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WHO WE ARE?

A trusted partner in Pharmaceutical Distribution

Founded in 2021, in Tirana, Albania. Geographical coverage of Albania and Kosovo.
We partner with forward thinking pharmaceutical companies to ensure quality, reliability and growth.
We have the expertise and experience to help you successfully launch and distribute your products in Albania, to provide you with the relevant regulatory and marketing information and advice, and to assist you through the reimbursement process.
The strength of Onyx Pharma is not just the expertise in the market but also the agility of the staff to keep the pace of continues change and innovation.

Onyx Pharma experts bring over 17 years of experience to the goal of distribution of pharmaceutical, bio- technology, medical device, and dietary supplement companies with an unparalleled level of service and dedication to ensure the success of their projects.
We have a network of experts who have operated across the spectrum of life sciences. Many are industry experts with 10+ years of experience; others are professional independent consultants operating in the life science arena. They combine extensive international industry experience (strategic, technical and commercial), broad functional capabilities and a track record of success across the industry.
We work across the spectrum of life sciences from opportunity assessment, product registration and through to commercialization and marketing strategy. We cover the waterfront of healthcare life science industries including pharma, biotech, cell therapies, diagnostics, personalized medicine, medical devices, OTC/self-care and nutrition.
Our goal is to become the preeminent life science consulting firm bringing together relevant expertise to deliver real value to our clients. We take pride in providing, above all else, Reliable Guidance to clients of all sizes.

Services & Solutions

The major local pharmaceutical and OTC platform in Albania.

Our Distribution services

A reliable and experienced partner in wholesale distribution and cold chain logistics, offering end-to-end solutions across the entire supply chain. With strong capabilities in demand forecasting, inventory management, and regulatory documentation support, we help ensure seamless product flow from manufacturer to end customer.

Regulatory & Pharma

We provide a comprehensive package of regulatory services to domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies, including pharmacovigilance, registration, representation and a range of specialized services in the areas of regulatory affairs.

Medical & Commercial Activities

The major local pharmaceutical and OTC marketing & sales platform in Albania. Through medical affairs, marketing and sales excellence competencies of our team of experts we support you to prepare and implement operational plans – market entry, launch of new assets, portfolio diversification etc.

MISSION

To support our clients with high-quality services that meet their business needs and promote patient safety, while fostering a team culture build on expertise, passion and integrity.

VISION

To lead the pharmaceutical distribution sector by representing innovative pharma companies, expanding access to innovation and build a lasting legacy of trust, excellence and patient-centered impact.

Our Team

Meet our staff and visit us for your next problem!

Roland Xhafaj MD

Execu,ve Director Albania, Kosovo and Balkan Region

22+ experience in pharma at execu,ve posi,ons, former Country Manager of Albania and Kosovo, member of SEE, Adria,c Management Team at GSK (13Y). Head of Business at Dompé Albania and Kosovo (7Y). President of R&D pharma associa,on (2Y). Founder of Onyx Pharma, Execu,ve Director (2Y).

Gledis Karanxha MD

Head of Business Albania, Kosovo and Balkan Region

Pharma expert in execu,ve roles for 17 years. Medical Expert for Albania and Kosovo at GSK (7Y). Medical Manager, scien,fic lead for new launches, brand building, covering Albania and Kosovo for Dompé (9Y). Senior expert in TA of Vaccines, Respiratory and other chronic condi,ons. Joined Onyx Pharma as Head of Business in 2024.

Carlo Luca Romanò MD

Scien,fic Director Albania, Kosovo and Balkan Region

Founder and CEO of Romano Ins,tute and Romano Global Consul,ng companies, he served as scien,fic advisor for several pharmaceu,cal and medical device companies. Adjunct Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Milan, Italy, he founded and directed the Center of Reconstruc,ve Surgery and Osteoar,cular Infec,on and of the Milano Biofilm Research Center at the Galeazzi Research Ins,tute. Principal author of over 200 publica,ons in peer-reviewed interna,onal journals, he holds leadership posi,ons in global orthopedic scien,fic socie,es.

Vacant Position

Finance Manager Albania and Kosovo

Bledar Xhafaj

Opera,onal Manager Albania and Kosovo

Senior expert on TV and Media direc,on since 2004. Moved to pharma industry on 2017 working for local consul,ng company, HPS Albania as Opera,onal Manager first and later as Business Manager (4Y). Head of Business for Onyx Pharma during 2021.

Our Partners

We work with organizations of all sizes including pharmaceutical, bio- technology, medical device, and dietary supplement companies startup companies and local wholesalers, directly or as subcontractors.