Eliassen Group Joins Medidata Solutions’ ASPire to Win Program as First Specialized Clinical Data Management Partner

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Eliassen Group Joins Medidata Solutions’ ASPire to Win Program as
First Specialized Clinical Data Management Partner
Former Medidata VP to Spearhead EDC Implementation Services at Eliassen

WAKEFIELD, MA – January 29, 2008 – Eliassen Group’s eClinical Solutions Division has signed a partnership agreement with Medidata Solutions, a global leader in electronic clinical data capture (EDC), management and reporting solutions.

As a member of Medidata’s ASPire to Win® program, Eliassen’s eClinical Solutions Division will leverage its specialized clinical data management expertise to provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with the ability to help maximize the benefits of Medidata’s best-in-class EDC solution, Rave.

“Eliassen eClinical Solutions will be a valuable consulting service resource to Medidata customers who want to optimize Rave in their study environments and maximize their technology investment. Our team’s significant hands-on experience in the set-up, deployment and execution of EDC for clinical trials enables us to support client requirements and deliver a robust clinical trial development process,” said Susan Bornstein, EVP Eliassen Group eClinical Solutions.

Expanding the expertise of Eliassen’s recently-announced eClinical Solutions Division, the company has appointed DeWayne Cusick to the newly-created position of vice president of EDC solutions implementation. An authority on Medidata Rave, Cusick was previously vice president of implementation strategy and management at Medidata Solutions. In his new role, he will be responsible for EDC implementation services and will serve as the primary contact for the Medidata partnership.

“Eliassen’s eClinical Solutions Division offers unique clinical data management expertise, selecting only the most modern, robust and user-friendly technologies that will enable customers to accomplish their clinical goals while protecting their clinical research investments,” said Tarek Sherif, CEO of Medidata Solutions. “This partnership allows us to further expand the base of skilled professionals creating and managing studies in Medidata Rave. We are proud to announce Eliassen as the 10th partner—and the first specialized clinical data management company—to join Medidata’s ASPire to Win program.”

About Eliassen Group eClinical Solutions Division
The eClinical Solutions Division of Eliassen Group, located in Mansfield, MA and New London, CT, is a provider of electronic data management solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The Division offers deep clinical-data expertise to its clients through strategic consulting services, training, documentation and implementation of clinical software systems.

Eliassen Group provides staffing and consulting services to clients nationwide. Its two divisions focus on technology staffing for clients in industries including financial services, manufacturing, government, software, and life sciences. For more information, visit www.eliassen.com or call 800-428-9073.

About Medidata Solutions Worldwide
Medidata Solutions (www.mdsol.com) is a leading provider of clinical trial solutions that enable the world’s most advanced life science organizations to maximize the value of their clinical research investments by putting powerful tools into researchers’ hands. A pioneer since 1999 in innovative technologies for planning and managing clinical studies—including protocol design; clinical data capture, management and reporting; and trial contracting and negotiation—Medidata Solutions and its global network of business partners address the unique needs of sponsors and sites of all sizes. With deep expertise in conducting studies across all phases and therapeutic areas, on six continents and in more than 80 countries, Medidata Solutions helps clinical researchers reduce trial cycle times, achieve early visibility to reliable clinical data, and maintain strict fiscal responsibility, while safely accelerating the process of bringing life-enhancing treatments to market.

Medidata Solutions Contact:
Susan Lombardo
Lois Paul & Partners
781.782.5767
Susan_Lombardo@lpp.com

Eliassen Group Contact:
Trish Gillis
Director of Marketing & Communications
781.246.1600
tgillis@eliassen.com