Posts tagged “Quintiles”
Quintiles to open new center, hire 500 in China
The world's largest life science services firm says the center will feature a multilingual staff focused on providing a variety of services to China, Japan and South Korea.
Quintiles takes majority stake in new firm focusing on cancer biomarkers
The RTP-based life sciences firm invests in Oxford Cancer Biomarkers, which is based in the U.K. Quintiles says the investment is part of its commitment to development of personalized medicine.
Life science service sector to rebound, report says
"We expect growth in the CRO industry to continue accelerating into 2012 and the rise of the strategic partnership model should concentrate these benefits in the hands of a select group of narrow-moat providers," says a Morningstar analyst.
Quintiles invites users of defunct Google Health online service to use its offering
The personal healthcare management offering from Google was shut down as of Jan. 1. Its users are welcome to Quintiles' MediGuard service, the RTP firm says.
Quintiles forms unit focusing on clinical trial recruitment
The new Digital Patient unit builds on the clinical research organization's existing services for clinical trial recruitment and brings together two of Quintiles' patient-facing online sites.
What's on shopping list for CROs in the new year?
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.
Type 2 diabetes treatment device lands Quintiles cash
The Triangle-based life science services firm backs California firm financially and also will handle clinical trials. The treatment, which includes a "mini-pump" emplaced under the skin surface, could provide once yearly treatment for patients.
Quintiles launches local research group in China, looks to double overall staff
Called Kun Tuo, the contract research organization will focus on Chinese companies and international firms doing business in China. Quintiles already has 300 employees in China and has been doing business there since 1997.
Samsung venture that includes Quintiles partners with Biogen in $300M deal
Samsung Biologics, which Quintiles helped Samsung launch earlier this year, will work with Biogen on a $300 million drug development and manufacturing effort in South Korea. Quintiles owns 10 percent of the Samsing joint venture.
Quintiles shuts office in Wilmington but keeps 24 workers
The life science services firm still employs 23 of the 24 workers who now work from home. The other is transfer, Quintiles tells the Wilmington Star-News.
Sensus meters under fire; HP woes help Red Hat; Quintiles top Asia CRO; Metabolon accreditation
Bulldog Blog headlines: Sensus' smartmeters are taking criticism in New York; HP's woes are boosting Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Quintiles is named best CRO in Asia; Metabolon receives accreditation from medical group.
Quintiles founder Dennis Gillings settles divorce case
The world's largest life sciences services firm declines comment about the divorce of Dennis and Joan Gillings.
Quintiles sells stake in Asian-based commercial solutions joint venture
The Triangle-based life science services firm says it will focus on its own global commercial solutions group.
SAS No. 2, Quintiles No. 25 on multinational best place to work list
The Cary-based software firm and the RTP-based life sciences company rank among the best employers culled from a list of 350 international enterprises as judged by Great Place to Work. Several other firms with a major presence in N.C. also are picked with Microsoft taking the top spot.
Quintiles buys lab testing firm for third acquisition in a week
The world's largest life science services firm is adding early-stage testing capability with a deal for Advion BioServices. Advion will operate as a Quintiles subsidiary.





