The Russia-based CRO Atlant Clinical has received certification in the organization and management of clinical trials – demand for which continues to increase despite political and economic challenges.
The Croatia-headquartered contract research organization (CRO) has opened its first office in the US and plans to further expand its footprint organically and through potential acquisitions.
The Chinese contract research and development company WuXi AppTec has raised more than $353m in its initial public offering of common stock on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
The UK government has provided the “strongest possible reassurance” that it will implement the incoming European Union Clinical Trial Regulation, whatever happens in the Brexit negotiations.
ClinicalRM – which ICON acquired in 2016 – has become ICON Government and Public Health Solutions (GPHS), providing full-service clinical trial execution and functional services to government, NGOs, and commercial customers.
Scientist.com is working to implement an improved contractual landscape ahead of GDPR implementation in May, in order to ensure global compliance among sponsors and CROs.
Advarra has selected TransPerfect Life Sciences as its strategic supplier of language services, including document translation, digital content localization, and interpretation services.
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI) has opened a new office in Singapore – a location that will enable the CRO to attract and retain talent as it continues expansion in Asia.
By Sudip S. Parikh, PhD, senior vice president & managing director, DIA Americas
The healthcare product development ecosystem is undergoing massive changes. Significant transformations are underway in how drugs and medical devices are researched, developed, manufactured, and approved.
WuXi AppTec’s acquisition of ResearchPoint Global (RPG) follows the release of a new guideline that will enable Chinese companies to accept clinical trial data from other countries.
The pharmaceutical industry and regulators are preparing for Brexit and how to best “manage and mitigate” any potential risks the UK’s departure from the EU may pose.
The CRO market in Asia has “massive implications” as it continues to emerge as a preferred destination for clinical trials – a global market expected to reach $57bn by 2020.
