OCTAGON LAUNCHES STRATEGIC CLINICAL OFFERINGS
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA - December 20, 2004 - Octagon Research Solutions, the leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D, today announced that the company is launching a new service offering to support organizations transitioning to CDISC (Clinical Data Standards Interchange Consortium) standards. Octagon's CIM (Clinical Information Management) group has been realigned to offer a comprehensive set of consulting, training and conversion services to support the creation of data that is compliant with CDISC standards and HL7 RCRIM initiatives. The newly formed Clinical Data Strategies (CDS) group will focus on the expansion of CDISC services, led by Tom Guinter, vice president, CDS.
Simultaneously, the company is announcing the appointment of Daphne Ewing as vice president of Clinical Data Operations (CDO), which is comprised of clinical data management, programming, statistics and medical writing functions. Ms. Ewing brings over 18 years of contract services industry experience to the position and is charged with institutionalizing best practices that support Octagon's holistic approach to producing submission deliverables.
"Strong leadership in both Clinical Data Operations and Clinical Data Strategies is key to the success of our Clinical Information Management services," stated Jim Walker, president and CEO of Octagon. "With CDISC initiatives and electronic submissions such as the eCTD (electronic Common Technical Document) playing a greater role in industry, effectively managing the lifecycle of electronic data is becoming paramount. Having two industry leaders focusing on the concurrent business objectives of defining new standards and offerings to support them, while improving current electronic data processes, will enable us to maintain our leadership position. It is also a testimony to our dedication to set the highest industry standards."
About Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.
Octagon is a leading process-centric solutions provider that offers a suite of regulatory, clinical, process and IT solutions to the life sciences industry. Octagon synchronizes processes and increases automation to reduce island-to-island inefficiencies within the clinical research and development process. We leverage the power of electronic submissions through cross-functional eSub expertise, a holistic process approach, deep domain knowledge and creative use of technology. Octagon is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, with an office in Boston, MA. For more information please visit www.octagonresearch.com.
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