FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Essential Appoints Vice President of Business Development

Gurnee, IL, December 17, 2007 - Essential Group, Inc. today announced the promotion of Caroline Redeker to Vice President of Business Development, where she will be responsible for leading a business development team in the sales and marketing of the company’s CRO and patient recruitment services as well as having primary responsibility for customer relationships.

 

“We are excited to have Caroline lead our corporate business development at Essential.  She is well-versed in the industry and has one of the most extensive networks of relationships I have ever seen.  Her widespread knowledge of customer needs combined with her natural talent and leadership make her an expert at relationship management. Caroline’s skill and experience are ideal in guiding Essential as we help clients manage through the significant changes underway across the industry,” stated Lee Jones, CEO of Essential Group, Inc. 

 

Ms. Redeker holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University and has been in a business development role at Essential for more than 10 years. Prior to Essential, Caroline worked for the Chicago Center for Clinical Research leading the patient recruitment and business development teams and serving as a Corporate Officer.

 

About Essential Group, Inc.

Essential provides experience-driven patient recruitment and contract research organization (CRO) services that help pharmaceutical and biotech companies achieve quality clinical trial outcomes with greater control over a timeline and budget. The organization’s two service offerings—patient recruitment and CRO—offer independent and integrated services with a demonstrated commitment to personalized service and unparalleled professional qualifications.

Essential’s full-service contract research capabilities draw from over 14 years of deep therapeutic expertise to deliver on-time, on-budget trials through comprehensive feasibility, unmatched site management experience, patient recruitment programs and a unique approach to study execution.

 

Essential’s patient recruitment services provide customized campaign development, outreach and oversight to deliver proven on-time enrollment of randomized patients. Drawing on a rich history of site and clinical trial experience, Essential offers patient recruitment services in all therapeutic areas and geographic boundaries.

 

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For more information, contact:

Kristin Kelley

kkelley@essentialgroupinc.com

847-855-7558

 

1325 Tri-State Parkway | Suite 300 | Gurnee, IL | 60031

www.EssentialGroupInc.com