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Velocity Clinical Research Appoints Mike Zaranek As Chief Financial Officer

PRIVATEJul 17, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Velocity Clinical Research

Mike Zaranek
DurhamBiotechnologyHealth Care

Description

Mike Zaranek has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Velocity Clinical Research. Reporting to Velocity President and CEO Paul Evans with immediate effect, Zaranek will direct the company’s financial goals and accounting, and advise on the Company’s strategic direction.

Company Information

Company

Velocity Clinical Research

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States

About

Velocity is the world’s leading organization of fully integrated clinical research sites. With 90 sites and more than 220 investigators, Velocity partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to research new drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and combination products that could improve human health and wellbeing. Velocity offers unified research site solutions to efficiently provide the right patients, investigators, and research staff for clinical trials across the U.S. and Europe. The company also operates a technology hub in India, where it is unlocking a new era in clinical research by developing innovative systems to leverage expansive site, patient, and historical performance data.

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