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Precision European CRO Services

Integrated clinical trial development across Europe, executed with Precision.
With Precision's European CRO services, you gain access to the distinct benefits of expedited patient recruitment, well-equipped sites, dedicated expert investigators, and high-quality outcomes. Our team's extensive experience across the continent adds the essential component of regional expertise to enhance your global clinical strategies.
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Precision European CRO services-Strategic footprint for stronger execution

In 2018, Precision's position as a prominent global CRO with a robust European footprint was strengthened through the acquisition of Argint International, a premier CRO specializing in Central and South-Eastern Europe.

Our strategic presence in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Serbia facilitates access to a diverse patient pool, expediting patient recruitment. This coupled with a well-established clinical research environment and favorable regulatory ecosystem, delivers a streamlined trial experience.

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Rooted in deep regional expertise, with Precision

With Precision’s clinical trial services, data science, and specialty lab services across Europe, we deliver a truly integrated global trial experience.

Our regional team’s expertise is second to none in running successful trials across Europe. This exceptional team of clinical professionals, in-country project managers and regulatory specialists, are well-versed in the regional regulatory, clinical and cultural landscape, and are deeply invested in your clinical program at every stage.

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700 Experts driving clinical excellence
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The Precision team driving your success in Europe

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    Chris Ingram

    Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, Europe

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    Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Site Start-Up

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    Frances Murphy

    Regional Vice President, Clinical Business Solutions, EU & APAC

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    Simon Fleming

    Executive Vice President

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Precision's worldwide footprint is the cornerstone of our agility and adaptability. Tailored delivery models for your program, striking the perfect balance between onsite and offshore teams for optimized efficiency.

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Stay ahead with the latest insights from Precision’s team of experts. Discover valuable perspectives, updates, and strategies for running successful clinical trials in Europe. 

 

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Chris Ingram

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, Europe

Chris Ingram, BSc (Hons) is Head of Regulatory Consultancy (Europe) for Precision for Medicine. Chris received his BSc(Hons) in immunology and pharmacology from the University of Strathclyde and has since spent over 21 years working in regulatory affairs with a focus on clinical development. Chris’ regulatory expertise covers clinical development across all phases, regulatory strategy, marketing authorisations, scientific advice, orphan drug designation and paediatric investigation plans across a wide variety of therapeutic areas, including but not limited to, oncology, CNS, metabolic, endocrinology, analgesia and cardiovascular.

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Katie McGuire

Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Site Start-Up

Seasoned pharma leader with extensive expertise in oncology drug development and early phase clinical development. Veteran across multiple therapeutic indications in a wide range of multi-country, full-service studies through every phase. Strong communicator and trained executive coach who thrives on change and excels under pressure.

Frances Murphy
Frances Murphy

Regional Vice President, Clinical Business Solutions, EU & APAC

Frances Murphy is a leading authority in clinical CROs, focused on client services and regional growth implementation. Murphy is a dedicated proponent of harnessing truly personalized medicine to develop more effective treatments for patients and brings a high ethical standard to discussions and values transparency and collaboration.

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Simon Fleming

Executive Vice President

Veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, fluent in all aspects of clinical trial management, including business development, strategic operations, process improvement, technology implementation and finance. Special focus on global quality management, data management, biostatistics and statistical programming operations.