Society for Clinical Research Sites Welcomes New Global Impact Partner

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Amanda Ascoli
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Society for Clinical Research Sites
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Society for Clinical Research Sites Welcomes New Global Impact Partner

Ellicott City, M.D., March 30, 2015 – The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization fully dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, today announced a two-year partnership with PRA Health Sciences (PRA), a leading CRO. PRA will participate as a Global Impact Partner (GIP), a relationship which exemplifies PRA’s commitment to promoting greater site sustainability for clinical research sites globally.

“PRA’s commitment to become a GIP is indicative of their eagerness to initiate and maintain positive site relationships; we are pleased they have selected SCRS as the catalyst,” commented Christine Pierre, SCRS President. “Collaboration with PRA is a significant strategic development for SCRS, and we are proud to welcome them as our newest GIP.”

“PRA is excited to join SCRS as a Global Impact Partner,” said Michael Brooks, PRA Senior Vice President and Head, Product Registration Americas. “PRA looks forward to maintaining a close engagement with the clinical research site community and, in partnership with SCRS, developing innovations and best practices to accelerate the development of new therapies for patients around the world.”

As a Global Impact Partner (GIP), PRA Health Sciences will participate on the SCRS Global Impact Board at an executive level, and work closely with SCRS’ Leadership Council in the development and execution of strategic initiatives for SCRS.

About SCRS

SCRS is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 2,300 research sites, including 30,000 research professionals in 40 countries. SCRS’ mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for greater 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.

About PRA

PRA Health Sciences is one of the world’s leading global contract research organizations (CRO), providing outsourced clinical development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. At PRA, providing innovative solutions for our clients is what we do. Side-by-side with our clients, we strive to move drug discovery forward, helping them to develop life-saving and life-improving drugs. PRA has more than 11,000 employees working in 80+ countries providing comprehensive clinical development services across all phases. From full service clinical development to the pioneering Embedded Solutions™ model, PRA provides a broad spectrum of solutions that meet the demands of a diverse marketplace. PRA has worked on 100+ marketed drugs across several therapeutic areas and conducted the pivotal or supportive trials that led to FDA and/or international regulatory approval of 50+ such drugs. www.prahs.com