PAREXEL International Release: Perceptive Informatics Completes Over 500 System Integrations as the Biopharma Industry Continues to Adopt Seamless eClinical Solutions

BOSTON, Dec.15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the biopharmaceutical industry continues to migrate toward the use of more seamless eClinical solutions to accelerate clinical development, Perceptive Informatics, a leading eClinical solutions provider and subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), has reached a milestone of completing more than 500 integration projects to connect disparate applications across clinical technology systems provided by multiple vendors. Perceptive’s integration solutions are delivered by its dedicated eClinical Technology Services experts who have an in-depth understanding of advanced technologies, clinical development processes and validated system integrations.

“With standalone systems, the opportunity to maximally leverage technology has been extremely limited. The biopharmaceutical industry is moving toward using a more convergent solution, built on top of a common platform, as we’ve seen in the ERP software segment. Over the last few years and literally hundreds of integrations, we have begun to identify patterns and platform solutions that enable our customers to take advantage of technology in a more efficient and cost effective manner,” said Nick Richards, Vice President, Product Management, Perceptive Informatics.

According to Mr. Richards, “At Perceptive, while we have been helping companies to integrate diverse applications, in parallel we have been investing in actively pursuing our vision to create a tightly woven ecosystem of solutions underpinned by a robust eClinical platformto allow our customers to achieve new levels of collaboration, insights, and efficiencies. We continue to drive innovation to enable a shift in the way technologies are used in the biopharmaceutical industry. This has never been more true for us here at Perceptive as we prepare the launch of exciting new solutions in 2012.”

Focused on the development of product convergence in eClinical solutions, Perceptive has achieved a new level of functional interoperability among its applications to facilitate greater efficiency of clinical trials. Powered by foundational technologies that enable applications within its own eClinical Suite, Perceptive’s eClinical platform incorporates reporting, integration, and identity management solutions, among others. This Clinical Technology Integration Platform (CTIP) underpins Perceptive’s integration solutions and services. Built on proven middleware, this environment is designed to support seamless, real-time two-way exchange of data across different systems.

For more information about Perceptive Informatics’ integration services capabilities visit: http://www.perceptive.com/solutions/integration.

About Perceptive Informatics
Perceptive Informatics, a leading eClinical solutions provider and subsidiary of PAREXEL, is focused on helping customers to accelerate the product development process through innovation. Perceptive enables customers to maximize the benefits of clinical trial technologies by providing flexible software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and leading technology services. The Perceptive Informatics eClinical Suite is built on extensive medical and clinical expertise, as well as a deep understanding of the regulatory environment. The suite includes Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) technologies, Medical Imaging, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Data Capture (EDC), and Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePRO). The Perceptive Informatics eClinical Suite blurs the boundaries among systems that traditionally have been used in isolation, resulting in simplified workflow, improved efficiency and enhanced productivity. For more information about the integrated solutions in the Perceptive Informatics eClinical Suite visit www.perceptive.com.

About PAREXEL International
PAREXEL International Corporation is a leading global bio/pharmaceutical services organization, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, consulting, and medical communications services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak-market penetration, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise across the development and commercialization continuum, from drug development and regulatory consulting to clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, medical education and reimbursement. Perceptive Informatics, Inc., a subsidiary of PAREXEL, provides advanced technology solutions, including medical imaging, to facilitate the clinical development process. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in 67 locations throughout 52 countries around the world, and has approximately 10,850 employees. For more information about PAREXEL International visit www.PAREXEL.com.

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