CIRION was founded in 1994 by Dr. Sylvain Desrochers and Dr. Lise Dallaire, high-level researchers with a passion for innovation and research excellence.
From the beginning, their vision was to design an organization able to offer the clinical resources and scientific know-how of a state-of-the-art laboratory to the biopharmaceutical industry, with a high-tech operational and standardized environment, uncompromised customer service and commitment to quality assurance exceeding industry standards.
CIRION occupies more than 35,000 sq. ft. (3,250 m2) facilities in the Montreal area. CIRION's know-how, innovative services and commitment to high quality have resulted in significant growth. Since its inception, CIRION has grown from 5 employees to over 80, of which more than 85% are university graduates.
The team is comprised of trained clinical project managers and high-level researchers, including Ph.D.s, medical specialists and a network of renowned university researchers.
Over the years, CIRION has become a leading provider of contract research services, supported by global central laboratory capacities. We are proud to include some of the world's top 10 biopharmaceutical companies among our clients.