RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization, announced today the appointment of Tami Klerr-Naivar as Senior Vice President of Business Development. As the head of PRA’s global business development organization, Ms. Klerr-Naivar brings a strong portfolio of broad sales expertise and specific therapeutic experience in the areas of Infectious Disease, Oncology, Neonatology, and Critical Care. She joins PRA from InfaCare Pharmaceutical Corporation, where she served as Vice President of Clinical Operations. Prior to InfaCare, Ms. Klerr-Naivar spent several years in a variety of key leadership positions at Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. (PPD). Ms. Klerr-Naivar interfaced closely with numerous top accounts in various business development roles, including Vice President of Key Account Management, and had tremendous success in building relationships with large customers.
“PRA is excited to have Tami join our team,” commented Terry Bieker, CEO of PRA. “Her strategic focus and well rounded therapeutic, operational, and sales experience align perfectly with our business development strategy.”
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Tami to our leadership team,” said Colin Shannon, President and COO of PRA. “Her experience in both sales and clinical operations and her documented track record of success make her the ideal person to spearhead our continued worldwide growth.”
Ms. Klerr-Naivar holds a BS in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania.
About PRA International
PRA International is one of the world’s leading global clinical development organizations, with over 3,600 employees working out of 26 offices across six continents. The Company partners with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients to tailor programs for all stages of clinical development. PRA has deep therapeutic expertise; seamless global communication and project coordination; easy global access to knowledgeable, highly skilled, and dedicated staff; and a highly involved senior management team to deliver consistent, timely and reliable service for our clients.
To learn more about PRA International, please visit http://www.prainternational.com, email endpoints@praintl.com or call our Global Headquarters in Raleigh, NC, USA at +1 (919) 786-8200.
CONTACT: Zishan Haroon, MD, PhD, of PRA International, Inc.,
+1-919-786-8308; or Tim Grace of Financial Relations Board,
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