Comprehensive Clinical Development Finalizes Acquisition


Comprehensive Clinical Development, formerly operating as Comprehensive NeuroScience, Inc., a strategic clinical research organization delivering high-quality clinical development services from early proof-of-concept through commercialization, recently announced the acquisition of Charles River Clinical Services Northwest, Inc., including its 250-bed, 77,000-sq-ft, Phase I-IIa facility located in Tacoma, Washington.

The newly combined companies offer over 160 years of collective industry experience and provide an end-to-end turn-key clinical development solution, from inception of clinical testing through proof-of-concept trials. The increased capacity and capabilities deliver numerous benefits to support clients’ complete drug development programs, including geographic diversification allowing clients a more proximal location to conduct studies and increase service offerings from coast to coast, established experience in conducting radiolabeled studies; streamlined optimization and extensive expertise in biologics studies; access to leading physicians in numerous specialties including oncology, expansive patient populations, and unique nuclear pharmacy capabilities, allowing for highly differentiated studies;s pecialized pharmacy services optimized for compounding, including radiolabeled compounds; and extensive access to populations for targeting treatments for patients with hepatitis C.

“We are thrilled to have the team from Charles River Clinical Services joining the Comprehensive network,” said Comprehensive Clinical Development CEO Jack McGovern. “We are uniquely aligned with similar cultures, industry experience, and business philosophies. What is just as exciting is how complementary the businesses are in terms of customer mix, service offerings, geographic location, and subject populations.”

“Joining Comprehensive Clinical Development is a very positive development for our future in the clinical trials industry,” added Charles River Clinical Services General Manager Colleen Hoke. “Leveraging best practices and the expertise of each firm will provide clear benefits to our clients. The similar cultures and aligned goals of the organizations will facilitate a smooth integration of operations.”