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Market Intelligence

Clinical Research
in Latin America

A growing market. A strategic opportunity.
The right partner makes all the difference.

The Opportunity

Why Latin America?

Latin America has established itself as one of the most strategically important regions for global clinical research. With over 650 million people across diverse ethnic backgrounds and disease presentations, the region offers sponsors access to patient profiles that are increasingly difficult to find in saturated North American or European markets.

Beyond patient access, LATAM offers lower treatment exposure, high protocol compliance, motivated investigators, and growing regulatory sophistication. For sponsors who know how to navigate the region, it can meaningfully accelerate timelines and reduce costs without compromising data quality.

The challenge is navigation. Each country has its own regulatory framework, its own health authority, its own cultural and operational dynamics. That is where local expertise becomes not just helpful, but essential.

Clinical research in Mexico

The Market

Why Mexico?

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Large, diverse patient population
130 million people with high prevalence across diabetes, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and more.
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Experienced investigators
A strong network of academic medical centers and private research sites with international trial experience.
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Regulatory alignment
COFEPRIS has steadily aligned with ICH-GCP, FDA, and EMA standards, making Mexican data increasingly accepted in global submissions.
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Strategic location
Proximity to the US and time zone alignment make Mexico uniquely convenient for North American sponsors.
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Cost efficiency
Clinical research in Mexico is significantly more cost-efficient than in North America or Western Europe, without sacrificing quality.

Your Partner

Navigating LATAM takes local expertise.

Executing a study in Mexico requires deep familiarity with the regulatory environment, established investigator relationships, and operational knowledge that cannot be acquired from a distance. Althian has been operating in this market for over 15 years β€” we know the regulators, the investigators, and the challenges.

When you work with Althian, you are partnering with a team that has spent over a decade and a half building expertise in this market. We don't just know LATAM β€” we live and work here every day.

Ready to bring your study to LATAM?

Tell us about your project. We'll make it happen.

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