About Us
Taking Ownership of Your Needs
SDC is committed to providing experienced teams who will take ownership of your needs and are positively engaged in your projects.
SDC delivers top-tier clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device/diagnostic companies since 2005.
With industry leading strategic consulting and clinical biometrics solutions expertise at our core, our technology enabled services are fully scalable and supported via our diverse and complementary strategic partnerships to provide full service clinical trial solutions. Speak with us today to see why SDC Empowers Clinical Decisions.
Our Mission
SDC is committed to providing experienced teams who will take ownership of your needs and are positively engaged in your projects.
Our Purpose
To develop great therapies that save lives and cure diseases in the most efficient manner possible.
Our Values
Our values of Energy, Integrity, Engagement, Innovation, Ownership, and Commitment are the backbone of our culture at SDC.
Energy
Positive energy in good times and bad
Integrity
Respectful, honest and sraightfoward
Engagement
Full engagement and participation within the project team
Innovation
Present and pursue solutions instead of dwelling on problems
Ownership
We take ownership and do what we say we will
Commitment
Differentiators
SDC is a specialized technology enabled clinical biometrics and strategic consulting contract research organization (CRO) providing scalable clinical trial solutions for pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device/diagnostic companies.
Our relationship-based solutions model often begins with our strategic-level consultants partnering with our clients to optimize their clinical development program. This approach, paired with our expert internal services and network of alliance partnerships, allows us to provide flexible service solutions to advance your program from first-in-human through post-approval trials. With a proven track record, SDC will help to ensure the successful execution of your clinical program.
The key differentiators that make SDC an ideal partner for your clinical program and set our team apart from other CROs are:
Scalable service offerings
Focused service area specialists
Efficient project timelines
Effective technology solutions
Proven success and experience
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Leadership Team
Committed Experts at Your Service
SDC is led by a select team of industry experts with hundreds of years of combined experience. Our leadership team stays aware of industry trends and innovations, ensuring this knowledge and insight is shared throughout our team.
Richard Abelson, Ph.D.
Richard Abelson, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Dr. Richard Abelson, President & CEO of Statistics & Data Corporation (SDC), founded the company in November of 2005. Prior to SDC’s inception, Richard served on the Board of Directors of Ora, Inc. (www.oraclinical.com) for over 10 years. Richard holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a focus on applied statistics, quality, and reliability engineering from Arizona State University (ASU), a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering focused in Operations Research and Production Systems (ASU) and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering (ASU), and is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt. He is a member of DIA, ARVO and CDISC.
Faith Kolb
Faith Kolb
Chief Operating Officer
Faith Haines Kolb joined SDC in January 2017 now serving as Chief Operating Officer based in Waltham, MA. Prior to joining SDC, Faith served as Vice President, Biometrics at Veristat and formerly held leadership positions at Parexel, Prometrika, and Averion International. With more than 20 years of experience in clinical trials, she brings to SDC a proven track record of leading companies through change, growth, and standardization. Her clinical trials experience spans both common and complex therapeutic areas including, but not limited to, oncology, neurology, dermatology, and genetic diseases. She maintains distinct technical expertise across various EDC, CDMS, CTMS, and statistical software platforms. Faith holds a BA in Mathematics and Education from Clark University in Worcester, MA and is active with various local, national, and international industry associations such as MassBio, DIA, SCDM, and the American Management Association.
Jim Townsend, MBA
Jim Townsend, MBA
Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Major Accounts
Jim Townsend joined SDC in 2008 and has since held roles of increasing responsibility within the organization, now serving as Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Major Accounts. During his time at SDC, Jim has led initiatives for company growth and helped to diversify the company’s pipeline of work into multiple therapeutic areas. Jim holds a Masters in Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (ASU) and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU.
Adam Hamm, Ph.D.
Adam Hamm, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President Biostatistics and Strategic Consulting
Adam Hamm serves as Sr. Vice President, Biostatistics and Strategic Consulting and has over 19 years of experience in clinical trials research. Prior to joining SDC, Adam served as the Head of North America Biostatistics at Cytel and has held other leadership positions at various CRO’s. Adam’s clinical trial experience spans a variety of therapeutic areas and includes successful submissions leading to regulatory approvals for therapeutics in central nervous system disorders and respiratory disease. Adam has technical expertise in adaptive designs and statistical software platforms that utilize clinical trial simulations for efficient and statistically rigorous designs for innovative trials, including early phase oncology trials. For over fifteen years, Adam has had successful and collaborative interactions with regulatory agencies, communicating and consulting on various regulatory and statistical issues on behalf of clients over many therapeutic areas. Adam holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia Campus) and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Virginia Tech.
