The Omaha Standard
of Clinical Trials

At MERCLINCO, we believe clinical trials should be delivered with the same principles that define the Omaha standard: reliability, accountability, operational discipline and consistent execution.

For MERCLINCO, the Omaha standard represents more than geography. It reflects how we operate with integrity, with urgency, with structure and with a commitment to doing things properly.

While our work is rooted across Africa, our approach is built to meet the expectations of global Sponsors, CROs and SNOs who require high-performing clinical trial delivery across complex and diverse healthcare environments.

This philosophy shapes every aspect of our network, from site operations and governance through to recruitment, quality oversight and patient engagement.

About MERCLINCO

MERCLINCO is a direct clinical research network supporting Sponsors, CROs and SNOs in delivering clinical trials across Africa.

Through Principal Investigator-owned and managed research sites, MERCLINCO combines local insight with coordinated execution to support studies across infectious diseases, vaccines, respiratory and chronic conditions.

Our work spans diverse healthcare environments and patient populations across the continent, connecting global research with communities where access to care and participation matters most.

Why We Work This Way

Clinical trials are ultimately about people, patients waiting for access, communities requiring representation and research that has the potential to improve health outcomes globally.

MERCLINCO was built on the belief that clinical trial delivery in Africa requires more than disconnected sites and fragmented systems. It requires accountability, consistency and long-term investment in both people and infrastructure.

That is why we focus on:
• Long-standing site relationships
• Operational consistency
• Patient-first recruitment approaches
• Governance & quality standards
• And sustainable clinical research capability across Africa

We believe better systems create better trials, and ultimately better health outcomes.

Leadership Built on
Clinical Research Experience

MERCLINCO’s leadership team combines extensive experience across clinical research, healthcare operations, governance and large-scale clinical trial delivery across African and global markets.

Together, the team provides strategic oversight, operational leadership and deep expertise in delivering high-performing clinical trials across diverse healthcare environments.