Parexel International appointed Christopher Rieder as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). Previously, Parexel said, he was VP of Information Technology for Kos Pharmaceuticals, where he built a state-of-the-art, customer-centric IT division, determined IT strategy, and directed all corporate-wide IT initiatives.

“We felt that this was the appropriate time to create the position of CIO because of the deeper online collaboration required among our clients and employees on worldwide clinical development programs, as well as the recent expansion of our global footprint, now reaching 54 offices in 40 countries, and increase in our employee base, which has grown more than 30% in five years,” said Josef H. von Rickenbach, chairman and CEO of Parexel. “Chris has extensive experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry directing major IT initiatives to support mission-critical business processes. We believe that his strategic vision and leadership will position Parexel as a leader for efficient and flexible technology-driven solutions from which our clients and employees will significantly benefit.”