Todd Bonta, MA
Todd Bonta, MA
Vice President, Clinical Data Management
Todd Bonta joined SDC in 2021 and serves as Vice President, Clinical Data Management. Todd has over 22 years of experience in CDM spanning all phases (I-IV) of clinical research. Prior to SDC, Todd served as Global Director, Clinical Data Management at CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services and held multiple related roles at Kendle International. Todd’s responsibilities have included all aspects of the CDM field from CRF design through database lock across numerous therapeutic areas. Todd brings to SDC a wealth of CDM knowledge in CRF and database design, EDC systems and implementation, and overall Global Team Leadership. Todd holds an MA in Experimental Psychology from Morehead State University and a BA in Psychology from University of Kentucky.
Quan Doan
Quan Doan
Vice President, Technology Solutions
Quan Doan joined SDC in 2013 and has since held roles of increasing responsibility within the organization, now serving as Vice President, Technology Solutions. Quan has over 22 years of experience in Clinical Data Management, Programming and GCP System Validation. Prior to SDC, Quan served as Clinical Software Quality Assurance at W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) and held multiple related roles at Gore and Pfizer. During his time at SDC, Quan has lead initiatives for the selection, implementation, development, and integration of various GCP systems and maintains distinct technical expertise across various CDMS, IRT, and end-to-end clinical trial platforms.
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Partnerships
Scalable Services to Meet Your Needs
SDC has developed a network of alliance partnerships with best-in-class CROs and other service providers to meet our clients’ diverse clinical trial needs. Maximizing added value and minimizing costly overhead, SDC and our partners work together to provide a highly specialized full-service team unmatched by other CROs in the industry.
Ora, Inc.
Ora, Inc. is the world’s leading full-service ophthalmic clinical research and product development firm. Over the past 40 years, Ora has helped clients earn 45 FDA approvals. Ora supports a wide array of organizations, from startups to global pharmaceutical and device companies, to efficiently and successfully bring their new products from concept to market. Ora’s pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies and regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of projects both in the US and internationally. Ora brings together the world’s most extensive and experienced network of ophthalmic experts and R&D professionals to maximize the value of new product initiatives. For more information, please visit www.oraclinical.com.
Stiris Research Inc.
Stiris Research Inc. is an entrepreneurial Clinical Trial Management Company, providing comprehensive study management solutions for Phase I through Phase IV clinical research. Stiris provides tailor-made services from full-service outsourcing to focused clinical study management. As an organization that specializes in outsourcing management, Stiris has built a portfolio of specialty service providers that offer clients the niche expertise desired for critical stage projects. Stiris’ model employs a harmonized project management approach with streamlined contracting options for international programs. The result provides clients with a fast-moving, flexible, highly specialized solution without excessive overhead or management bureaucracy. For more information, please visit www.stirisresearch.com.
Next Generation Clinical Research
Founded in 1999, Next Generation is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and Functional Service Provider providing clinical trial management services to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device organizations. We offer a comprehensive scope of contract services while specializing in complex projects and niche product applications. Although we have extensive experience in multiple therapeutic areas, we command particular expertise in critical care, chronic kidney disease and complex orphan disease indications. For more information, please visit www.nextgenclinical.com.
Translational Drug Development
Translational Drug Development (TD2) is an oncology development organization that provides innovative services for oncology-focused biopharmaceutical companies. Using a dedicated team of professionals with broad experience and understanding in drug development, TD2 is uniquely positioned to support improved and accelerated development of medicines for life-threatening oncology diseases. TD2 applies rigorous and high-throughput translational preclinical development, combined with regulatory affairs expertise, to customize clinical trial design and execution. TD2’s suite of capabilities encourages the timely selection of patient populations who are most likely to benefit from a new agent, and the rapid identification of clinically significant endpoints. TD2 is committed to reducing the risks and uncertainty inherent in the drug development process and to the acceleration of patient access to promising treatments. For more information, please visit www.td2inc.com.
