MONTREAL, Oct. 31, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - JSS Medical Research Inc. is pleased to announce that founder and CEO Dr. John S. Sampalis, received the 2014 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Quebec Health Sciences Award at the regional awards gala in Montreal.
"We are proud that John has been honoured for his leadership and innovation through this award," says Dr. Michel Cimon, Member of the Board. "His company's level of dedication to providing quality clinical research services to healthcare stakeholders is what makes them a true industry leader."
Dr. Sampalis is an entrepreneur who is recognized as one of Canada's leading epidemiologists and the top trauma researcher in Canada. Founded in 1985, JSS Medical Research Inc. has over 25 years of experience in clinical research. With over 120 projects in 15 different therapeutic areas, their clinical operations teams handle high volumes of recruitment with over 400,000 patients processed at more than 8,000 sites in the last five years.
Now in their 21st year, the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs across Canada. Award winners are chosen based on their vision, leadership, financial success and social responsibility.
About JSS Medical Research
JSS Medical Research is a full-service Contract Research Organization with its corporate office in Montreal, Canada and a regional office in Bogota, Colombia. The company offers comprehensive clinical trial management services, from study design to publication of results, in Phase I-IV trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas. Biotechnology companies rely on the company's knowledgeable project teams, and its customer-centric and flexible approach to successfully conduct their critical early phase trials, while pharmaceutical companies can leverage its niche post-marketing service offerings. With science and clinical epidemiological expertise at its core, JSS Medical Research is a leader in Post-Approval Clinical Epidemiology Studies (PACES) including Post-Marketing Observational Studies, Health Outcomes Research and Health Economics. Currently JSS Medical Research is conducting research studies in over 20 countries around the world for its clients which include the top 25 international Pharmaceutical companies and Biotechnology/Device companies, worldwide, please visit www.jssresearch.com.
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.
For more information on the program, FAQs and key dates, please visit ey.com/ca/EOY.
Image with caption: "Dr. John S. Sampalis. (CNW Group/JSS Medical Research Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141031_C6206_PHOTO_EN_7394.jpg
SOURCE: JSS Medical Research Inc.
Toni Rinow PhD, MBA, CFO, JSS Medical Research Inc., +1 514 934 6116 ext. 401, [email protected]; John S. Sampalis B.Sc., B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., F.A.C.E, CEO & CSO, JSS Medical Research Inc., +1 514 934 6116 ext. 232, [email protected]
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