Broughton is a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) partnering with future-focused organisations to bring safe, high-quality products to market across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and lifestyle sectors. Our expertise spans regulatory compliance, scientific consultancy, and analytical testing, supporting innovators in developing life-enhancing products.

Our in-house laboratory testing facilities are GMP compliant and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. We are regularly inspected by the MHRA, FDA, and UKAS, reinforcing our commitment to excellence. 

Additionally, we hold a Schedule 1 Controlled Drugs Licence from the UK Home Office, enabling us to support clients in highly regulated markets with specialised testing and compliance services.

Our Expertise

Pharmaceuticals: Supporting drug manufacturers, biotech firms, and generics companies with regulatory compliance, drug development, and quality control testing.
Healthcare: Partnering with medical device companies, medicinal cannabis producers, and consumer health brands to ensure product safety and compliance.
Lifestyle: Helping innovators in emerging wellness and alternative product markets, next-generation nicotine products and cosmetics.

Specialist Capabilities for Regulated Markets

In addition to supporting pharmaceuticals and consumer health, we provide specialist regulatory and scientific expertise for alternative product categories, including next-generation nicotine products. Our regulatory experience includes PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Applications), EU Medicinal Product Applications (MAA), TPD/TRPR (Tobacco Products Directive/Tobacco and Related Products Regulation) compliance, and toxicology assessments to support safer product innovation.

With 15+ years of experience, we help businesses launch safe, high-quality products with scientific insights and expert support, ensuring confidence, responsible innovation, and consumer trust.

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Chris Allen

This department focuses on creating growth opportunities and managing client relationships to drive revenue.

Business Development

This department focuses on cultivating leadership skills and promoting effective team management within the organization.

Leadership Development

This department focuses on the scientific exploration and innovation necessary for product development and enhancement.

Research and Development

This department specializes in the application and study of chemical processes and products.

Chemistry Department

This department focuses on research and innovation in scientific development processes.

Development Science

This department focuses on advancing scientific knowledge through experimentation and analysis.

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Business Development

Leadership Development

Research and Development

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Development Science

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Broughton

Org chart

Teams

Business Development

Leadership Development

Research and Development

Chemistry Department

Development Science

Research Science

Offices

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