Canada’s Drug Regulatory Experts
Obtain Marketing Authorization in a timely manner
About SPharm
SPharm is one of Canada's top regulatory consulting firms. We are regulatory experts.
SPharm is a Canadian consulting firm specialized in health products (including drugs and medical devices) regulatory affairs, development, & approval services.
Our team of experts assists pharmaceutical, biotechnology, natural health product and medical device companies from around the world throughout the various phases of their product development, regulatory approval, and up to successful and timely market access. For every mandate, we favour a strategic approach; we proceed in the best economic interest of our clients.
Drug and other Health Product Regulatory Affairs, Development & Approval Services
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, natural health product and medical device companies from around the world count on SPharm for successful regulatory approval and timely market access in Canada.
Expertise Matters
Effective management of health product development plans, Clinical Trial Applications and obtaining marketing authorization in Canada requires thorough knowledge of the regulatory approval process and local regulations.
Strategy Matters
Our expertise goes beyond the scope of simply providing regulatory consultation and dossier preparation. SPharm provides a true partnership by ensuring its services are fully integrated with your company’s internal procedures and strategic objectives.
Experience matters
SPharm has helped companies navigate Canadian regulatory requirements for over 25 years and is supported by a team of specialists with an envious record of successful regulatory filings.
Areas of Expertise
Our expertise covers therapeutic areas such as plasma component deficiencies, cardiology, neurology, oncology, endocrinology, metabolism, rheumatology, microbiology, orthopedic surgery, dentistry, gastroenterology, etc. We also provide regulatory services for the following product areas:
Pharmaceutical products
Biological/Biotech
Prescription products
Over-the-counter products
Orphan Drugs
Generic & Biosimilars
Medical Devices
Cannabis Products
Natural Health Products
Food & Food ingredients
Cosmetics
Veterinary Products
History of SPharm
In 2000, Susanne Picard created SPharm. Prior to becoming a consultant in pharmaceutical / medical regulatory affairs in 1997, Susanne held key regulatory and management positions in two multinational pharmaceutical companies and in a contract research organization. Susanne is a pharmacist with a Master’s degree in hospital pharmacy.
In 2024, Susanne sold SPharm to its current long term management team of Marie-Claude Gravel and Krystel Bisson. They, along with a team of dedicated regulatory specialists, will continue to support clients and partners as they have been trusted to do so over the years.
SPharm is a Key Factor in Our Clients' Success
“SPharm truly are Canada’s Drug Regulatory Experts! An exceptional team, lean and efficient with 100% understanding of Health Canada. They are the perfect partner in their field, seamless, proactive, prompt! We’ve worked with them for over 20 years and when I meet with sponsors, I openly recommend SPharm for any regulatory needs in Canada.”
Julie Martin
CEO and Co-owner, Scimega
“The opportunity to work with Susanne and SPharm for over 20 years testifies to the quality of work and the relationship one experiences with the SPharm team. They became an extension of our own, our success enriching our relationship over the course of business in parallel with a great friendship.”
Jean De Serres, MD, M.Sc, MBA, I.As,
VP Scientific Affairs and Operations, Paladin Labs
“We have had the pleasure of working with SPharm since the inception of our company, and since then SPharm has consistently exceeded our expectations in terms of service, timeliness, and deliverables. They have been a key factor in the success of our pharmaceutical company.”
Robert Vinson, Ph.D.
Chief Innovation Officer, Searchlight Pharma Inc.
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