Quintiles Again Honored by Computerworld as One of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT”

#26 in Rankings, up from #52 Last Year

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Tuesday, June 19th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles announced today that it has been named to Computerworld Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work in IT” list for the fourth time.

Quintiles comes in at number 26 in this year’s rankings, up from number 52 in 2011, and is the only major biopharmaceutical services company recognized.

Since 1994, Computerworld Magazine has recognized the top 100 companies in the United States that offer the most satisfying and rewarding work environments for information technology professionals.

“This recognition reflects the passion, pride and dedication our IT professionals have for the critical work we undertake each and every day” said Quintiles Chief Information Officer Richard Thomas. “The past year has been impressive in terms of the contribution the entire IT team has made to the success of our business, both inside the organization and with our customers. We are fortunate to have such a talented team of experts developing and supporting the latest technology and data solutions to meet the needs of a changing healthcare industry.”

"The organizations on this year's Best Places to Work in IT list consistently seek out and hire the most talented IT people, offer them competitive pay and provide great benefits," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "Many of these organizations have spent years building top-notch IT workplaces, and we applaud the amazing work they've done to sustain dynamic environments where IT professionals can work with the latest technologies and play a key role in business-critical projects."

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading media, events and research company. Company information is available at www.idgenterprise.com.

About Quintiles

Quintiles is the only fully integrated biopharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide. Our network of more than 25,000 professionals in 60 countries has an eye on the future while delivering results today with an unwavering commitment to patients, safety and ethics. Quintiles helps biopharmaceutical companies develop and commercialize products to improve and lengthen patients’ lives while demonstrating value to stakeholders. Visitwww.quintiles.com for more information and www.quintiles.com/news for additional company news.

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