SIRO ClinPharm opened its first office in the Czech Republic to further strengthen the company’s European operations.

The new Prague office, which will initially offer clinical monitoring, biostatistics and statistical programming services, will be led by country manager Ladislav Pecen.

"We established our presence in Europe with the acquisition of Omega Mediation, a Germany-based CRO, in April 2008. During the last 18 months, as a part of our global strategy, we have expanded our capabilities by opening offices in northeast and southeast Europe. Our Czech Republic office will consolidate our position in Central Europe," said CEO Chetan Tamhankar in a statement.

The Indian CRO has existing European offices in Germany, Romania, Estonia and Greece, in addition to offices in India, Israel and the United States.