WCG (WIRB-Copernicus Group), a provider of clinical trial solutions, has acquired Statistics Collaborative, Inc., a provider of highly specialized biostatistical consulting services to pharma and biopharma drug developers. The company’s primary focus is on late-stage clinical trials, where it contributes to trial design, reporting for Data Monitoring Committees, data analysis, and consultation for FDA presentations, it also contributes to epidemiological studies, preclinical studies, and non-clinical research with experience in multiple therapeutic areas.

“WCG seeks to partner with outstanding companies who share our vision for improving the clinical trial process, while maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards. We quickly recognized Statistics Collaborative as a company with a similar work ethic, employee culture, and industry goals. Statistics Collaborative’s exceptional reputation as a leader in biostatistical analysis and consulting for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies made it a treasured partner to welcome into WCG,” said Donald A. Deieso, PhD, executive chairman and chief executive officer of WCG.

“We are delighted to be joining WCG. We were looking for a like-minded partner organization, which could provide the requisite resources and infrastructure that would allow our company to continue to evolve while retaining our position as a premier biostatistics partner to the biopharmaceutical industry. WCG puts the same emphasis on scientific rigor and integrity, and it puts people first – not just patients and clients, but employees, as well. It significantly invests in employee professional development,” said Statistics Collaborative Founder and President Janet Wittes, Ph.D.

The Statistics Collaborative’s staff will join WCG, and its leadership structure will not change. Statistics Collaborative will retain its headquarters in Washington, DC. WCG will provide Statistics Collaborative with access to capital, additional clinical development expertise, and corporate operational support. Tthe company will be known as WCG Statistics Collaborative and will be part of WCG’s Scientific and Regulatory Review Division. Financial details were not disclosed.