Introduction
Clinical Research Companies are companies that manage clinical trials and other research services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.These companies conduct trials and studies that are important for the healthcare system to boost drug discovery, treatments, trials and medical technology. These companies manage and lead clinical trials, provide biopharmaceutical development, perform project management, data management, database design and site recruitment. With demand and increasing growth in clinical trials owing to the need for innovation in healthcare. The USA has become a global leader and home to some of the world’s most innovative clinical research organizations.
In this article, we’ll explore the top seven clinical research companies in the USA and their contributions to advancing healthcare.
1. IQVIA
- FOUNDED: 1982, North Carolina, US
- FOUNDER: Dennis Gillings
- CEO: Ari Bousbib
- HEADQUARTERS: Durham , North Carolina , United States.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 86,000 (October 2023)
IQVIA, I (IMS Health), Q (Quintiles), and VIA (by way of) is a leading global contract providing a complete service for clinical trials, real-world evidence, and advanced analytics, biopharmaceutical development, professional consultation and commercial outsource servicing, focusing on primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratories and analytical service, includes investment strategies and management consulting services.
Clinical trials solution given by IQVIA:
- Phase IIb & III Clinical Trial Solutions
- Decentralized Trials
- Q² Solutions
- Clinical Research & Development Solutions
- Biopharmaceutical development
Other services include:
- Investment strategy and management consulting services
- Innovation of digital enablement, including the virtual trials and synthetic study arms.
2. Medpace
- FOUNDED: 1992
- FOUNDER: Dr. August Troendle
- EMPLOYEES: 5800
Medpace offers support service from phase one to five of clinical trials for biotechnology, medical device industries and pharmaceutical companies. Medpace has supported several high-profile trials, particularly in cardiology and metabolic disease research.
Clinical research solution by Medpace:
- Biorepository services
- Clinical monitoring
- Clinical lab capabilities
- Biostatistics and Biorepository services
- Clinical trial management
- Project management
- Medical writing
3. Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
- HEADQUARTERS: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
- CEO: David Simmons (4 June 2012)
- FOUNDER: Fredric N Eshelman
- FOUNDED: 1985
- PARENT ORGANIZATIONS: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific Powder Us Holdings Corp.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 40,000+ (2023)
PPD, Pharmaceutical Product Development provides the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific and deploys a comprehensive suite of innovative contract research solutions to accelerate customers’ promising medicines from early development through regulatory approval and market access.
Clinical trials given by PPD:
- Patient-centric solutions
- Decentralized clinical trials
- Clinical trial contact center solutions
- Regulatory affairs solutions
- Clinical trial project management
- Technology to inform, analyze, automate and simplify clinical trials
4. PAREXEL
- FOUNDER: Josef von Rickenbach and organic chemist Anne B.
- FOUNDED: 1982
- HEADQUARTERS: Waltham Massachusetts
- EMPLOYEES: 18,000
PAREXEL has a strong market in oncology, biotech and Phase II-III trials. Parexel has been a leader in oncology research, contributing to breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
Clinical trials given by Parexel
- Phase I clinical trials and management of data
- Integrated clinical design and development services
- Biotech clinical trial solutions
- Clinical trial supplies and logistics
- Interventional and non-interventional real world evidence in clinical trials
5. PRA HEALTH SERVICE
- FOUNDED: 1976
- HEADQUARTERS: Raleigh, North Carolina
- EMPLOYEES: 16,400
PRA HEALTH SERVICE, centers on contributing therapeutic and operational expertise through integrated applications and supplying local expertise in particular areas. It works hard to speed up medical development to introduce better and effective medicine sooner in the market .
Clinical trials solution given by PRA HEALTH SERVICE:
- Predictivv first applications available on the platform, providing real-time insights into clinical trial management.
- Mobile Health Platform
- Tokenization solution to connect clinical trial data with real-world data. This solution improves privacy protection and aligns with the 21st Century Cures Act.
- Onsite support service
- Clinical diagnostics
- Protocol consultation and study design
- Patient centric trial toolkit
6. CHARLES RIVER LAB
- FOUNDED: 1947
- FOUNDER: Dr. Henry Foster
- HEADQUARTERS: WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
- EMPLOYEES: 20,000
CHARLES RIVER LAB provides early-stage development and safe manufacture of novel drugs and therapeutics. It proudly spans its capability throughout the R & D process from basic research to preclinical stage, manufacturing and commercialization with two significant services namely, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Non GLP.
Clinical solutions developed by Charles River Lab:
- Data management
- Clinical kit production
- Bioanalysis
- Stability testing
- Biomakers
7. Syneos Health
- FOUNDED: 1999
- FOUNDER: Daniel M. Snyder
- HEADQUARTERS: Mooresville, North Carolina
- EMPLOYEES: 28,000
SYNEOS HEALTH, combines in bringing new products to market or new therapies, from clinical research to consulting and commercialization. It focuses on patient centric research and engagement. Syneos Health has been an industry leader in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS) disorders, and infectious diseases.
Clinical trial solution offered by Syneos Health:
- Biostatistic and statistical programming
- Clinical monitoring
- Clinical data management
- Early phase
- Late phase
- Drug safety and pharmacovigilance
- Investigator management solutions
- Medical writing and communication
- Site and patient access
- Decentralized clinical trial solution.
Conclusion
Why Do These Companies Stand Out in the USA?
The USA is a global leader in clinical research due to these companies’ for their commitment and innovation, patient-centered approaches and data-driven insights. Their collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions further enhance the quality and efficiency of their research. CRO’s ensure that clinical trials are conducted safely and ethically. They play a very important role for the R&D activities to stay competitive, flexible and profitable against stiff competition.
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