers of competence, Research participates in a range of transversal European projects by calling on partners both in-house and externally.

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