APICES is a European clinical research organization supporting clinical development programs across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.
Founded in 2009, APICES provides clinical research services spanning study setup, execution, and regulatory-aligned delivery. From our offices in Spain and France, the organization operates with a strong focus on Western, Sothern and Central Europe and supports both local and multi-country clinical studies, RWE and HEOR projects, medical device clinical investigation.
Founded as a specialist partner in Real-World Evidence and Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Created to deliver high-quality clinical trials with strong operational execution.
Positioned for expansion and secured backing to accelerate growth and capability build-out.
APICES was founded by professionals with experience in both CROs and pharmaceutical companies. This background shaped the organization’s focus on practical clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and delivery within defined frameworks.
Since its foundation, APICES has grown into an established European CRO with experience across a broad range of therapeutic areas and development stages. From first in human to real world evidence generation. Engagements range from single-country studies to multi-country European programs.
APICES provides clinical research services to support the development of investigational products and medical devices.
At a high level, these services include:
Services are provided across different phases of development, from early clinical studies through late-stage and post-approval programs.
Biotechs
Pharma
Medical Devices
Academia
Research Institutes
APICES operates with dedicated project teams supported by functional expertise across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, data management and biostatistics, safety, and quality. The organization maintains defined governance and oversight structures to support consistent delivery, regulatory compliance, and sponsor communication throughout the lifecycle of clinical studies.
Óscar Salamanca, MPharm, MBA
Ana Moreno, MPharm, MBA
Stéphane Schück, MD, PhD
Nathalie Texier, PhD
Eglė Pavydė, MPharm, PhD
At APICES, we believe clinical research only works when it is built on the right principles. That means putting People First, because strong teams and trusted partnerships are what ultimately drive better outcomes for patients. It means working with Integrity & Honesty, communicating clearly, acting transparently, and never compromising on compliance or quality. We hold ourselves to Professional Excellence, delivering structured, reliable execution even in complex international trials. We stay ahead through a Proactive & Adaptive Mindset, anticipating challenges early and adjusting fast when conditions change. And above all, we pursue Vision with Responsibility, combining ambition with accountability to ensure every project contributes to meaningful progress in healthcare.
We deliver clinical research services with rigor, integrity, and accountability, enabling our clients to advance complex projects with confidence, trust, and peace of mind.
To be a trusted European CRO of choice, recognized for professional excellence, human-centric partnerships, and the ability to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions in complex clinical development.
APICES operates with a clear focus on Western Europe.
This includes deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks, site networks, and operational practices in the regions where APICES works directly. The emphasis is on depth and predictability rather than geographic breadth.
We view responsible clinical research as more than compliance alone. APICES operates in accordance with applicable GCP and European regulatory standards, with sustainability and ESG principles integrated into how we work and make decisions.
APICES operates under a Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001:2015.
Clinical research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and standards, including:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) cover the execution of services and can be aligned with sponsor-specific procedures where required. Risk-based approaches are applied to quality oversight, taking into account study complexity and sponsor requirements.
APICES is committed to responsible conduct in clinical research.
This includes adherence to ethical standards, data integrity requirements, and applicable regulations governing clinical research activities. The organization also considers environmental, social, and governance principles in its operations.
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