the world’s largest RCO

We revolutionized the traditional model, creating an entirely new system that redefines what’s possible for you and your organization, Meet the Research Consulting Organization (RCO).

RCO Vs CRO: Drug and Device Development Outsourcing 2.0

Traditional CRO push a full-service, "cookie-cutter" agenda, offering little compromise for the small Sponsor; ProPharma’s Research Consulting Organization RCO model leads with strategy to help de-risk programs and create tailored solutions to maximize probability of success.

ProPharma has transformed its organizational structure and solutions to put its clients at the very center. We offer a suite of bespoke consulting solutions across service lines and functional areas of expertise to span the full product life cycle. ProPharma embraces partnerships to reduce delays and drive consistency with dedicated and experienced strategists and program managers for end-to-end oversight.

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Our Approach

As the industry pioneer, ProPharma partners with its clients by providing targeted subject matter experts, world-class strategists, and dedicated program managers to co-create optimal solutions. Fueled by deep domain expertise, we provide end-to-end support across the full product lifecycle. 

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Better Solutions.
Innovative Partners.

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Custom Solutions for
Complex Needs.

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Innovation is 
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Bespoke Strategy.
Exceptional Service.

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About Us

As the world’s largest RCO, ProPharma helps companies excel at every stage of the pharmaceutical lifecycle. We collaborate with clients to co-create optimal solutions, build sustainable and scalable operating models, develop auxiliary capabilities, and position our clients for development and growth...and we do it with speed & consistency, at scale. A true partner from start to finish, we help clients solve complex challenges in a dynamic environment

Leading Transformation Since 2001

ProPharma has been growing companies since 2001 through partnership, leveraging new acquisitions, and building creative solutions at the intersection of talent and capabilities.

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2019

2021

2022

2023

Founded

ProPharma Group

Established as a leading provider of validation and other related life science consulting services in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

Merged

Computer Compliance

Joined forces with Computer Compliance to deliver an enhanced experience in validation of automated systems, computers, and IT services.

Acquired

Advanced Response Management (ARM)

Expanded our suite of services to include medical information with the acquisition of Advanced Response Management (ARM), based in the United States.

Acquired

Professional Information Ltd

Further expanded our medical information capabilities with the acquisition of Professional Information Ltd (PI) operating in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Acquired

PROSAR

Acquired the leading provider of pharmacovigilance services, PROSAR, based in the United States, to complement our suite of MI services.

Acquired

Drug Safety Solutions

Further expanded our pharmacovigilance services with the acquisition of Drug Safety Solutions, a clinical safety company, based in the United States.

Expanded

Global Support

Expanded global support with new contact center in Tokyo, Japan.

Acquired

SOLUTIONS in Health

Acquired SOLUTIONS in Health, a Canada-based provider of medical information services.

Acquired

European-Based Xendo Life Sciences

Expanded our global reach and service offerings for compliance consulting, regulatory sciences, and pharmacovigilance with the acquisition of European-Based Xendo, which included Sofus Regulatory Affairs.

Acquired

The Weinberg Group and Southwood Research

Expanded our support for clients throughout all phases of the product lifecycle with the acquisitions of The Weinberg Group, a leading provider of regulatory sciences services based in the United States and Southwood Research, a pre-approval regulatory science services provider based in the United Kingdom.

Expanded

Global ProPharma Brand

United Xendo, Sofus Regulatory Affairs, and SOLUTIONS in Health under the global ProPharma brand.

Acquired

Pharmica Consulting and Intrinsic Clinical Systems

Acquired Pharmica Consulting, a life science consulting company that provides Project Management (PM) consulting solutions and proprietary operations software to pharmaceutical and biotech companies for the execution of clinical trials.

Acquired

iSafety Systems

Acquired iSafety Systems, a leading pharmacovigilance provider headquartered in India’s leading biotech hub, Hyderabad.

Merger

The Planet Group

ProPharma and The Planet Group, a leading provider of specialized consulting services and outsourced human capital solutions to the Life Sciences, Energy/Engineering, and Technology sectors, announced an agreement to merge the two companies.

Acquired

Diamond Pharma Services

Acquired Diamond Pharma Services, a leading regulatory sciences, pharmacovigilance, and compliance and quality consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in Europe.

