NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Wayne, PA, United States, 05/17/2007 - Octagon President named as a finalist for best product development or engineering Executive. CEO & Chairman Jim Walker of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon’s President Kirk Gallion, has been named as a finalist in the 2007 American Business Awards. Mr. Gallion is a finalist in the category of Best Product Development or Engineering Executive.