Novotech Partners with Wonju Severance Christian Hospital to Drive Clinical Research Excellence in Korea
18.2.2025 14:05:00 CET | Business Wire | Press release
Novotech, a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotech and small to mid-size pharma companies to accelerate the development of advanced and novel therapeutics at every phase, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. The partnership between Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, located in Gangwon province of South Korea and Novotech marks the beginning of a new strategic collaboration focused on enhancing clinical research and medical innovation.
The partnership brings together Novotech’s global expertise in clinical trial management and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital’s outstanding research capabilities. The two organizations aim to enhance the quality of clinical trials and contributing to the development of cutting-edge therapeutics and improving patient care in the region.
At the signing ceremony, Prof. Young Uh, President of Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “I am pleased to establish our first official partnership agreement with a globally reputable CRO like Novotech. Our hospital, the largest hospital-beds in the Gangwon region of South Korea provides great infrastructure of medical care, attracting patients from across the region. We are excited to work together with Novotech to further elevate our research and clinical services.” said Prof. Uh.
Dr. Yooni Kim, Managing Director Asia-Pacific at Novotech, highlighted the importance of strong collaboration in clinical research. “Collaboration with outstanding investigators is vital to the success of clinical trials. We look forward to working with the talented research team at Wonju Severance Christian Hospital to drive global clinical trials. We also hope this partnership will help extend clinical trial opportunities to a good-quality hospital beyond Seoul to other regions, contributing positively to local communities for patients.”
Through the strategic alliance, Novotech and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital aim to set new leverage their combined expertise to set new standards in clinical trials and medical services. The partnership will foster innovation and support Korea’s aspiration to lead the globalization of its medical industry.
About NovotechNovotech-CRO.com
Founded in 1997, Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on partnering with biotech companies to accelerate the development of advanced and novel therapeutics at every phase.
Recognized for its industry-leading contributions, Novotech has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Fierce CRO 2024 Excellence Award in Clinical Trial Management and Global Operations, Frost & Sullivan 2024 Global Biotech CRO of the year award, Clinical Trials Arena 2024 Excellence Awards in Business Expansion, Innovation and Marketing, 2024 Employer of Choice, 2024 Great Place to Work in the US, 2024 Brandon Hall Gold Award, CRO Leadership Award 2023, the Asia Pacific Cell & Gene Therapy Clinical Trials Excellence 2023, the Asia-Pacific Contract Research Organization Company of the Year Award since 2006.
The Company offers a comprehensive suite of services including laboratories, Phase I facilities, drug development consulting, regulatory expertise, and has experience with over 5,000 clinical projects, including Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials and bioequivalence studies. With a presence in 34 office locations and a dedicated team of 3,000+ professionals worldwide, Novotech is a trusted end-to-end strategic partner of choice.
For more information or to speak to an expert team member visit www.Novotech-CRO.com
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