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LabConnect Hires Barry Simms as Senior Vice President of Operations
LabConnect, LLC, a leading provider of highly customized global central laboratory and support services to biopharmaceutical, medical device and contract research organizations (CROs), has hired Barry Simms, MBA, as senior vice president of operations. Simms will focus on LabConnect’s operations and growth leveraging his deep knowledge of clinical research, site operations and the needs of LabConnect’s biopharmaceutical and CRO clients to deliver efficient services and ensure consistent sample and data quality for clients in all phases of their clinical trials.
Simms’ experience ranges from a small 100-person CRO through a 4,300 person CRO with a global reach in 46 countries. He began his career as a clinical research associate and has held positions of increasing responsibility including line management oversight for Chiltern’s North American Clinical Operations Department including US CMO Line Managers, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Team Leads and Clinical Trial Administrators.
“We’re honored to have Barry join the team. He’s a proven team builder and his 16-year tenure at his previous organization speaks to his ability to forge collaborative, lasting relationships,” said Eric Hayashi, president and CEO of LabConnect. “In doing so, he creates long-term value for clients.”
To learn more about LabConnect and its services, visit labconnectllc.com.
About LabConnect, LLC
Founded in 2002, LabConnect provides global central laboratory services including routine and specialized laboratory testing, kit building, sample management, data management, biorepository and scientific support services for biopharmaceutical, medical device and CRO clients. LabConnect’s unique combination of state-of-the-art technology, world-class laboratories, easy access to major and emerging markets and extensive specialized testing expertise means that drug development companies can rely on one provider for all their central laboratory service needs. Learn more at www.labconnectllc.com or connect with LabConnect on LinkedIn.