Bioforum, The Data Masters, a contract research organization (CRO) focused on biometric services and solutions for the global clinical trials industry, announced on Tuesday that it has named Michael Goedde as its new President.

In the new role, Goedde is to help in the development and implementation of the company's global growth and innovation strategy. He will manage the expansion of the company's range of biometric services and solutions and the establishment of strategic partnerships to fulfil this aim.

He is to report to Bioforum's CEO and Co-Founder Amir Malka.

Goedde's has over 30 years' experience. He has served as Vice President of Global Data Operations at ICON plc, and for four years at Parexel in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Vice President of Global Data Operations. He has also worked in clinical data management roles at MedImmune, Human Genome Sciences, Kos Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Aventis Pharma and Hoechst Marion Roussel.