

Established in 2004, CIDP (Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique) is an international Contract Research Organisation (CRO) that carries out high R&D activities for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries.

About us
CIDP (Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique) is an international Contract Research Organisation (CRO) carrying out high performance R&D activities for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries.
CIDP is ISO 9001:2015 certified. We serve our clients both as a service provider upstream through Research and Preclinical activities and downstream through Regulatory affairs, Biostatistics & Data Management and Clinical Research.
Our Vision
At CIDP, our aim is to assist our clients in their R&D needs and providing them with innovative and highest quality results whilst maintaining all the scientific rigor. Innovation, Service, Quality, Health and Safety, Respect for Environment, Reactivity, Ethics, Leadership, Diversity are some of the key words that we strive to achieve.

Our Mission
- To contribute to the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products using innovative methodologies in order to improve the well-being of consumers and patients.
- To create a synergy between all stakeholders to promote research related work and provide a platform for scientific professionals to exhibit their know-how.


Our History

2023
Achievement of a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for CIDP Brazil and a Developed Security Posture from CyberVadis for CIDP Group

2022
Digitalisation of processes and integration of new tools and achievement of a Silver Medal from EcoVadis for CIDP Group

2021
French Research Tax Credit (CIR) accreditation for CIDP Romania

2020
Scientific publication on the blue light methodology developed within CIDP

2019
Realization of Materiality Assessment and launch of our first Sustainability Report

2018
Scientific publication on the unique Controlled Pollution Exposure System (CPES) engineered at CIDP

2017
Set up of the Scientific and Technical Committee within CIDP Group to drive innovation

2016
Achievement of SMETA 4 Pillar Audit (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)

2014
Inauguration of first preclinical research lab in Mauritius

2012
Expansion to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2011
Expansion to New Delhi, India

2010
Expansion to Bucharest, Romania

2009
Initiation of R&D activities in Mauritius

2007
ISO 9001 Certification

2004
Official establishment of the first CRO in Mauritius, headquarters of CIDP Group

OUR TEAM
CIDP comprises of highly qualified and experienced doctors, pharmacists, clinical research/trial assistants and managers, biostatisticians and data managers with extensive scientific expertise for your development projects.
Our dedicated research team holds PhD, MSc and BSc degrees in the field of Medical Sciences (Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Pediatric,...), Immunology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Analytical Sciences. Our scientific know-how covers various aspects of drug discovery.
At CIDP, we strongly believe that our service standards rely on an extremely skilled workforce. Each of these highly trained and dedicated individuals contributes to the success of the company and that of our clients.
Key Figures

preclinical & clinical trials achieved

trusted clients and partners

A network of more than 100 highly qualified medical investigators

Over 35 000 registered volunteers/patients globally