Encode Ltd. was established early 1999 as a privately held company by Mr. Thor Sigthorsson former president of Icelandic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Encode is a pioneer in its field of operations being the first CRO (Contract Research Organisation) founded in Iceland providing comprehensive clinical research and development services to the pharmaceutical industry, based on the highest ethical standards. Encode works towards continuous improvement and high quality assurance through attention to detail, feedback, training and teamwork. Since its founding in early 1999, Encode has collaborated closely with the biopharmaceutical company deCODE genetics Inc., a global leader in gene discovery.

Company was acquired by Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp.