Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been named a leader in Everest Group’s recent report: Life Sciences Clinical and R&D IT Services – Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2015. The report assessed 16 life sciences service providers’ clinical and R&D operations on two key dimensions: market success (revenue/annual contract value) and delivery capability (operations, scope, domain investments, delivery footprint, innovation, and buyer satisfaction).

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“Clinical and pre-clinical elements are becoming a hot-bed of technology enablement, with a strong focus on data-driven solutions,” said Abhishek Singh, practice director, Everest Group. “Combined with robust technology offering and a balanced suite of services, Accenture is well-positioned to continue to serve the continuously evolving global life sciences market demands.”

“Our ability to collaborate with our clients to deliver innovative technology solutions at scale is at the core of our business,” said Kevin Julian, managing director, Accenture Accelerated R&D Services. “Enabling our clients’ scientific innovation motivates thousands of our R&D professionals around the world every day. We are proud to see our success in serving our clients recognized with a leadership position in Everest Group’s assessment of clinical and R&D IT services.”

Read more about the Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix for Life Sciences Clinical and R&D IT Services.

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