05.19.10
Chiltern has established two new offices and launched operations in Australia and Singapore, which will serve as the hub for its operations in Southeast Asia. The company also has plans to establish operations in China.
Chiltern's Asia Pacific operations will be led by Umakanta Sahoo, executive director, Asia Pacific. “Chiltern's expansion will provide a broad platform from which global pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors can expand their geographic reach with confidence and enhance patient recruitment in the Asia Pacific region,” said Dr. Sahoo.
Glenn Kerkhof, Chiltern’s chief executive officer, stated, “Asia Pacific is one of the foremost emerging markets in our industry. With the current expansion of pharmaceutical R&D needs into the Asia Pacific region, Chiltern is well positioned to meet the needs this growth entails.”
Chiltern is currently recruiting clinical staff and plans to grow its workforce in the Asia Pacific region to 70 by the end of 2010. Also, Martin Painter has been appointed the Asia Pacific region's manager of Resourcing Solutions, Chiltern's business unit that offers fully integrated solutions to staffing needs. Mr. Painter will launch recruitment and staffing services in the region.
Chiltern's Asia Pacific operations will be led by Umakanta Sahoo, executive director, Asia Pacific. “Chiltern's expansion will provide a broad platform from which global pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors can expand their geographic reach with confidence and enhance patient recruitment in the Asia Pacific region,” said Dr. Sahoo.
Glenn Kerkhof, Chiltern’s chief executive officer, stated, “Asia Pacific is one of the foremost emerging markets in our industry. With the current expansion of pharmaceutical R&D needs into the Asia Pacific region, Chiltern is well positioned to meet the needs this growth entails.”
Chiltern is currently recruiting clinical staff and plans to grow its workforce in the Asia Pacific region to 70 by the end of 2010. Also, Martin Painter has been appointed the Asia Pacific region's manager of Resourcing Solutions, Chiltern's business unit that offers fully integrated solutions to staffing needs. Mr. Painter will launch recruitment and staffing services in the region.