Quintiles today announced that it has entered into in an industry-leading clinical pharmacology alliance with AstraZeneca to deliver AstraZeneca’s clinical pharmacology studies across multiple therapy areas and around the globe.
As a result of the alliance, Quintiles will assume the operational responsibilities for the majority of AstraZeneca’s clinical pharmacology delivery. AstraZeneca and Quintiles will work together, focusing their efforts on leveraging leading-edge science and establishing operational efficiency and consistency to support AstraZeneca’s goal to shorten delivery timelines and bring innovative medicines more quickly to patients.
The alliance is extensive and involves the engagement of a sole provider for clinical pharmacology delivery, and a simple, standardized pricing model. Also, as well as clinical conduct and medical oversight of studies, the agreement covers a range of activities across the end-to-end study process.
Ron Wooten, Executive Vice President, Quintiles Corporate Development, said, “We are delighted to be AstraZeneca’s dedicated clinical pharmacology alliance strategic partner. This is an industry-leading alliance and demonstrates how, at Quintiles, we’re helping the industry seize opportunities as the industry transforms in response to the changing environment. As with any true alliance, success depends not only on scientific, medical and operational excellence, but also on creating a climate of trust, transparency, teamwork and joint accountability. Our experience in managing such partnerships will be key as we work together on this important project.”