RESTON, Va., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRA International (Nasdaq: PRAI - News), a leading global clinical research organization, has named Kent Thoelke Vice President and Head of Global Product Development Services. In this role, Mr. Thoelke will lead a team of high-level consultants advising pharmaceutical and biotech clients on product development and lifecycle management strategies, including feasibility analysis.