Groupe Athena

Athena Pharma (Athena Pharmaceutiques) is a specialty pharmaceutical company and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in France. The company focuses on the development of value-added medicines (VAMs) by applying advanced drug delivery technologies to established molecules to improve patient adherence and clinical efficacy. Athena's core expertise lies in oral solid dosage forms, particularly orally disintegrating tablets (ODT), multiparticulate systems, and sustained-release formulations. With a global presence including R&D and manufacturing facilities in India, Athena partners with major pharmaceutical companies to provide formulation development, clinical supply, and commercial-scale production. Its portfolio and pipeline target key therapeutic areas such as the central nervous system, gastroenterology, and pain management, offering optimized treatment options for global markets.