PharmaNet/i3 to Showcase Unified Brand at DIA 2012

PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaNet/i3, inVentiv Health's clinical segment, and a leading provider of clinical development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies, today announced it will participate at DIA 2012 in Philadelphia from June 24-28, 2012. Experts from PharmaNet/i3 will address some of the latest drug development outsourcing trends during several DIA program sessions.

"At DIA 2012, we are excited to showcase our expanded global offerings that reinforce our ability to deliver tailored solutions that help sponsors achieve their clinical and financial objectives," said Jeffrey P. McMullen, President and CEO, PharmaNet/i3.

PharmaNet/i3 can be found at Booth 2213 in the exhibitor hall and will tweet live meeting highlights from Twitter handle @PharmaNet_i3. Highlights of PharmaNet/i3 DIA program sessions and in-booth speakers include:

Program Sessions:

Tuesday, June 26

1:30 p.m. Track 03 - Innovative Partnering Models and Outsourcing Strategies: "Collaborative Partnerships in Drug Development: An Executive Roundtable," Jeffrey P. McMullen, President and CEO, along other executives form the CRO industry.  

1:30 p.m. Track 01 - Clinical Operations: "Investigator Budgets' Impact on Patient Enrollment and Retention: How to Improve Sponsor/CRO/Site Selection Processes," Kellie Malloy, Vice President and General Manager, Pain Management and Inflammatory, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease

Wednesday, June 27

3:30 p.m. Track 01 - Clinical Operations: "Optimizing Study Monitoring Performance and Efficiency," Lisa Rhiner, Clinical Study Lead

Booth Speakers:

Monday, June 25

11:45 a.m. "How Strategic Resourcing Can Lower Your Costs," Brian Thornton, Senior Vice President, Strategic Resourcing

1 p.m. "How to Get the Most Out of Your Clinical FSP," Eleanore Doyle, Vice President, Strategic Resourcing

3 p.m. "Global Staffing Solutions with a Local Flavor," Mary Painter, Senior Account Manager, Global Staffing

5:30 p.m. DIA Opening Reception at PharmaNet/i3 Booth 2213, Welcome remarks from Gregg Dearhammer, President, PharmaNet/i3 Strategic Resourcing

Tuesday, June 26

9:45 a.m. "Observational Research: Areas of Consensus and Divergence," Jeff Trotter, Executive Vice President, Phase IV Development

11:45 a.m. "Enhancing Quality in Your Strategic Partnership," Randy Kehrmeyer, Vice President, Strategic Resourcing

1 p.m. "Global Clinical Trial Patient Recruitment: One Size Does NOT Fit Most," Julie Ross, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services

3 p.m. "How to Get the Most Out of Your Clinical FSP," Eleanore Doyle, Vice President, Strategic Resourcing

Wednesday, June 27

9:45 a.m. "How Strategic Resourcing Can Lower Your Costs," Brian Thornton, Senior Vice President, Strategic Resourcing

About PharmaNet/i3

PharmaNet/i3, the inVentiv Health clinical segment, is recognized as a leading provider of global drug development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug, and medical device companies, including therapeutically specialized capabilities for Phase I-IV clinical development, bioanalytical services, and staffing from a single clinical professional to an entire functional team. For intelligent solutions needed to accelerate high quality drug development programs of all sizes around the world, PharmaNet/i3 works for you. For more information, visit www.pharmanet-i3.com.

About inVentiv Health

inVentiv Health, Inc. is a leading global provider of best-in-class clinical, commercial and consulting services to companies seeking to accelerate performance. inVentiv's client roster includes more than 550 pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences companies. With 13,000 employees in 40 countries, inVentiv rapidly transforms promising ideas into commercial reality. inVentiv Health Inc. is privately owned by inVentiv Group Holdings Inc., an organization sponsored by affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., Liberty Lane Partners and members of the inVentiv management team. For more information, visit www.inventivhealth.com.

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