Mundipharma International seeks products in analgesia, anesthesia and oncology to market through a pan-European sales force.
Profile
Mundipharma International Limited undertakes licensing and
business development activities in support of the
Purdue/Mundipharma/Napp independent associated
companies, which offer pan-European sales and marketing
capabilities. The companies have grown remarkably in recent
years as they respond successfully to the rapidly evolving
healthcare market by virtue of an entrepreneurial
outlook and differentiated products.
Sales and Marketing Overview
The Purdue/Mundipharma/Napp independent associated
companies are world leaders in the development of strong
analgesics for the treatment of severe pain. They are
worldwide leaders in the opioid analgesic market, with
products such as OxyContin (oxycodone), MST Continus
(morphine), Palladone (hydromorphone), Sevredol (morphine),
and Tramadol. Many of these products are delivered through
patented, controlled release technologies developed in-house.
The companies' products are primarily branded ethical
medicines. Product sales are made in 113 countries around
the world and are supported by a strong, worldwide sales and
marketing operation that comprises over 1000 field sales
representatives in Europe.
The companies are committed to extending their presence in
the areas of analgesia, anaesthesia and oncology, based on
considerable expertise in treating patients with pain and
cancer.
Research & Development Overview
Staff are employed across R&D establishments in
five countries (US, UK, Germany, Canada and Switzerland),
providing a full spectrum of R&D activities from preclinical
research to clinical development and registration.
A substantial medical research and regulatory affairs function
is located in Cambridge, UK, with expertise in handling
European clinical research and worldwide product
registrations. Since 1990, around 590 product registrations
have been achieved in 102 territories, including a significant
number of registrations under the Mutual Recognition
Procedure. These services can be made available to
partners in order to expedite rapid and effective progress of
drugs in clinical stage development.
Partnering strategy/interests
Business Development Overview
Mundipharma International Limited is actively seeking
products and commercial partnerships to complement our
product portfolio and sales and marketing expertise in the
areas of pain, oncology and supportive care as
outlined in the "Partnering Strategy" profiles below.
Within Europe, products are marketed throughout the
European Economic area via a network of companies
including Napp Pharmaceuticals, Mundipharma and
Norpharma. Extension of the sales and marketing coverage
into Eastern Europe beyond the enlarged EU is a current
priority.
A successful record in the marketing of ethical
pharmaceuticals, both in-licensed and in-house, underlies the
companies' capabilities in successful commercialisation of
products falling both within and outside these specified
therapeutic areas.