About Us
We are the commercialization partner of choice for innovative pharmaceutical and biotech companies seeking strong business growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
Our mission is to make the most advanced and effective medical treatments available to every patient in the region by leveraging our marketing know-how, scientific expertise and product knowledge.
As a partner to leading global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, we have been bringing innovative specialty pharmaceuticals, orphan drugs, advanced medical technologies and consumer health products to the CEE region for over 30 years.
Founded in 1989, Medis employs around 400 experts and specializes in the commercialization of innovative pharmaceuticals, with a focus on specialty medicines, medical devices and self-care brands.
Medis' wholly-owned subsidiaries operate in 18 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. We are expanding our revenues at double-digit growth rates. By the end of 2021, we reached sales of more than € 120 million.
In total, Medis effectively covers a region with 127 million potential customers. Our significant medical, legal and cultural expertise across the region gives us a unique advantage in helping our partners achieve their strategic goals.
We strongly believe that all patients should have access to advanced medical treatments. Only then do innovations become truly valuable. That is why we are committed to providing innovative therapeutic options to patients in Central and Eastern Europe and improving their quality of life, while nurturing existing partnerships and building new ones. Maja Strnad Cestar Chief Executive Officer
MISSION
As a pharmaceutical company we strive to improve people’s health by providing innovative therapeutic solutions.
VISION
To be the commercialization partner of choice for innovative pharmaceutical companies to achieve strong business growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Values
Life is simple when we are true to ourselves and to healthy values. We live and work hard for our values:
What our partners say about us
They have built a team with rhythm with collaboration at the very heart of everything they do. It’s a pleasure to work with such a great group of individuals who really understand what we do."
Marketing Lead MS IPM
Director, Strategic Business Partnerships Management (EMEA)
Director Sales Europe Third Party, Hospital Care Division
M stands for Motivated
E stands for Enthusiastic, Excellent, Enjoyable and Ethical
D stands for Dependable, Determinated and Delightful
I stands for Intelligent, Inspiring and Impeccable
S stands for Successful
I wish Medis all the best and to proceed further just as successfully."
Area Manager – East and South Europe
Regional Head of the Central/Eastern Europe and the CIS at Besins Healthcare, Russian Federation
Head of Established Brands, International Markets
EU/UK Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance
General Manager
I think we were growing scientifically together, because your colleagues were always coming back to us with difficult questions regarding product, substances, compositions, applications, that really helped us. Thirdly because of your great employees that are dedicated to our brand. We only wish to have partners like Medis in other countries! So wherever Medis is going in the future – you can count on us as well."
Founder of Pleuran
With Medis we have a long term partnership, a tradition and we respect that. Also it is great that one company has affiliates in different countries, so this model is most optimal for further collaboration for our Gengigel products."
Founder and President of company Ricerfarma