inVentiv Clinical Expands Operations

inVentiv Clinical Solutions, LLC will establish operations in the growing region of Latin America. The new location will be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the plan to expand operations to other Latin American countries. The Latin American operations will be led by Ana Paula Ruenis, Ph.D., recently appointed as director of clinical operations, Latin America. Dr. Ruenis is responsible for oversight of project management and monitoring of all Latin American investigative sites for studies conducted by inVentiv Clinical.
   
Prior to joining the company, Dr. Ruenis spent eight years in clinical research, representing U.S. pharmaceutical clients in South America, managing trials in various phases and therapeutic areas from protocol design to site and patient recruitment to final report submission.  
   
“Having already established full off-shore operations in India, the expansion of our clinical operations into Latin America is an important next step in our goals to become a global clinical services provider,” said Mike Hlinak, president and chief executive officer of inVentiv Clinical. He added, “Dr. Ruenis has the expertise and skill to help us build our presence in South America to continue to provide superior quality services to our clients.”