LONDON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiltern International, a leading global clinical research organization, announced that Aize Smink has joined as Global Head of Project Management. Aize is a recognized industry leader and brings 15 years of CRO industry experience to Chiltern, most recently managing the Global Project Management function for a large international CRO.
Aize will be based in our Slough, UK office near London and is responsible for the expert delivery of Chiltern's global and domestic project management services.
"Highly qualified and experienced project management teams are critical to the successful conduct and outcome of global clinical trials," said Mr. Smink.
He added, "The role of Project Manager is seen by our clients as pivotal to the success of their studies. Chiltern's focus will therefore be on providing our clients with suitably located, highly professional and experienced project managers who understand the complex needs of a clinical trial and provide robust support to their sponsors."
"Aize's standing within the clinical research industry is well established," commented Glenn Kerkhof, Chief Executive Officer of Chiltern. "We are pleased to have him on board. Aize's approach to managing multicultural teams and expertise in global clinical development make him a great addition to Chiltern's global management team."
Established in 1982, Chiltern is one of the largest independent contract research organizations in the world and has extensive experience of running international Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials across a broad therapeutic range with a wide variety of clients. Chiltern employs more than 800 people worldwide, with locations in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, India, South Africa and across the US. Chiltern provides Clinical Operations, Project Management, Bio-analytical, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Medical Affairs services as well as clinical contract personnel services.
For More Information Contact: Catherine Lemercier Chiltern International, Inc. 2111 Palomar Airport Road Suite 200 Carlsbad CA 92011 Tel: 1 (760) 707 5025 Fax: 1 (760) 707 5022 Email: Catherine.Lemercier@chiltern.com Richard Baptista Chiltern International Ltd. 171 Bath Road Slough Berkshire SL1 4AA Tel: 44 (0) 1753 512 000 Fax: 44 (0) 1753 511 116 Email: Richard.Baptista@chiltern.com
Chiltern International Ltd.CONTACT: Catherine Lemercier, +1-760-707-5025, fax +1-760-707-5022,Catherine.Lemercier@chiltern.com, or Richard Baptista, 44 (0) 1753 512 000,fax 44 (0) 1753 511 116, Richard.Baptista@chiltern.com, all of ChilternInternational Ltd.
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