Chiltern Receives 2010 Global Supplier Award From Eli Lilly and Company

LONDON, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiltern International Limited (Chiltern), a global clinical contract research organization (CRO), announced that the company received Eli Lilly and Company's 2010 Global Supplier Award in a ceremony held on 12th April 2011 at Lilly's headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Lilly Global Supplier Award is presented annually to suppliers who have provided Lilly with competitive edge and demonstrated a measurable impact on Lilly corporate priorities through the delivery of exemplary quality, service, speed, total cost reduction and other value adds.

John Vann, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development who received the award in Indianapolis on Chiltern's behalf stated, "We are extremely honored to receive this award as it is a testimony of our commitment to deliver high quality service and measurable results to our clients."

"We are very proud of our team's achievement and to be recognized with this award for 2010, and very much appreciate the importance that Lilly continues to place on partnership, innovation, and service delivery - with measurable results to meet their corporate priorities," added Linda Christmas, Chiltern Senior Executive Vice President of Global Resourcing Solutions.

About Chiltern:

Established in 1982, Chiltern is a leading global clinical CRO with extensive experience in the management of Phase I-IV clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, functional service provision and contract staffing solutions. Chiltern has conducted trials in more than 40 countries, employs around 1,300 people globally and offers services in Early Phase, Global Clinical Development, Late Phase, Biometrics, Medical and Regulatory Affairs and Resourcing Solutions. Chiltern prides itself as a development partner that offers flexibility, responsiveness and quality delivery. Further information is available at http://www.chiltern.com.

For More Information Contact:

    
    Natalie Chong                     Susan Ojanen
    Marketing Director                Marketing Executive
    Chiltern International Ltd.       Chiltern International Inc.
    UK                                USA
    Tel: +44-(0)-1753-512-000         Tel: +1-423-968-9533
    natalie.chong@chiltern.com        susan.ojanen@chiltern.com