Southern Star Research
Southern Star Research is an Australian CRO with a reputation for delivering full-service clinical trials, complimentary support activities and outstanding customer service experiences to facilitate the development of medicinal therapeutics and medical devices. Our industry insight, coupled with our depth of experience, global reach and comprehensive service offering, allows us to create and implement tailored R&D solutions across a broad range of therapeutic areas and all phases of clinical development. We have the flexibility to adapt to situational factors, the agility to capitalise on environmental opportunities and the drive to achieve clinical research objectives. Working in collaborative partnership with our clients, Southern Star Research helps to realise the potential of medical innovation that can provide significant benefits to people the world over. For more information, please visit www.southernstarresearch.com.
Highline Sciences
Highline Sciences is a boutique full-service clinical CRO and consultancy optimized to the needs of small to mid-market biotech, focused on oncology. The Highline team brings decades of expertise from site-level, biotech, and CRO roles, all with the common goal of improving the product development experience for all stakeholders. Highline’s goal is deep partnerships with limited clients to provide A-team support across development programs, globally, from Phase I to Phase III. Highline strives to remain agile and flexible in order to accommodate the nature of complex and adaptive oncology trial designs. Through their unique services model, Highline helps their clients ask the right questions and find the answers they need to identify promising therapies and support moving them to market. For more information, please visit www.highlinesciences.com.
Emergent Clinical Consulting
Emergent Clinical Consulting was built out of a need in the medical device industry to provide high quality clinical support without bringing on the burden of additional overhead within an organization. In 2013, the boutique service provider was formed with a small team of clinical professionals focused on the unique needs of medical device and diagnostic organizations. By focusing on the most complex areas of the trial including strategic clinical planning, study management, trial monitoring, patient recruitment and patient retention, Emergent Clinical can ensure that device manufacturers receive the expertise and support they require without the excessive overhead from other service providers. For more information, please visit www.emergentclinical.com.
Vastrax
Vastrax is a full service clinical research partner focused in Neuroendovascular device and drug product development. We are a full service organization offering custom tailored programs covering clinical trial management and conduct, regulatory strategy consulting and product consulting. Vastrax brings together the world’s most extensive and experienced network of experts and R&D professionals to maximize the value of new product initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vastrax.com.
Medical Metrics, Inc.
Medical Metrics, Inc. (MMI) is an ISO 9001:2008-certified provider of independent imaging core laboratory services for clinical trials of medical devices, drugs, and biologics. Since 2000, MMI has partnered on multi-center studies of new medical devices, drugs, and biologics to conduct comprehensive image evaluations of novel treatments. With luminary expertise in the fields of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders; MMI has supported several hundreds of regulated studies resulting in multiple product approvals, including several “firsts to market”. Above all, Medical Metrics is committed to assuring the highest standard of quality, communication, and responsiveness in our industry. For more information, please visit www.medicalmetrics.com.
MedNet Solutions
Mednet is a healthcare technology company specializing in eClinical solutions designed for the global life sciences community. Mednet’s all-in-one eClinical platform improves the efficiency of clinical studies of all types and sizes. Beyond electronic data capture (EDC), Mednet’s comprehensive solution set provides the tools required to build and manage all types of clinical research, while enabling organizations to adapt to evolving demands and requirements. Pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) around the world have trusted Mednet for nearly 20 years to deliver the technology innovation, experience and reliability they need for success. For more information, please visit www.mednetsolutions.com.
Medidata Solutions
Medidata is reinventing global drug and medical device development by creating the industry’s leading cloud-based solutions for clinical research. Through our advanced applications and intelligent data analytics, Medidata helps advance the scientific goals of life sciences customers worldwide, including over 850 global pharmaceutical companies, biotech, diagnostic and device firms, leading academic medical centers, and contract research organizations.
The Medidata Clinical Cloud® brings a new level of quality and efficiency to clinical trials that empower our customers to make more informed decisions earlier and faster. Our unparalleled clinical trial data assets provide deep insights that pave the way for future growth. The Medidata Clinical Cloud is the primary technology solution powering clinical trials for 18 of the world’s top 25 global pharmaceutical companies and is used by 18 of the top 25 medical device developers—from study design and planning through execution, management and reporting. For more information, please visit www.mdsol.com.
