Updated employee announcements, business news, awards, and recognition in the industry today.
People News
Sinclair Research, a provider of preclinical services, announced new operational leadership with the arrival of Michael Eliel as Senior Director of Operations and Anthony Rohr as Consultant for Special Projects and Management Improvement.
PAREXEL, a CRO, announced the appointment of Jamie Macdonald as CEO who will take over for Josef von Rickenbach upon his resignation in which he plans to drop down and take responsibility as Chairman of the Board.
uMotif, a patient data platform services provider, announced 10 new hires as they invest across all areas of business to deliver the next generation patient data capture platform for clinical research. Some new hires include Rob Nichols, VP of Customer Experience and Jonathan Moshinsky, Head of Market Strategy.
Business News
Bioclinica, a provider of scientific and technology-enabled solutions for clinical research, announces its ICSR team delivered quality and consistency in Individual Case Safety Report processing while crossing the one million case milestone in 2017.
Clintec International, a global CRO, enhanced its data management capabilities to include Medidata’s latest generation of RAVE EDC to ensure operational efficiency and functionality.
Frontage Laboratories New Branch
To meet the growing demand for laboratory and clinical services solutions in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Frontage Laboratories, Inc., a global CRO with headquarters in Exton, PA, has opened a new branch office located at 101 Carnegie Center in Princeton, New Jersey.
Recognition
HeartcoR Solutions, a clinical services company and ECG, announced that company founder and CEO Larry Lawson has been selected for membership to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
TrialConsent Award
CRF Health, a provider of patient-centered eSource technology and service solutions, announced that its electronic informed consent solution, TrialConsent, has won the 2018 Best Practices Award at this year’s Clinical Informatics News Awards.
PAREXEL has been named to Forbes’ new “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list which identifies the top 250 employers across all industries and has also been recognized by FlexJobs for the fifth consecutive time as a “Top 100 Company to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2018”.
FDA Approves Nipocalimab for the Treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
April 30th 2025Approval is based on results from the pivotal Vivacity-MG3 trial in which IMAAVY (nipocalimab-aahu) demonstrated superior disease control throughout 24 weeks when compared to placebo plus standard of care.
Improving Relationships and Diversifying the Site Selection Process
April 17th 2025In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, Liz Beatty, co-founder and chief strategy officer, Inato, discusses a number of topics around site engagement including community-based sites, the role of technology in improving site/sponsor relationships, how increased operational costs are impacting the industry, and more.
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.