Premier Research Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1989

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 2,753

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt - Acquisition

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 11

Premier Research General Information

Description

Operator of a contract research organization (CRO) intended for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device markets. The company offers product development, regulatory consulting, clinical research development and medical device development support in various fields such as rare diseases, cell therapy, oncology, dermatology and neuroscience, thereby enabling clients with a strategic combination of industry insight, global compliance and therapeutic expertise.

Contact Information

Website
www.premier-research.com
Formerly Known As
Advanced Clinical Sciences
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3800 Paramount Parkway
  • Suite 400
  • Morrisville, NC 27560
  • United States
+1 (919)
Primary Industry
BPO/Outsource Services
Other Industries
Other Healthcare Services
Vertical(s)
Life Sciences, Oncology
Corporate Office
  • 3800 Paramount Parkway
  • Suite 400
  • Morrisville, NC 27560
  • United States
+1 (919)

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Premier Research Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Premier Research Comparisons

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Operator of a contract research organization (CRO) intended for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device markets. The
BPO/Outsource Services
Morrisville, NC
2,753 As of 2025

Dublin, Ireland
 

Southborough, MA
 
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Premier Research Competitors (36)

One of Premier Research’s 36 competitors is Icon (Dublin), a Corporation company based in Dublin, Ireland.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Icon (Dublin) Corporation Dublin, Ireland
Veristat Private Equity-Backed Southborough, MA
Curia Private Equity-Backed Albany, NY
Research Dynamics Corporation Pittsford, NY
Theorem Clinical Research Formerly PE-Backed King of Prussia, PA
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Premier Research Signals

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Premier Research Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Premier Research Investments & Acquisitions (11)

Premier Research’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Health Decisions. The deal was made on 20-Jul-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Health Decisions 20-Jul-2021 Buyout/LBO Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Camargo Pharmaceutical Services 17-May-2021 Buyout/LBO Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Regulatory Professionals 30-Jul-2018 Buyout/LBO Managed Care
Pivotal Research Centers 13-Mar-2009 Buyout/LBO Managed Care
ARS Clinical 13-Jul-2007 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
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Premier Research Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Research Facility Solutions Gainesville, FL 1995

Premier Research FAQs

  • When was Premier Research founded?

    Premier Research was founded in 1989.

  • Where is Premier Research headquartered?

    Premier Research is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

  • What is the size of Premier Research?

    Premier Research has 2,753 total employees.

  • What industry is Premier Research in?

    Premier Research’s primary industry is BPO/Outsource Services.

  • Is Premier Research a private or public company?

    Premier Research is a Private company.

  • What is Premier Research’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Premier Research is .

  • How much funding has Premier Research raised over time?

    Premier Research has raised $115M.

  • Who are Premier Research’s investors?

    Metalmark Capital has invested in Premier Research.

  • Who are Premier Research’s competitors?

    Icon (Dublin), Veristat, Curia, Research Dynamics, and Theorem Clinical Research are some of the 36 competitors of Premier Research.

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