Chiltern acquires Japanese CRO Integrated Development Associates

Chiltern, a global contract research organisation (CRO), has acquired Integrated Development Associates Co Ltd (IDA), a CRO specialising in integrating Japan and Asia into global drug development.

With staff based in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, IDA has extensive expertise in establishing regulatory and development pathways for Japan and implementing Pan Asian clinical trials to achieve both Japanese and global regulatory objectives. IDA’s experience in a broad range therapeutic areas and its local knowledge and relationships will allow Chiltern to offer optimal approaches for integrating Japan and Asia into global drug development. In addition, the acquisition opens opportunities for Japanese companies to enter a wider market by relying on Chiltern’s global expertise and connections.