PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2015 — Premier Research has been accredited to the Medidata Rave system for data capture and clinical trial management. The achievement certifies the company to build Medidata Rave databases and include this widely adopted electronic data capture and clinical data management system in its repertoire of offerings to improve clinical trial processes and increase productivity.

With this important addition to our data management systems, we can now reach a broader set of customers and tailor our data management offerings to meet the requirements of their studies,” said Shari Medendorp, Senior Vice President of Biometrics at Premier Research. “Our custom configuration of Medidata Rave focuses on efficient workflows and processing and gives our customers greater capability and flexibility, helping them more quickly get new treatments to market.”

Premier Research’s data management team has supported a large number of studies using Rave, recognizing its ability to concurrently support standard clinical processes and the unique aspects of individual trials. All of the company’s developers have full Medidata Rave certification, and its staff — including the clinical teams — has broad experience in Rave.

Medidata Rave is a single platform that supports electronic data capture and clinical data management systems in Phase I-IV studies. It captures, manages, and reports clinical research data, helping life science companies optimize their research investments by streamlining the clinical trial process.

About Premier Research

Premier Research is a leading contract research organization serving the needs of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies worldwide. The company has a wealth of experience in the execution of global, regional, and local clinical development programs with a special focus on addressing unmet needs in such areas as analgesia, CNS, rare diseases, medical device and diagnostics, and pediatric research. Premier Research operates in 50 countries and employs more than 1,000 professionals, including a strong international network of clinical monitors and project managers, regulatory, data management, statistical, scientific, and medical experts. With its mission to improve productivity in clinical development, the company aligns itself with the mission of its customers to bring new medical treatments to patients promptly, accurately, and cost-effectively.