RESTON, Va., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRA International , a leading global clinical research organization, today announced the opening of its new facility in Lenexa, Kansas. The 106,000 square-foot facility will house close to 400 PRA employees initially, while a 42,000 square-foot addition scheduled to open in November of this year will accommodate further expansion.
A grand opening celebration scheduled for July 28 will celebrate the new facility, which will consolidate employees who were working at five different locations in the Kansas City area.
"This facility is a tangible representation of PRA's goal to streamline all aspects of our business," said Pat Donnelly, PRA President and CEO of PRA International. "We expect to reap significant operational efficiencies from this move, consistent with our ISO 9001:2000 registration and the mission of Project Assurance."
PRA International
PRA International is one of the world's leading clinical development organizations, with over 2,500 employees working from offices in North America, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. PRA, an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, delivers services to its clients through a unique approach called Project Assurance(SM), which represents the Company's commitment to reliable service delivery, program-level therapeutic expertise, easy, global access to knowledge, and involved senior management. To learn more about PRA International, please visit http://www.prainternational.com/ or call our World Headquarters at +1-703-464-6300.
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