PharmaNet Development Group Announces Flexible Staffing Business

Princeton,NJ - PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. (the "Company") , a leading provider of clinical development services to innovative pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies, is very pleased to announce its new clinical development human resourcing business. PharmaNet Resource Solutions offers extensive industry experience in both clinical operations and contract staffing management. Susan M. Seroskie, R.N., heads the unit as vice president, PharmaNet Resource Solutions.

"We offer a strong management team and experienced clinical research professionals that provide clients practical, customized resource strategies to ensure their requirements are delivered on-time and with the appropriate level of experience," commented Susan Seroskie.

PharmaNet Resource Solutions offers several contract resourcing services including on-demand staffing, strategic alliances, functional service staffing and quality control services. The team is committed to relationship development and service excellence and will serve as a dedicated champion of both its clients and talent.

"We are very pleased to have Susan as part of the PharmaNet team," commented Sean Larkin, senior executive vice president, the Americas. "With proven expertise and experience building global flexible staffing groups and managing clinical development personnel, Susan is the right leader for the new resource solutions business."

"With an enhanced personnel selection process and scaleable approach, we can ensure that talented professionals with the right credentials are available for functional outsourcing business models," added Mr. Larkin.

"Susan brings great energy and know-how to the organization," commented Jeffrey P. McMullen, president and chief executive officer. "Our solutions-based staffing business provides another entry point with large pharmaceutical clients by offering them a new alternative with PharmaNet quality built-in."

Ms. Seroskie has over fourteen years experience in clinical development. Most recently, Ms. Seroskie was senior vice president, Managed Services at The Clinical Resource Network. In this role, Ms. Seroskie provided quality oversight and strategic operational direction for the division. Previously, she worked for Omnicare Clinical Research where she served as vice president, clinical operations, Americas. Throughout her nearly eleven year tenure with Omnicare Clinical Research, Ms. Seroskie held several clinical development positions of increasing responsibility. Ms. Seroskie also worked for seven years as a registered nurse in a critical care setting.

SOURCE: PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.