The CRO Leadership Awards

In cooperation with Life Science Leader, Nice Insight is pleased to announce the results of the first
annual CRO Leadership Awards.

Nice Insight combines surveying of thousands of industry executives with other key analyses to
serve both partnering groups and facilitate better overall outsourcing collaborations. Life Science
Leader developed the annual CRO Leadership Awards to honor top performers based on responses
and better serve pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical executives in their CRO vetting process.

Leaders in Bioanalytical — Regulatory

SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical
	Accugenix, Inc. "Accugenix provides accurate, fast and cost effective microbe species identification and strain typing services. By using innovative technologies like DNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF and developing full coverage libraries, Accugenix has become the industry leader. Production risk is minimized with the accurate identification of microbes. Online sample submission, sample status and identification reports, along with our staff of experts are committed to providing high quality, cost effective and fully supported solutions." Douglas Smith — President and Chief Executive Officer
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical
	Advion Bioanalytical Labs – A Quintiles Company "Advion Bioanalytical Labs is one of the largest and most respected bioanalytical laboratories. In particular, the company is known for 1) scientific excellence, 2) leadership in regulatory compliance, 3) extensive experience in GLP bioanalytical science, and 4) innovation and method development experience. Providing GLP-compliant bioanalytical services since 1993, our staff includes renowned bioanalytical scientists including Dr. Stephen Lowes and Dr. Jack Henion, head of the research group that invented IonSpray LC/MS/MS." Thomas Kurz — Vice President – Strategy and Commercial Operations
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	Agilent Technologies "We are very pleased to be recognized for our leadership in the CRO industry. Agilent’s RapidFire instrumentation and research services are highly valued by leading drug discovery researchers around the globe and this acknowledgment by our peers validates our critical role. Our commitment to this industry will continue to grow and get stronger as we fully leverage Agilent’s breadth of global resources." Nick Roelofs — President
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	BASi "I am very pleased that BASi has been recognized with a CRO Leadership Award for our excellent regulatory compliance and quality assurance. This is a tribute to all our staff at BASi. Our experienced scientific team strives to give clients confidence in meeting key milestones and having a successful review and audit of data. We know regulatory excellence is important to a successful partnership." Anthony S. Chilton, Ph.D. — President & Chief Executive Officer
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	Bertin "We are very pleased and proud that Bertin Pharma is recognized as one of the leading companies for Productivity and Regulatory categories. It is valuable information coming directly from our customers.  I share this recognition with my teams, highly qualified and involved in the rendering of quality work and accuracy. On behalf of Bertin Pharma, thank you for this distinction that makes us more visible a little more each day." Xavier Morge
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	BRI Biopharmaceutical Research Inc. "For nearly two decades, BRI has become recognized by its Pharma and biotech clients for providing fit-for-purpose bioanalytical and DMPL studies supporting IND-enabling preclinical and clinical development. On behalf of our study teams and management at BRI, I am very pleased to have contributed to our client’s successful milestones over the years." David Kwok — CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical
	Brixham Environmental Laboratory "Our knowledge of environmental regulations, both current and future, is supported by highly qualified staff who are among leading experts contributing to the process of developing and refining forthcoming guidelines for environmental testing. Our pricing is competitive and our recently refurbished state-of-the-art testing and husbandry facilities offer one of the best equipped laboratories of its kind in Europe if not the world." Paul Duckett — Laboratory Director
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	Charles River "At Charles River, we invest continuously in our people and portfolio to ensure that we have the expertise as well as the products and services to support our clients’ drug development programs.  Our passion for scientific excellence is a strong foundation for client relationships, which plays a pivotal role in developing the flexible research platforms that are integral to delivering innovative health solutions.  We are pleased that the marketplace recognizes our commitment to clients with this award." James C. Foster — Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Clinical
	Cirion Clinical Trial Services Inc. "On behalf of all CIRION’s team, I would like to thank you for this award. Since 1996, CIRION has been in constant growth and has developed strong expertise in the field of large molecules. We also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the trust of our growing clientele throughout these years." Dr. Sylvain Desrochers, Ph.D. — President and CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	Critical Path "Our clients appreciate our focus on meeting their needs. The regulated sciences is a complex industry and our clients have many demands with little room for error. As a company our chosen core values are passion for excellence, integrity in practice, and drive with flexibility. Our staff all strive to live this daily and find ways to keep our customers delighted with our work products." Julie Eble, PhD — CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	EAG Life Sciences "We are highly ranked by our clients, because of our very experienced scientific team – our scientists are novel thinkers, ready to face complex challenges. We have well established teams, with dedicated project managers committed to quality, on-time delivery and communication, keeping clients informed every step of the way. Our long history of providing analytical solutions, along with the right fit, talent and focus, are the reasons EAG Life Sciences has earned these rankings." Craig Morley — General Manager
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	Exova "Exova prides itself on servicing its pharmaceutical and medical device customers to their complete satisfaction. We take great care to ensure our test results are of the highest quality and delivered on time in an efficient manner.  Our strengths are our people and our trusted client relationships." Michael Hincks — Executive Vice President of Health Sciences, Americas
