09.14.16
ClinTec International has appointed Rick Farris executive vice president of operations for North America, as the organization continues to grow its clinical research capabilities in the U.S.
With almost 30 years experience in the life sciences industry, Mr. Farris joins ClinTec from Novella Clinical, a Quintiles-owned company, where he held the position of vice president in project management for the biopharma and rare disease business unit. He provided client relationship management and project oversight for clinical trials in rare diseases, oncology, haematology, infectious disease, dermatitis, pain management, and gastroenterology.
Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Health Decisions, a U.S.-based contract research organization (CRO) specializing in female reproductive health, rare disease, diagnostic devices, and oncology.
“As ClinTec approaches its 20th year of significant organic growth, we are excited about our expansion plans in North America where we have a growing number of new clients,” said Rabinder Buttar, chief executive officer, ClinTec. “Rick will provide executive leadership to our teams and keep in close contact with our clients to ensure that as we continue to maintain our focus on high quality project delivery, remain highly responsive to client needs and provide a high level of customer service.”
With almost 30 years experience in the life sciences industry, Mr. Farris joins ClinTec from Novella Clinical, a Quintiles-owned company, where he held the position of vice president in project management for the biopharma and rare disease business unit. He provided client relationship management and project oversight for clinical trials in rare diseases, oncology, haematology, infectious disease, dermatitis, pain management, and gastroenterology.
Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Health Decisions, a U.S.-based contract research organization (CRO) specializing in female reproductive health, rare disease, diagnostic devices, and oncology.
“As ClinTec approaches its 20th year of significant organic growth, we are excited about our expansion plans in North America where we have a growing number of new clients,” said Rabinder Buttar, chief executive officer, ClinTec. “Rick will provide executive leadership to our teams and keep in close contact with our clients to ensure that as we continue to maintain our focus on high quality project delivery, remain highly responsive to client needs and provide a high level of customer service.”