Our Businesses – MDS Pharma Services

Overview
A global leader in the delivery of high-quality, on-time contract research services throughout the drug-discovery and development process. Customers count on MDS Pharma Services to provide value-added services that increase the speed, precision and productivity of their efforts to bring much-needed drugs to market safely and efficiently.

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Key 2008 Achievements and Improvements

• Repositioned MDS Pharma Services with the successful launch of the Quality On Time™ brand campaign.
• Rebuilt the business-development function and increased new business wins by 25% year over year.
• Expanded market presence in South America and Asia.
• Launched the Apollo sample-management system and upgraded the ClinQuick^® study-management system.
• Won two 2008 Good Clinical Practice Journal awards for excellence in clinical research.
• Initiated restructuring actions to improve profitability.

			Key 2009 Priorities Drive and measure continuous process improvements to further strengthen the Quality On Time™ brand promise. Increase number of strategic relationships with key clients to capture a larger share of their outsourcing spend. Expand footprint in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia to better serve clients in emerging markets. Increase data transparency for clients through innovative Web portals.