Harvest Integrated Research Organization
↗Shanghai, China
HiRO is a globally oriented, innovative boutique clinical research organization (CRO) established in 2020 that specializes in bridging the gap between laboratory research and market commercialization. The company provides comprehensive cross-border clinical research solutions including early pre-clinical strategic planning, clinical trial design, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, statistics, data management, end-to-end project management, and clinical and medical monitoring services. HiRO serves both Asian biotechs looking to conduct clinical trials outside the region and US and European clients seeking to conduct clinical research in Asia-Pacific markets. The company operates as an emerging full-service global CRO with strong operational capabilities and 15+ years of cumulative industry experience across its management team.
CLASSIFICATION
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:201-500
Founded:2020
Ownership:private
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Series A
Total Raised:$10M-$50M
Investors:OrbiMed, New Alliance Capital, FC Capital, Panacea Venture, Fontus Capital, VMS Group (Hong Kong)
PIPELINE
Stage:N/A - Service provider, not drug developer
Trial Phases:-
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Subsidiaries:PharmaSols (Australia/New Zealand subsidiary), Courante Oncology (US oncology-focused subsidiary), DeltaMed Solutions (US subsidiary)
Key Partnerships:Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital (Seoul, South Korea) - Strategic MOU signed March 2025 for drug development collaboration
COMPETITION
Position:Challenger
Competitors:IQVIA, Parexel, Worldwide Clinical Trials, Syneos Health, Charles River Laboratories, Astellas Pharma Services (CRO division), Covance, PharmaLynx
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Karen Chu - Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jacquie Palmer - Managing Director - Australia & New Zealand
Molly Huang - Management Team Member
Dr. Cristina K. Chang - Management Team Member
Scientific Founders:Karen Chu
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