Chiltern expands footprint in Bangalore, India, to meet global data demand

Published: 1-Feb-2017

Contract research organisation Chiltern has announced the opening of its new process and technology centre in Bangalore, India


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 first Chiltern office in India opened more than a decade ago with five programmers.

Mark Penniston is Executive Vice President, clinical analytics and general manager at Chiltern. “We need this facility to maintain pace with our continued growth,” he said. “Having an office in the heart of the city provides shorter commutes and a better quality of life for our employees.”

The process and technology centre in India positions data teams in time zones around the world, increasing Chiltern’s 24-hour global presence.

Chiltern’s process and technology teams around are based in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia, with more than 1,600 data professionals supporting analytics, risk-based optimisation, biometrics and pharmacovigilance.

The company provides clinical services and solutions in a variety of therapeutic areas with engagement models for biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.

The team of more than 4,300 employees are located across 47 countries, offering Clinical Development, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Data and Analysis, Pharmacovigilance and Strategic Regulatory services. It uses a collaborative approach for more efficient clinical trials.

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