APCR honors PAREXEL COO with Special Recognition Award

PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services organization, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mark A. Goldberg, M.D., was honored by the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR). Dr. Goldberg was recognized for his contributions to the advancement of clinical research during the awards ceremony and reception at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) 2012 Global Conference & Exhibition in Houston, Texas on April 15, 2012.

Dr. Goldberg was honored with this year's APCR Special Recognition Award for his embodiment of APCR's values and for the advancement of clinical research by combining his medical knowledge and development expertise with the application of information technology.  For nearly two decades, he has pursued a vision to help biopharmaceutical companies leverage information technology to improve decision making and bring efficiencies to clinical development.  COO since 2008, Dr. Goldberg has been an asset to PAREXEL's executive management team for 15 years. In 2000, he was involved in establishing Perceptive Informatics, PAREXEL's technology subsidiary and a leading eClinical solutions provider, to deliver advanced technology solutions.  Prior to being appointed COO, Dr. Goldberg led strong performance in Clinical Research Services, PAREXEL's largest business segment, and oversaw the geographic expansion of PAREXEL's services, including the extension of capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

"I am honored by this recognition from the APCR, the leading professional organization dedicated to supporting and addressing the unique issues and challenges of physicians in clinical research," said Dr. Goldberg. "This award is a testament to PAREXEL's longstanding vision of leveraging information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness throughout the clinical development process." 

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