About Us
Who we are
Altasciences is an internationally recognized contract research company specializing in bioequivalence and Phase I/IIa clinical trials.
The type of research we carry out allows us to:
- Support the marketing of generic medications (copy of drugs) that are more affordable than brand medications.
- Participate in the development of new medications.
Altasciences is an internationally recognized clinical research organization headquartered in Laval, QC. We operate 9 facilities across North America, including our Montreal location in Quebec. With over 500,000 participants in our database, we conduct over 285 clinical trials annually.
Over the past 30 years, Altasciences has been able to conduct valuable clinical research, thanks to participants like you.
Our Story
Since 1992, Altasciences has been a part of the clinical research process, working towards the development of specialized medicines and therapies.
We prioritize educating our volunteers about the significance of their participation and emphasize the value of their contributions in shaping the future of medicine.
We aim to demonstrate our appreciation for their involvement and show how their contributions are making a difference in the world of medicine.
Commitment to Participants
At Altasciences, your safety and well-being are top priority, as we move in unison to advance research and life-saving therapeutics.
Consequently, we prioritize creating a safe, comfortable, and caring study environment for our participants. We treat all our participants with utmost respect, transparency, and openness, starting from the initial recruiting and screening process, and throughout the trial period.
2023 in numbers
7,440 new participants
3,746 women
3,694 men
35: average age of participants
938 new participants by referral
1,845 participants have done a study
6,622 health checks performed
75 clinical studies completed
$20,850 highest compensation per person
$5,145 average compensation payment
27,226 online applications
38,792 calls received
9,327,290 newsletters sent
803,755 visits to our website
9 facilities across Canada and the US
817 employees in Canada
124 new employees in 2023
40,508 Facebook followers
40,854 Facebook likes
7 awards, including 'Most Innovative Pharmaceutical CRO 2023 - North America'.
Our company was founded 32 years ago, by a small group of passionate researchers from the University of Montreal. Today, Altasciences is internationally renowned.
