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Pharmaceutical Outsourcing covers news of importance to the contract services segment of the pharmaceutical industry. Collected from the most trusted on-line resources, these news stories are chosen and published here based on their relevance to the pharmaceutical industry.

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  • Marken Launches Clinical Home Healthcare Services

    Wednesday, August 21, 2019
    Marken has announced that its nursing services for home-based clinical trials are now operational in most key markets around the world, which can be integrated into its already well-established logistics network. The home healthcare offering extends ... read more
  • Marken Launches 24-Hour Patient Call Center

    Tuesday, April 25, 2017
    Marken has launched a 24 hour, 7 day a week call center for patients enrolled in clinical trials. The call center, known as Marken’s “Patient Interaction Center” (PIC), is based in Philadelphia and is dedicated to the logistics needs of patients who ... read more
  • Marken Hosts Industry Panel Event In Mexico City

    Thursday, March 28, 2013
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marken today announced a life sciences panel event which will take place on April 11th to explore the key issues and challenges the industry faces with biologics and biosimilar trials in ... read more
  • Marken Extends Capabilities with New Pharmaceutical License in Moscow

    Wednesday, August 24, 2016
    Marken has announced that their Moscow depot was granted a new pharmaceutical license from the Russian Federation. read more
  • Marken Expands Regulatory And Technical Excellence In Logistics

    Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    Marken today announced the expansion of its internal regulatory and technical expertise with the promotion of Dan Bell to Vice President. The announcement follows an industry-led panel discussion hosted by Marken in Farmingdale, New York on January ... read more
  • Marken Expands Miami Regional Logistics Center

    Tuesday, August 05, 2014
    Marken announced today the expansion of their Miami facilities to meet the clinical trial logistics growth in Central and Latin America.  The newly expanded facility will continue to serve as a regional center for inbound biological samples, ... read more
  • Marken Expands Kit-Building Operations In Singapore

    Friday, August 09, 2013
    The kit-building unit in Singapore is managed by a dedicated trained staff and is supported by the GMP operators and QA personnel who operate the depot facility. The depot / kit facility is also adjacent to Marken’s Singapore distribution hub, ... read more
  • Marken Expands in India

    Wednesday, December 27, 2017
    Marken announced it will open a new branch in Ahmedabad and expand into larger spaces in Hyderabad and Delhi. read more
  • Marken Establishes Automated Closed Loop Packaging Solution

    Thursday, February 07, 2019
    Marken announced they have developed an automated closed loop packaging solution that allows clinical trial materials to travel at any temperature to any destination with an integrated and automated packaging returns process. read more
  • Marken Completes Moscow Depot

    Tuesday, December 08, 2015
    Marken has announced the completion of their newest fully owned depot in Moscow for both clinical and commercial pharmaceutical drug storage, clinical trial services and distribution. read more
  • Marken Collaborates with Leading eLabeling Organization

    Tuesday, September 27, 2016
    Marken has announced that their worldwide depot network was selected by Faubel & Co. Nachf. GmbH as part of a global initiative to develop and implement the use of 'smart labels' across the clinical trials supply chain. read more
  • Marken Appoints Paul J. Rice To Head EMEA Region

    Friday, July 11, 2014
    Marken announced today the appointment of Paul J. Rice as Vice President, Logistics, EMEA Region.  Mr. Rice will be based in London but will have responsibility for the branches and associated business in Europe and Africa including: Paris, London, ... read more
  • Marken Appoints New Directors To Board

    Tuesday, March 05, 2013
    Marken today announced that it has appointed two independent directors to its Board as a result of Marken's recent restructuring completed on December 21, 2012. The appointment of Timothy C. Tyson and Michael O'Donnell... read more
  • Marken Announces New President

    Friday, December 20, 2019
    Marken has announced Ariette van Strien has been named President. read more
  • Marken Announces New Depot and Operations Center in Argentina

    Wednesday, October 12, 2016
    Marken announced the opening of a new depot and logistics operation in Argentina, which will replace the current location. The new location is larger, more modern and will expand its capabilities in the region. read more