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GCCL and OPIS Join Forces to Elevate Clinical Trial Services

In a significant move to bolster the landscape of global clinical trials, GCCL, a prominent clinical trial sample analysis provider based in South Korea, has partnered with OPIS, an established global full-service contract research organization (CRO). This partnership follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the highly respected 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

The world of clinical trials is inherently complex, influenced by various factors such as differing regulatory requirements and diverse clinical environments across regions. With an increasing number of multinational clinical trials being conducted, the demand for tailored CRO services has never been higher. Understanding these pressing needs, GCCL and OPIS are committed to leveraging their combined expertise to provide integrated solutions that will optimize every phase of the clinical trial process, from planning and sample analysis to data management.

During the MOU signing, representatives from both organizations engaged in discussions concerning collaborative efforts in multiple areas, including the development of joint global clinical trial services. This encompasses executing joint projects, identifying new business opportunities, and launching initiatives aimed at enhancing their comprehensive offerings.

GCCL's overarching goal through this partnership is to strengthen its global reach and forge strategic alliances with other CROs and research organizations. This strategic collaboration is designed to enhance its capabilities in delivering thoroughly integrated clinical trial solutions across key markets such as Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring that biopharmaceutical companies receive tailored services that cater to their specific requirements.

Giovanni Trolese, Vice President at OPIS, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "This collaboration brings together OPIS's extensive Europe-focused global network with GCCL's expertise in clinical trial analysis. It presents a remarkable opportunity to deliver integrated and efficient services to our clients. We are eager to expand our global clinical trial network and enhance our client-focused, innovative solutions through this collaboration with GCCL."

KwanGoo Cho, CEO of GCCL, meanwhile highlighted the strategic nature of the MOU, emphasizing that it marks not just a partnership, but a significant cooperation intended to enable optimized solutions for global biopharmaceutical companies. By focusing on cooperative strategies, GCCL envisions maximizing operational efficiency and providing tailored solutions designed to answer the diverse needs of sponsors, ultimately generating valuable business synergies.

About GCCL

GCCL, a subsidiary of the GC Group, stands as a leading provider of clinical trial sample analysis, offering a unique "one-stop lab solution" that includes centralized, bioanalytical, and BSL-3 labs encompassed within one operational model. The organization is dedicated to delivering precise and efficient analytical services throughout each phase of clinical trials, firmly establishing itself as a reliable partner in new drug development. Their advanced platforms and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) allow GCCL to provide customized and compliant solutions to partners across Asia and beyond. Recently, GCCL was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the Asia-Pacific clinical sample analysis services sector.

About OPIS

Founded in 1998 by pharmaceutical industry medical doctors, OPIS has grown to become a reputable global clinical CRO with nearly three decades of experience spanning various therapeutic areas. The organization specializes in providing complete, 360° support for clinical trials, from concept creation and protocol development to full project execution and study data management. With a commitment to continuous growth, OPIS currently operates through affiliates in 18 countries worldwide, managing a range of studies from Phase I-IV clinical trials to interventional and non-interventional studies, as well as medical device trials.

For more information on GCCL, visit their website here. For OPIS details, explore their site.