Posts tagged “PRA International”

April 27

Raleigh firm PRA lands clinical trial deal with Amgen

PRA Intrernational PRA has entered into a strategic partnership with Amgen to do work on a series of phase 3 studies to develop biosimilar drugs. Biosimilars are follow-on biologic drugs that are cheaper than very expensive biologic drugs.

Updated December 26, 2011

What's on shopping list for CROs in the new year?

Biotech & Life Science Partners, M&A possibilities, sites in Asia, private equity investments and more consulting expertise are appealing items on the want lists for contract research organizations.

October 4, 2011

PRA International may be nearing sale topping $1B

PRA The Raleigh-based life science services firm is in the process of an "auction," according to The Wall Street Journal. If so, PRA would be the second regional contract research organization sold this fall. PPD is being sold for $3.9 billion.

July 18, 2011

PPD to explore 'unlocking value;' rumors send stock surging 10.3%

Fred Eshelman In a statement issued after a report about the company possibly being sold, Pharmaceutical Product Development says it management will "review" PPD's strategic plan and capital structure.

Updated July 18, 2011

PPD shares soar 17% on sale report; PRA on block, too?

PPD PRA International, which is based in Raleigh, and Pharmaceutical Product Development, which operates out of Wilmington, are looking for buyers, according to The Wall Street Journal.

June 15, 2011

PRA expands clinical research services in Sweden

PRA The Raleigh-based contract research organization operates some 40 offices worldwide.

Updated December 14, 2009

PRA International promotes its chief operating officer to top job

Colin Shannon Colin Shannon, a longtime executive at Pharmaceutical Product Development, will replace Terry Bieker as chief executive of PRA. Bieker, who is retiring, will remain a member of the contract research organization's board.

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