Laboratoires El Kendi
↗Algiers, Algeria
Laboratoires El Kendi is a premier pharmaceutical company based in Algeria and a key subsidiary of the MS Pharma group. It is the leading generic drug manufacturer in the Algerian market, specializing in high-quality treatments across several therapeutic areas including cardiology, the central nervous system (CNS), gastroenterology, and urology. The company operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced manufacturing sites in Africa, located in the Sidi Abdellah industrial zone.
In recent years, El Kendi has expanded its focus toward high-complexity medicines, including oncology and biosimilars. The company recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art oncology manufacturing unit and entered strategic partnerships to localize the production of biologic therapies. El Kendi is a major contributor to Algeria's pharmaceutical sovereignty, aiming to reduce reliance on imports through local technology transfer and adherence to international standards like those of the FDA.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1001-5000
Revenue:$250M-$300M
Founded:2005
Ownership:subsidiary
Status:operating
FUNDING
Investors:GMS Holdings (Parent of MS Pharma), International Finance Corporation (IFC), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
PIPELINE
Stage:Commercial
Lead Drug Stage:Commercial
Modalities:Small molecule, Biosimilars, Injectables, Oral solids, Liquids and Topicals
Active Trials:2
Trial Phases:Phase 3: 1 | Phase 4: 1
FDA Approvals:0
EMA Approvals:0
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Parent Company:MS Pharma
Acquired By:MS Pharma (2008-01-01)
Key Partnerships:Hetero Group (Localization of 5 biosimilars), Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry (Algeria)
COMPETITION
Position:Leader
Competitors:Saidal Group, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Algeria, Biopharm, Pharmalliance
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Kalle Känd - CEO of MS Pharma Group
Karim Makri - Interim General Manager / Sales & Marketing Director
LINKS
Website:elkendi.com
LinkedIn:LinkedIn Profile
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