Veeva Systems Inc.
Veeva Systems Inc. is a leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva has more than 525 customers, ranging from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. Veeva is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.veeva.com.
Philanthropy
Giving Back to Our Community
Philanthropy is important to SDC and our culture. SDC is proud to support the following local, national, and international organizations that are making a difference in our community and around the world.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix Children’s Hospital has provided hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children since it was born in 1983, and has grown to become one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country. For more information, please visit www.phoenixchildrensfoundation.org or call 602-933-4483.
Pat Tillman Foundation
Pat Tillman Foundation
Founded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through educational scholarships – building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. For more information, please visit www.pattillmanfoundation.org or call 773-360-5277.
Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children
Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children around the world. For more information, please visit www.fmsc.org or call 763-504-2919.
Community Servings
Community Servings
Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. We give our clients, their dependent families, and caregivers appealing, nutritious meals, and send the message to those in greatest need that someone cares. For more information, please visit www.servings.org or call 617-522-7777.
CISCRP
CISCRP
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a globally-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging the public and patients as partners in the clinical research process. CISCRP offers programs designed to assist clinical research stakeholders in better understanding public and patient attitudes in research. CISCRP also provides free education and outreach to the general public and patient communities. For more information, please visit www.ciscrp.org or call 617-725-2750.
Greater Boston Food Bank
Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. GBFB takes an innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide at least one meal a day to every person in need while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. For more information, please visit www.gbfb.org or call 617-427-5200.
United Food Bank
United Food Bank
Our mission is to stabilize the lives of hungry, low-income people within Eastern Maricopa, Gila and Pinal, and Southern Navajo and Apache Counties of Arizona by actively acquiring, storing and distributing large quantities of wholesome and nutritious foods to our network of community and strategic partners, combined with advocacy and educational initiatives that enhance lives. Every $1 donated provides enough food for 5 meals to feed hungry children, seniors and families. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.unitedfoodbank.org.
Middlesex Human Service Agency, Inc. (MHSA)
Middlesex Human Service Agency, Inc. (MHSA)
The mission of Middlesex Human Service Agency, Inc. is to improve the quality of life and independent functioning of a wide variety of clients through the delivery of an extensive system of community-based programs targeting the effects of homelessness, substance abuse, and hunger. For more information, please visit www.mhsainc.org.
Waltham Fields Community Farm
Waltham Fields Community Farm
The mission of Waltham Fields Community Farm is to encourage healthy relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows. We grow and distribute fresh food to thousands of people and educate over a thousand youth each year. For more information, please visit www.communityfarms.org or call 781-899-2403.
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or www.cruzrojaamericana.org, or follow @RedCross on Twitter.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
The vision of Habitat for Humanity is “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” Responding to disasters since 1998, Habitat for Humanity has contributed its technical expertise in home building and sustainable shelter construction to serve more than 100,000 disaster-affected families worldwide. For more information, please visit www.habitat.org or call 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828).
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope’s global movement has been steadily gaining life-changing traction in transforming the lives of families in poverty via the gift of a new home since 1990. To date, over 100,000 individuals have volunteered to construct over 5300 homes for the needy in 21 countries. For more information, please visit www.ywamhomesofhope.org or call 619-420-1900.
Cure SMA
Cure SMA
Cure SMA leads the way to a world without spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause of death for infants. Cure SMA funds and directs comprehensive research that drives breakthroughs in treatment and care, and provides families the support they need for today. For more information, please visit www.curesma.org or call 800-886-1762.
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
Net proceeds from The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefit Princess Margaret, a leader in the fight against cancer and the largest institution in Canada exclusively devoted to cancer treatment, research, and education. The funds raised will support Princess Margaret’s vision of Personalized Cancer Medicine a multi-faceted, integrated approach to cancer care that focuses on the unique nature of each patient: “Finding the right treatment for the right patient, at the right time.” For more information, please visit www.conquercancer.ca or call 877-499-BIKE (2453).
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an international center for treatment and research and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Gifts to Mass. Eye and Ear help to fund advances in care, innovation through teaching, and breakthroughs in research – all of which lead to a better quality of life for our patients throughout New England and the world. For more information, please visit www.masseyeandear.org or call 617-573-3345.