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	Frontage Laboratories, Inc. "This CRO Leadership Award recognizes the successful approach Frontage takes toward helping clients manage FDA reviews to secure approvals for innovative, biologic, and generic pharmaceutical products in a reputable and compliant manner.  When we initiate drug development and commercialization projects with our clients, we start by discussing their regulatory goals and then incorporate Quality by Design and rational drug development principles to ensure their programs advance smoothly through the FDA review process." Song Li — Chairman and CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical
	Galraith Laboratories, Inc. "Being recognized for the things we work hard at every day is very rewarding  For over sixty years Galbraith Laboratories has striven to provide our clients with services that reflect the highest standards of integrity and quality in the analytical chemistry field.  As such we are honored to be recognized for our service to the pharmaceutical industry.  We feel this reward is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of all our analytical chemists, management staff, and support personnel." Darryl Hendricks — Director of Technical Services
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	McCrone Associates, Inc. "We are honored to be recognized as a leader in the categories of Productivity and Regulatory. This recognition is a testament to our staff’s experience, technical skills and resourceful approach to materials analysis and contaminant identification. We are committed to providing accurate results and the highest quality of service to all our clients." David Wiley — President & COO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	MPI Research "Recognition in the productivity category reflects the depth of our scientific expertise and wide ranging experience of our staff to meet the objectives of our sponsor programs. Responding quickly and thoughtfully when collaborating with our industry sponsors will remain a standard that our staff pride themselves on and work diligently towards every day, while maintaining the fundamental confidence our sponsors must have in our processes to assure that we meet and exceed the standards set by regulatory agencies worldwide." Tim Derrington — President & COO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) "Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is a contract research organization providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations worldwide. It offers services in the areas of drug discovery and also provides the resources for early compound assessment and development. The company also provides product development and post-approval services for biopharmaceuticals and devices, including phase II-IIIb clinical studies for multinational regulatory submissions; post-approval services, including epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, safety surveillance studies and late stage studies; and clinical data management and information solutions."
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Clinical
	PRA "PRA's reliability results from an emphasis on quality and trust. These ideals are ingrained in our core values, evident in our culture, and visible in our structure. Our global, cross-functional teams evaluate performance indicators and trend analysis with the goal to maintain reliable, high quality delivery to our clients. PRA’s regulatory organization provides strategic consulting and serves our clients through an infrastructure of in-country regulatory experts supporting high quality local submissions and efficient global study start-up." Colin Shannon — President and CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	Quantex Laboratories "We are very honored and pleased to have been recognized as the leading CRO in the areas of Productivity and Regulatory compliance. We consider ourselves as partners in meeting the standards and goals set by our clients and regulators and in achieving high marks for compliance. As partners with our clients, our focus on productivity moves projects from concept to market, helping clients achieve developmental and marketing milestones in a timely and cost-effective manner." James Menoutis — President and CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Clinical
	Quintiles "We are honored to be recognized for our leadership in clinical research - which is ultimately about improving human health and saving lives. Quintiles employees worldwide are committed to developing new ways to improve the quality, reliability and productivity of clinical research, helping speed the approval of new medicines for patients. Together with our customers, we're creating a new model of drug development that leverages expertise and data to make better decisions faster." Paula Brown Stafford — Exec VP, Clinical Development
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical
	SCYNEXIS, Inc. "SCYNEXIS is recognized for its strict adherence to what we call the path to success which starts with the definition of the customer’s Target Product Profile at the start of each project to define the path forward. We design workflows to meet the goals, define challenges and gaps, and then deploy a team with the right skills to render maximum progress in the project. SCYNEXIS works hard to deliver timely results to our customers." Dr. Yves Ribeill — President and CEO
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Clinical
	SGS "As the world’s leading inspection, testing, certification and verification company, SGS takes great pride in providing independent high quality services across all the industries we serve, adhering to a strict code of integrity. We work hard to develop customized solutions for each of our clients to significantly improve their drug development timelines and decision-making processes. Each department from the clinical pharmacology group to project management, biometrics and pharmacovigilance works together to exceed our client’s expectations." Anne Hays — Executive Vice President
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical, Preclinical, Clinical
	SSCI, a division of Aptuit "SSCI, a division of Aptuit, is honored to be recognized for the superior quality of our scientific expertise in solid state chemistry and analytical research. We take great pride in our position as the industry leader in this crucial segment of drug development. As we move forward, we will continue to deliver scientific excellence to our clients by accelerating the pace at which they develop their products and improving the quality of the drugs that they provide to consumers around the world." Pamela A. Smith, Ph.D. — Senior Director, Site Director
SERVICE AREAS: Bioanalytical
	Tandem Labs "Our ability to meet and exceed the expectations of our pharmaceutical clients is directly tied to the expertise and responsiveness of our staff. We focus exclusively on bioanalytical services from four sites across the United States, building strong relationships with clients that allow us to develop programs that meet even the most difficult challenges. We offer timely communications, structured method development for more rugged methods and improved ISR results, and reliable bioanalytical data." James K. Wilfahrt — Vice President & General Manager