Pharma contractor WIRB-Copernicus Group acquired Clintrax Global, a company that specializes in helping CROs and sponsors negotiate clinical trial contracts. Founded in 2013, Clintrax has handled negotiations in more than 65 countries, the company said, managing payments between parties in the clinical development process. WIRB-Copernicus, which offers similar services, said adding Clintrax would expand its global reach and help it compete for more clients. Release
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