Acquired

M Squared Associates (M2)

M Squared Associates (M2), an industry leading clinical, regulatory, and quality consulting firm serving the medical device and diagnostic industry.

Acquired

OneSource Regulatory (OSR) and OneSource Regulatory Technology (OSR-T)

OSR is an industry leading source for regulatory, medical, marketing operations, and compliance consulting services, including promotional and labeling review, and technology solutions.

Acquired

Kateric

Since 2004, Kateric has established a reputation as a strategic partner throughout the life sciences industry providing worldwide access to regulatory documentation services and capabilities over a range of product lifecycle needs

Acquired

Digital Lab Consulting

Since 2018, Digital Lab Consulting (DLC) has been a strategic partner, providing deep industry and digital transformation expertise to enable organizations to transform their business through better use of data and technology. DLC’s expertise covers a wide range of skill sets and capabilities across the pharma value chain.

Acquired

Clinres Farmacija

Clinres Farmacija is a leading Contract Research Organization based in Croatia. This move reinforces ProPharma's commitment to expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, providing comprehensive clinical services.

2001

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Founded

ProPharma Group

Established as a leading provider of validation and other related life science consulting services in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

2007

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Merged

Computer Compliance

Joined forces with Computer Compliance to deliver an enhanced experience in validation of automated systems, computers, and IT services.

2011

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Acquired

Advanced Response Management (ARM)

Expanded our suite of services to include medical information with the acquisition of Advanced Response Management (ARM), based in the United States.

2014

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Acquired

Professional Information Ltd

Further expanded our medical information capabilities with the acquisition of Professional Information Ltd (PI) operating in the United Kingdom and Australia.

2015

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Acquired

PROSAR

Acquired the leading provider of pharmacovigilance services, PROSAR, based in the United States, to complement our suite of MI services.

2017

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Acquired

Drug Safety Solutions

Further expanded our pharmacovigilance services with the acquisition of Drug Safety Solutions, a clinical safety company, based in the United States.

Expanded

Global Support

Expanded global support with new contact center in Tokyo, Japan.

2018

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Acquired

SOLUTIONS in Health

Acquired SOLUTIONS in Health, a Canada-based provider of medical information services.

Acquired

European-Based Xendo Life Sciences

Expanded our global reach and service offerings for compliance consulting, regulatory sciences, and pharmacovigilance with the acquisition of European-Based Xendo, which included Sofus Regulatory Affairs.

2019

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Acquired

The Weinberg Group and Southwood Research

Expanded our support for clients throughout all phases of the product lifecycle with the acquisitions of The Weinberg Group, a leading provider of regulatory sciences services based in the United States and Southwood Research, a pre-approval regulatory science services provider based in the United Kingdom.

Expanded

Global ProPharma Brand

United Xendo, Sofus Regulatory Affairs, and SOLUTIONS in Health under the global ProPharma brand.

2021

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Acquired

Pharmica Consulting and Intrinsic Clinical Systems

Acquired Pharmica Consulting, a life science consulting company that provides Project Management (PM) consulting solutions and proprietary operations software to pharmaceutical and biotech companies for the execution of clinical trials.

Acquired

iSafety Systems

Acquired iSafety Systems, a leading pharmacovigilance provider headquartered in India’s leading biotech hub, Hyderabad.

Merger

The Planet Group

ProPharma and The Planet Group, a leading provider of specialized consulting services and outsourced human capital solutions to the Life Sciences, Energy/Engineering, and Technology sectors, announced an agreement to merge the two companies.

Acquired

Diamond Pharma Services

Acquired Diamond Pharma Services, a leading regulatory sciences, pharmacovigilance, and compliance and quality consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in Europe.

2022

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Acquired

M Squared Associates (M2)

M Squared Associates (M2), an industry leading clinical, regulatory, and quality consulting firm serving the medical device and diagnostic industry.

Acquired

OneSource Regulatory (OSR) and OneSource Regulatory Technology (OSR-T)

OSR is an industry leading source for regulatory, medical, marketing operations, and compliance consulting services, including promotional and labeling review, and technology solutions.

