Tempe, AZ, April 20, 2015 Statistics & Data Corporation (SDC), a specialized biostatistics and clinical data management Contract Research Organization (CRO), announced today that Michael Tuley, Ph.D. joined its team as Vice President, Operations. Michael will focus on operational execution and service quality at SDC under the leadership of Dale W. Usner, Ph.D., whose role has recently been expanded to President. This new addition to SDC’s leadership team will support SDC’s continued growth and evolution as a top-tier provider of biostatistics and data management services.
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to welcome Dr. Tuley to our team,” said Dr. Usner. “Michael has vast experience leading Biometrics as well as Clinical departments. His expertise will be an invaluable asset to SDC.”
Prior to joining SDC, Michael served as Group Director, Global Biostatistics at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). Before BMS, he held various roles at Galderma, ranging from Manager of Biometrics to U.S. R&D Site Director, and at Alcon Labs. With approximately 25 years of clinical trials experience, Michael maintains an array of therapeutic area expertise. He has several NDAs and worldwide submission approvals to his credit, including indications of Psoriasis, Rosacea, and Acne. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Statistics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Baylor University in Waco, TX.
“As SDC continues to expand in terms of depth of expertise in core areas as well as breadth of offerings to support clients, I am excited to welcome Michael with a background that aligns so well with our future growth initiatives,” said Richard Abelson, Ph.D., CEO at SDC.