Acurian

Acurian is a leading provider of clinical trial patient recruitment and retention solutions for the life sciences industry. Founded in 1998, the company utilizes a data-driven approach and a massive proprietary database to identify, pre-screen, and enroll patients for clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Their services help pharmaceutical companies and CROs accelerate enrollment timelines and improve the predictability of clinical trial outcomes. Acurian was acquired by PPD in 2013 and now operates as part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's clinical research business. The company's platform integrates digital marketing, predictive analytics, and a centralized enrollment center to manage the patient journey from initial contact to site randomization.