Patrick Melot

Since 1973, SOTAX is at the forefront of pharmaceutical testing innovation supporting pharma companies in their mission to efficiently develop, manufacture, and release drugs that are safe, effective, and affordable. Delivering results you can trust, SOTAX solutions are a unique combination of smart testing instruments, powerful data management software that seamlessly integrates into existing IT ecosystems (LIMS / MES / ERP), contract research & outsourcing services by three certified labs, and 360° instrument lifecycle support. SOTAX instruments are easy to use in a compliant way and flexibly automate critical quality control processes such as dissolution testing, sample preparation for content uniformity testing, and testing the physical properties of powders & solid dosage forms – from early-stage development to commercial batch release. Our data management software seamlessly networks different type of tests and instruments from various suppliers while interfacing with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to advance towards a true Electronic Batch Record (EBR) in paperless labs. SOTAX application scientists help customers throughout the drug development process with analytical expertise and outsourcing services to overcome the various challenges associated with dissolution and release testing. At the same time, our global network of field service engineers & local partners regularly assists laboratories on-site with instrument services ensuring compliance, preventing downtime, and extending equipment lifetime. Headquartered in Switzerland, SOTAX is truly global – and at the same time a local company in key markets. With 450+ employees across 15 locations in 11 countries, development & manufacturing sites in Europe, USA, India, and China, along with GMP labs on three continents, and a worldwide network of local sales & service partners, our people