Welcome to AtoZ-CRO

AtoZ-CRO is a clinical research organization in the scenic surroundings of Overath, a 30-minute drive east of Cologne. We provide local Pharmacovigilance Services to the global life science industry.

About AtoZ

AtoZ-CRO GmbH is a German clinical research organization. We provide comprehensive outsourcing solutions to the global life science industry. The company has more than 40 years expertise in Clinical Studies, Monitoring, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and Biometry on a national and international level.

We are now focusing on local Pharmacovigilance services for the German speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland). AtoZ-CRO has a well-trained and highly motivated team and is able to support its clients with the constantly increasing requirements resulting from national and international legislation.

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AtoZ in numbers

  • 40Years
    of Experience
  • >400Projects
    Completed
  • >40Countries
    Included
  • >200Indications
  • >65Sponsors

Services

  • Local Pharmacovigilance Services for Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland
  • Local Pharmacovigilance Qualified Person
  • Local Literature Screening
  • Medical Translation (German ↔ English)
  • Collecting and Analyzing of ICSRs
  • Follow-Up with Health Care Professionals and Patients in German
  • Reporting Events to the Authorities
  • Pharmacovigilance Trainings
  • Support in Educational Material and DHPC
  • Quality Management

Excellence in Quality

AtoZ continuously strives to provide services of the highest quality and greatest value with respect to legal compliance and to the satisfaction of the clients and authorities. This commitment extends to all partners and persons with whom AtoZ has direct (e.g. customers, trial centers) or indirect (e.g. partners) contact.

At AtoZ the core business principle is to serve the customer with the highest flexibility and to fulfil customer requirements as specifically as possible. Focusing on customer satisfaction is the core element of the AtoZ quality system. In addition, we place very high emphasis on the confidentiality of customer data which shall be respected at all times.

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The AtoZ-CRO QM System

  • defines responsibilities
  • focuses on customer requirements
  • demonstrates links between the different processes
  • assures consistency in execution, monitoring and measurement of internal operations
  • explains compliance with laws, standards and regulations
  • defines how resources and facilities are assured
  • sets the framework for data protection

The implementation and fulfilment of the AtoZ quality system is monitored continuously. It is the understanding of all AtoZ employees that each person is responsible for and shall contribute to the process of continued improvement. To do so, all personnel is encouraged to implement and support preventive action, with emphasis on error prevention rather than error correction.

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Company History

  1. 1984

    Establishment

    In 1984 Dr. med. Ernst Günther Lenhard founded “DR MED LENHARD & PARTNER GmbH” as a clinical research institute

  2. 1986

    Services

    From the early years, studies of all clinical phases were conducted (phase I-IV)

  3. 2007

    Change

    In 2007 Dr. med. Karl-Peter Klein took over as the new Managing Director and company owner

  4. 2009

    Renaming

    The company is renamed as AtoZ-CRO GmbH

  5. 2010

    Expansion

    Dr. Karl-Peter Klein has continued the success of AtoZ-CRO GmbH by adding new focal points (e.g. USA and Asia)

  6. 2018

    Pharmacovigilance

    AtoZ-CRO introduces Pharmacovigilance as new service

  7. 2024

    Updates

    Dr. Jörg Peine became new Managing Director

  8. 2024

    Anniversary

    AtoZ-CRO GmbH celebrates its 40th anniversary and is proud of its long tradition

Get in touch

If you want to inquire about our services or have any questions please contact us directly.

AtoZ-CRO GmbH
Pfarrer-Heinrich-Kugelmeier-Straße 1
51491 Overath / Germany