Society for Clinical Research Sites Announces Addition of Director of Education & Knowledge Management
Contact:
Amanda Ascoli
Communications Associate
Society for Clinical Research Sites
410.696.5080 x120
amanda.ascoli@myscrs.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Society for Clinical Research Sites Announces Addition of Director of Education & Knowledge Management
Ellicott City, M.D., November 10, 2014 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization fully dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, announced today that Siobhan Rowe has joined the staff to manage all aspects of education, training and site-specific knowledge. Rowe has a wealth and depth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry; she has been active in clinical research for the past 19 years, and previously held a 13-year career with PAREXEL.
Rowe joins SCRS as Director of Education & Knowledge Management to further strengthen the organization’s commitment to providing members with quality, cutting-edge professional development opportunities. Rowe comments, “I am thrilled to join an organization that prides itself on being fully dedicated to meeting the needs of clinical research sites globally. I welcome the opportunity to further enhance SCRS’ commitment to providing its members with programs designed to meet their educational needs by focusing on achieving operational excellence and financial viability at the site-level.”
Christine Pierre, SCRS President, states: “Siobhan’s extensive experience and industry knowledge render her a key addition to the SCRS team. Her appointment as Director of Education & Knowledge Management is indicative of SCRS’ commitment to providing members with top-tier programs that cater to the needs of the clinical research site and a resource for industry to find relevant and critical information about the site community to better strength their success. The increasing demand from members to be kept thoroughly up-to-date on all industry initiatives led SCRS to seek an addition to the team who will fit in with our ethos of site advocacy and mentorship. Siobhan will occupy a critical role in providing and implementing high-quality educational programs to SCRS members.”
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About SCRS
SCRS is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 1,500 research sites, including 26,000 research professionals; 15,000 investigators and 9,000 research staff, in 39 countries. SCRS’ mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for site sustainability. SCRS has become an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise. Sites, as well as companies that sponsor or support the work conducted at clinical research sites, will benefit from membership and partnership. Visit MySCRS.org.
