Premier Research Names Bernard Sweeney as Executive Director, Medical Devices

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Research Group Limited, the
international pharmaceutical and medical device services company, announces
the appointment of Bernard Sweeney as Executive Director, Medical Devices. In
this position, Mr. Sweeney will play a leading role in the operations,
strategic planning, and corporate development of Premier Research's growing
portfolio of medical device business. He will be based in Premier Research's
Swiss office.

Mr. Sweeney has more than 20 years experience in medical device research and
development, during which time he has supervised clinical trials leading to
the market approval of more than 20 new products. He joins us from the British
Standards Institute (BSi) where he had been the Director of Healthcare
responsible for providing global regulatory approvals leading to market access
for medical device companies across the world. Prior to his time at BSi, Mr.
Sweeney held positions at both government agencies and medical devices
manufacturers including Medilink East Midlands and Femcare Nikomed Group.

"Mr. Sweeney is an exceptional addition to our team," said Chris Nowell, Vice
President, International Clinical Trial Management. "As we continue to expand
our presence within the medical device market, Mr. Sweeney's substantial
clinical and management expertise will be beneficial in continuing to
establish Premier Research as the industry leader."

About Premier Research
Premier Research is a leading global solutions-driven CRO committed to
therapeutic focus and operational expertise to deliver clinical trial services
of the highest quality for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
They are leaders in clinical research for analgesia, neuroscience, oncology,
and infectious disease and have a wealth of experience in medical device and
pediatric research.

Premier Research has 30 offices and operates in more than 30 countries across
North America and Europe employing more 1,200 clinical professionals dedicated
first and foremost to fulfilling each client's requirements in a timely,
accurate, and cost-effective manner. This includes a strong international
network of monitors and project management professionals combined with
regulatory, data management, statistical, scientific and medical experts, and
staff at our well-established network of dedicated clinical sites.

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SOURCE Premier Research Group Limited

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