2000
PA Consulting Group appoints new leader of US pharmaceutical consulting business
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17 April 2000
PA Consulting Group, the leading management, systems and technology consultancy, has appointed James R. Hall as a Member of PA’s Management Group. Mr. Hall will lead PA’s North American pharmaceutical business and will also have a role in the general development of PA in the U.S.
Jim Hall has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for the last 20 years. His industry expertise covers a broad range of pharmaceutical and biotech issues. He has helped organizations redesign critical business processes, particularly marketing, sales and product development; assess, design and implement competitive strategies; and align business processes to corporate strategies.
Mr. Hall joins PA from SRI Consulting, where he was a co-founder and leader of the healthcare practice. Previously, he worked as a senior vice president at CSC Index. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Rhode Island Center for Biomedical Technology.
John Buckley, Head of PA's Global Technology Group, commented,
"We are extremely fortunate to have Jim at PA. He has a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and a wide spectrum of capabilities for our clients. Jim’s solid track record of success as a consultant in the healthcare industry in North America makes him a valuable addition to our global team."
Jim Hall added, "This is a tremendous opportunity for me. PA’s ability to marry strategy and technology provides us with a unique, competitive edge - unparalleled in the world. PA Consulting is one of the best kept secrets in the U.S."
For more information, please contact:
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| John O'Neill |
| PA Consulting Group |
| Cambridge Technology Centre |
| Melbourn |
| Royston, HERTS |
| SG8 6DP |
| United Kingdom |
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Tel: +44 1763 267 133 |
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Fax: +44 1763 267135 |
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E-mail:
john.o'neill@paconsulting.com |
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Notes to editors
PA Consulting Group is a leading management, systems and technology consultancy, with a unique commitment to the integration of these capabilities. Established almost 60 years ago, and operating worldwide from over 30 offices in some 20 countries, PA draws on the knowledge and experience of about 2,700 employees, whose skills span the initial generation of ideas and insights all the way through to detailed implementation, including:
- Strategic management, and managing for shareholder value
- Accelerating business growth, especially through innovation and technology
- Improving business design and performance, including customer relationship management, enterprise-wide systems for the supply chain, and full e-business solutions
- Mobilizing human resources
- Delivering change effectively, including projects and programs.
PA focuses on creating benefits for clients rather than merely proposing them, and this focus is supported by an outstanding implementation track record in every major industry and for governments around the world. PA also develops leading-edge technology both for its clients and within its own portfolio of venture companies in areas ranging from software to wireless technology to life sciences.
PA distinguishes itself from its competitors through the range and quality of its people, its development and use of technology, and also its independence. PA’s work in every area from strategic manage- ment to project delivery is enhanced by its expertise in all the other areas. PA’s consultants, whatever their special skills, all share:
- A highly commercial approach to clients’ problems and opportunities
- A technologically sophisticated view of both the industry sectors we serve and the solutions we deliver
- A culture of respect, collaboration and flexibility in working with our clients to achieve their aims.
We are proud that our clients say "PA makes it happen".
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