DURHAM, N.C., September 20, 2018 — Implementation of Europe’s new medical device regulations in 2017 started a transition that gives device companies up to five years to fully comply with strict new quality standards. But exactly what is changing, and why? And how will the new MDR and IVDR rules affect the players in thisRead more

DURHAM, N.C., September 19, 2018 — Premier Research, a leading provider of clinical development services to biotech and specialty pharma companies, has named Karen M. Brown Vice President of Marketing. She is responsible for developing strategic marketing plans to the company’s commercial objectives, brand, and position in the life sciences industry. Ms. Brown has spentRead more

DURHAM, N.C., September 05, 2018 — As global, multi-center medical device studies become more common, trial monitoring becomes more complex. At a live webcast on Wednesday, September 12 (11 a.m. EDT / 4 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. CEST), Premier Research will examine what it takes to ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor agreements, investigational plans,Read more

DURHAM, N.C., August 7, 2018 — The career information website Zippia has named Premier Research among the best employers based in and around Durham. The medical research company ranks sixth in Zippia’s 2018 list of 20 top employers, with a score of 4.4 stars out of five. Based at Research Triangle Park and employing 1,250Read more

DURHAM, N.C., JULY 30, 2018 — Premier Research, a global provider of clinical development services to biopharmaceutical product innovators, has acquired Regulatory Professionals, Inc. (RPI), a California-based company that provides regulatory expertise and solutions to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. This partnership will form a new Regulatory Services Division of Premier Research, and DonnaRead more

DURHAM, N.C., July 2, 2018 — Premier Research’s head of patient engagement will talk about the role of natural history studies in clinical research at the International Children’s Advisory Network’s Research & Advocacy Summit on July 12 in Edinburgh, U.K. Juliet Moritz, the CRO’s Executive Director, Program Strategy, Rare Disease and Pediatrics/Patient Engagement, will discussRead more

DURHAM, N.C., JUNE 2, 2018 — Premier Research is sharing the viewpoints and insights of its clinical trial experts through a podcast that launches today. The inaugural edition of the Premier Voices podcast focuses on rare oncology drug development, and its introduction coincides with the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting June 1-5 inRead more

DURHAM, N.C., APRIL 27, 2018 — Premier Research has been named a 2018 CRO Leadership Award winner by Life Science Leader magazine. The publication annually asks pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to rate the capability and performance of contract research organizations. Premier Research was recognized in five of six award categories: Capabilities — the company’s accessRead more

DURHAM, N.C., APRIL 23, 2018 — Premier Research’s top rare disease and pediatrics expert will discuss clinical trial planning at the World Orphan Drug Congress in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Angi Robinson, Executive Director, Strategic Development, Rare Disease & Pediatrics, will present Early Development Planning for Orphan Drugs: Tasks, Timelines, and Takeaways on Thursday, April 26,Read more

DURHAM, N.C., APRIL 20, 2018 — A Premier Research oncology expert will discuss advances in the development of cancer drugs at Clinical Operations in Oncology Trials West Coast in Burlingame, California. Brian Huber, Executive Director for Oncology Strategic Development, will present Transforming the Oncology Drug Development Process on Tuesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. Mr.Read more

DURHAM, N.C., March 30, 2018 — Fourteen Premier Research employees have been named finalists for PharmaTimes magazine’s Clinical Researcher of the Year awards. The finalists are three clinical trial managers, two project managers, and nine members of two project teams. Competition continues through to April 27, when the awards are announced. Finalists in the Clinical TrialRead more

DURHAM, N.C., March 30, 2018 — Predicting the cost of clinical trials is a complex task, and more CROs are providing grant forecasting as a service to produce more accurate projections and give customers greater visibility. A grant forecasting expert from Premier Research will discuss new approaches to predicting trial costs in April at theRead more