Chiltern International, a global contract CRO, has promoted Stuart McGuire to the position of vice president of global business development, and Jim Szymeczek to the position of vice president of global information technology and systems.

McGuire has been with Chiltern for more than 12 years and has led the global business development team since 2009. Stuart will also join Chiltern’s group executive board and is based in Slough, U.K.

Szymeczek has more than 22 years of data and analytical science experience and joined Chiltern in 2006. In his new role, he will oversee and provide strategy for the global IT team in its three structural areas: IT operations, clinical systems and commercial systems. Additionally, Szymeczek will be involved with technology related partnerships and sponsor activities. He is based in Wilmington, N.C.