Acquired

Kateric

Since 2004, Kateric has established a reputation as a strategic partner throughout the life sciences industry providing worldwide access to regulatory documentation services and capabilities over a range of product lifecycle needs

2023

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Acquired

Digital Lab Consulting

Since 2018, Digital Lab Consulting (DLC) has been a strategic partner, providing deep industry and digital transformation expertise to enable organizations to transform their business through better use of data and technology. DLC’s expertise covers a wide range of skill sets and capabilities across the pharma value chain.

Acquired

Clinres Farmacija

Clinres Farmacija is a leading Contract Research Organization based in Croatia. This move reinforces ProPharma's commitment to expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, providing comprehensive clinical services.

Our leaders forge new industry paths
with expertise and dedication

ProPharma is fortunate to have an exceptional leadership team with deep industry experience as well as passion
and drive around our higher purpose of improving patient health and safety.

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Discover a driven and collaborative culture

We are a group of innovators, thought leaders, and curious minds from diverse backgrounds across the globe. Our success is measured how we serve our customers, support our communities, and drive quality outcomes for our clients and sponsors.

As the world’s largest RCO, we revolutionized the traditional model, creating an entirely new system that redefines what’s possible for you and your career.

Awards

Learn more about our accomplishments as industry leaders in innovation, strategic excellence, corporate stewardship, and intelligent work as recognized by organizations around the world.

featured-awards

ProPharma Names Dawn Sherman Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Industry Executive Previously Served as ProPharma CEO Raleigh, NC, September 26, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and...

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ProPharma Honored in the 2024 Clinical Trials Excellence Awards

ProPharma has been recognized as a dual-category winner in the Clinical Trial Arena Excellence Awards, receiving accolades in both Business Expansion and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). These awards...

featured-awards

ProPharma Receives 2024 CRO Leadership Award

Global research consulting organization recognized as a top outsourcing partner. RALEIGH, NC, June 13, 2024: ProPharma, the world’s largest research consulting organization (RCO), a leading global...

featured-awards

Revolutionizing Patient Care: ProPharma and PBL Launch Innovative Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Device

First-of-its-kind Cell Factory Box streamlines production, making advanced treatments accessible and affordable RALEIGH, May 2, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical,...

featured-awards

ProPharma Now Certified as Medidata Rave EDC Accredited Partner

Leading Research Consulting Organization (RCO) Receives Medidata Accreditation for the RAVE EDC Module, Enhancing Clinical Trial Efficiency and Data Integrity for sponsors. RALEIGH, April 18, 2024 –...

featured-awards

ProPharma Announces Changes to Its Executive Leadership Team

Strategic Leadership Appointments to Propel Global Growth RALEIGH, April 10, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences...

Awards

Learn more about our accomplishments as industry leaders in innovation, strategic excellence, corporate stewardship, and intelligent work as recognized by organizations around the world.

featured-awards

ProPharma Names Dawn Sherman Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutical Industry Executive Previously Served as ProPharma CEO Raleigh, NC, September 26, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and...

featured-awards

ProPharma Honored in the 2024 Clinical Trials Excellence Awards

ProPharma has been recognized as a dual-category winner in the Clinical Trial Arena Excellence Awards, receiving accolades in both Business Expansion and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). These awards...

featured-awards

ProPharma Receives 2024 CRO Leadership Award

Global research consulting organization recognized as a top outsourcing partner. RALEIGH, NC, June 13, 2024: ProPharma, the world’s largest research consulting organization (RCO), a leading global...

featured-awards

Revolutionizing Patient Care: ProPharma and PBL Launch Innovative Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Device

First-of-its-kind Cell Factory Box streamlines production, making advanced treatments accessible and affordable RALEIGH, May 2, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical,...

featured-awards

ProPharma Now Certified as Medidata Rave EDC Accredited Partner

Leading Research Consulting Organization (RCO) Receives Medidata Accreditation for the RAVE EDC Module, Enhancing Clinical Trial Efficiency and Data Integrity for sponsors. RALEIGH, April 18, 2024 –...

featured-awards

ProPharma Announces Changes to Its Executive Leadership Team

Strategic Leadership Appointments to Propel Global Growth RALEIGH, April 10, 2024 – ProPharma, the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical, and compliance services for the life sciences...

Bespoke Strategy. Global Scale.

Strategically positioned in hubs across 5 continents, we’re changing up the standard approach to lifecycle development. Our global reach powers the insights that are key to your success.