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BOSTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PAREXEL Consulting, a business unit of PAREXEL International (Nasdaq: PRXL) and leading global consultancy serving the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries, has appointed Anders Neil, Ph.D., to the position of Principal Consultant in its European Product Development Practice. Dr. Neil, former Senior Expert, Pharmacology and Toxicology, at Sweden's Medical Products Agency (MPA), will advise clients on all aspects of clinical development and regulatory affairs. He joins the PAREXEL Consulting team of global experts, which includes former regulatory officials and biopharmaceutical industry professionals, focused on helping companies manage risk and maximize product and portfolio value at every milestone and during each phase of development.

With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Neil's background includes pharmacology research, drug discovery, and drug development. Prior to working at the MPA, Dr. Neil's career included more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, serving as Principal Scientist at Biovitrum AB as well as Group Manager, Pharmacology at Kabi-Pharmacia/Pharmacia & Upjohn.

"We expect clients will benefit greatly from the insight Dr. Neil has gained from helping to shape regulatory policies in Europe," said Peter Lassoff, Pharm D, Vice President, Europe, PAREXEL Consulting. "Dr. Neil's scientific advice and extensive regulatory and clinical experience will be invaluable in many areas, including in understanding new pediatric requirements as well as applying proactive safety strategies and risk management methodologies. He also brings a wealth of expertise in regard to product development in Sweden, which is the fourth largest biopharmaceutical market in Europe, to supplement our industry leading capabilities in Scandinavia."

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