Chiltern, a leading global contract research organization, has announced the opening of its new process and technology center in Bengaluru. The new office is a direct result of the company’s continued success and fulfills a need to further enhance its global data capabilities.

“We believe we have compiled one of the best teams in the industry,” said Mark Penniston, executive vice president, clinical analytics, and general manager at Chiltern.

“We need this facility to maintain pace with our continued growth, and having an office in the heart of the city provides shorter commutes and a better quality of life for our industry-leading employees,” he added. The first Chiltern office in India opened more than a decade ago with five programmers. In total, the company’s offices in India will be able to support more than 600 employees and give Chiltern substantial capacity to advance operations as needed.

The process and technology center in India also increases Chiltern’s existing 24-hour global presence, positioning data teams in time zones around the world. Chiltern’s process and technology teams around the globe, including Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia which accounts for over 1,600 data professionals supporting analytics, risk-based optimization, biometrics and pharmacovigilance to continually improve data quality and speed and reduce costs for clients everywhere.

Globally the company provides clinical services and solutions in a variety of therapeutic areas with engagement models for biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. Its team of over 4,300, located across 47 countries, provides comprehensive clinical development, medical & scientific affairs, data & analysis, pharmacovigilance and strategic regulatory services using a collaborative approach for more efficient clinical trials.