Munich, Germany – April 30, 2026 – athagoras announces that Ecker + Ecker GmbH and Accessus Health GmbH are joining the Group, marking a decisive step toward a leading position in Joint Clinical Assessments (JCA) and establishing Athagoras as a partner of choice for multinational Market Access.
The combination brings together Ecker + Ecker’s expertise in AMNOG, pricing, and EU HTA with Athagoras’ capabilities across market access, health economics, real-world evidence, and European execution.
This transaction materially strengthens Athagoras’ position in JCA, combining deep methodological expertise, proven execution, and a strong foothold in Germany, Europe’s most critical market for pricing and access. It also enhances the Group’s ability to deliver multinational Market Access through established local teams across key European markets, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the Nordics.
“This is a defining step in strengthening our position in JCA and expanding our ability to support multinational Market Access,” said Giuseppe Pileggi, CEO of Athagoras. “We are combining complementary strengths to support global clients navigating increasing complexity.”
Janine Leismann, CEO of Ecker + Ecker, added: “Joining Athagoras allows us to extend our reach beyond Germany and contribute to a coordinated European offering. Together, we are building Your Gateway to Europe®, enabling clients to navigate JCA and Market Access seamlessly across countries.”
Athagoras aims to lead in JCA and to serve as the trusted partner for multinational Market Access, acting as a gateway to Europe for global pharmaceutical and medtech companies.
