Frilab Geneva
FRILAB Headquarters
The Corporate Services Division brings together the central functions of FRILAB Laboratories, ensuring quality, compliance, governance, and the consistency of the Group’s strategic development across all territories.
Finance, Legal Affairs & Trademark Protection
Across Africa, the Middle East, and other international markets, this department is responsible for:
- Managing and protecting FRILAB trademarks and related brands
- Monitoring and combating counterfeit products
- Drafting, implementing, and overseeing contractual agreements
- Financial reporting and budgetary control
Marketing & Training
Driving the Group’s visibility, consistency, and market development :
- Market access studies and identification of commercial opportunities
- Definition and implementation of the Group’s overall marketing strategy
- Development of promotional materials, visual assets, and digital tools
- Organization of training programs for sales teams and healthcare professionals
- Evaluation of promotional campaign effectiveness
- Local monitoring and support of product launches
- Analysis of local sales performance from wholesalers to pharmacies
- CRM management and email marketing campaigns
FRILAB Medical Representatives
The essential responsibilities of our Medical Representatives include :
- Sharing medical knowledge and scientific expertise
- Engaging with healthcare professionals and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with the FRILAB Code of Ethics
- Serving as key contributors to pharmacovigilance monitoring and reporting
Our experienced field teams, specialized in both community and hospital networks, embody the values of the company.
They are pragmatic, curious professionals who remain closely connected to the realities of healthcare. Their field expertise enables FRILAB to continuously adapt to the needs of its medical partners while supporting sustainable access to healthcare.
Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance
Essential pillars ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance
Key activities include :
- Preparation and maintenance of product registration dossiers
- Registration of products with health authorities based on Marketing Authorizations issued in the country of origin
- Obtaining and renewing marketing approvals and regulatory authorizations
- Negotiating pricing and reimbursement conditions with relevant regulatory and certification bodies
- Product lifecycle regulatory monitoring
- Continuous scientific and regulatory intelligence
- Comprehensive pharmacovigilance management, including the collection, assessment, and reporting of adverse events
- Acting as the primary interface with local health authorities
Our Commercial Partners
FRILAB Laboratories collaborates with a wide range of professional stakeholders throughout its markets.
1. Private Sector Partners (Wholesalers & Importers)
- Pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical distribution
- Importation of FRILAB products and partner products
2. Central Procurement Agencies
- Governmental organizations supplying healthcare facilities and hospitals
- Direct framework agreements
- Participation in public tenders and procurement programs
3. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
FRILAB is approved by several European NGOs and supplies pharmaceutical products that meet international humanitarian and public health requirements.
Through these partnerships, FRILAB Laboratories contributes to improving access to high-quality healthcare solutions while ensuring compliance with international pharmaceutical standards and local regulatory requirements.
The Hub
The Hub serves as the operational arm responsible for implementing the Group’s regulatory and commercial strategy across African territories. It is responsible for establishing, managing, and monitoring the operational budget while ensuring the successful execution of the Group’s objectives at the local level.
For each assigned territory, the Hub oversees :
- Achievement of commercial objectives
- Proper execution of regulatory activities and compliance requirements
- Deployment of commercial initiatives and public relations activities
Financial Management Responsibilities
The Hub acts as the financial coordination center for :
- Monitoring operational marketing and regulatory budgets
- Payroll administration and salary management
Human Resources Responsibilities
The Hub serves as a strategic human resources center by overseeing:
- Selection and recruitment of Operations Directors
- Workforce planning and payroll cost management
Supply Chain Monitoring
The Hub ensures effective supply management through :
- Product implementation and portfolio expansion initiatives
- Monitoring local inventory levels and sales performance to verify alignment between market needs and supply plans established by the Logistics Department
Reporting Structure
The Hub reports directly to the Executive Management of FRILAB Geneva, ensuring close coordination between local operations and the Group’s global strategic objectives.
Subsidiaries
FRILAB operates through a network of subsidiaries strategically located across key African markets :
- Cameroon
- Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Gabon
- Morocco
- Senegal
These local entities play a vital role in ensuring close market engagement, regulatory compliance, and effective support for healthcare stakeholders.
Core Missions of Our Subsidiaries
1. Local Presence & Market Proximity
Our subsidiaries provide direct local engagement with key healthcare and institutional stakeholders through :
- Relationships with wholesalers and central procurement agencies
- Collaboration with Ministries of Health and regulatory authorities
- Ongoing interaction with healthcare professionals.
This local presence enables FRILAB to better understand market needs, anticipate changes, and provide responsive support to its partners.
2. Medical Promotion & Scientific Engagement
Our teams contribute to the dissemination of scientific information and the promotion of best practices by :
- Sharing medical knowledge and technical expertise
- Communicating with healthcare professionals and industry stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with the FRILAB Code of Ethics
- Serving as key contacts for pharmacovigilance monitoring and reporting
- Supporting the continuous development of medical and scientific knowledge.
3. Marketing Authorization (MA) Applications & Regulatory Follow-up
Through their close collaboration with local health authorities, our subsidiaries ensure effective regulatory management of product registrations and lifecycle activities.
Their responsibilities include :
- Submission of Marketing Authorization (MA) applications
- Renewal of Marketing Authorizations
- Management of regulatory variations and amendments
- Negotiation of pricing approvals and reimbursement conditions
- Validation of associated promotional and marketing materials.
4. Product Availability Assurance (Inventory Management & Local Sales)
- Introduction of new products
- Monitoring of locally available stock levels to meet market demand and prevent stock-outs and product expiry
- Adjustment of the product portfolio according to the needs expressed by healthcare professionals
Non-European Partners
Located across diverse geographic regions such as the CIS, the Middle East, and Asia.
Main Missions Covered by Our Partners
1. Local Presence
- Local contact with wholesalers and purchasing groups
- Relationship management with Ministries of Health
- Engagement with healthcare professionals
2. Medical Affairs Support
- Sharing medical knowledge and technical expertise
- Communicating with key healthcare stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with the FRILAB Code of Ethics
- Acting as a key point of contact for effective pharmacovigilance follow-up
- Supporting the continuous development and maintenance of medical knowledge
3. Marketing Authorization (MA) Filing and Follow-up
Through their regular interactions with local health authorities, our partners ensure regulatory management of Marketing Authorizations, including:
- MA submissions
- MA renewals
- MA variations
- Price negotiations
- Approval of related marketing materials
4. Product Availability Assurance (Inventory Management & Local Sales)
- Introduction of new products
- Monitoring of local stock levels to meet market demand and prevent stock-outs and product expiry
- Adapting the product portfolio according to the needs expressed by healthcare professionals
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