About

As a business unit of RTI International, we provide global biopharmaceutical companies research and consulting services in health economics, patient-centered outcomes research, market access, and pharmacoepidemiology. As the only non-profit, independent organization of its kind, our multidisciplinary team of over 350 professionals--most of them master's- and PhD-level researchers--brings a balanced approach of scientific rigor and industry context to projects.

Mission

The mission of RTI International is to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Learn more about RTI's commitments to sustainability and diversity and inclusion using the links below.

Values

Integrity
We perform with the highest ethical standards of individual and group honesty. We communicate openly and realistically with each other and our clients. See all of the policies that govern the way we work on the RTI International Ethics and Human Research Protection webpage.

Excellence
We strive to deliver results with exceptional quality and value.

Innovation
We encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, creativity, and independent thinking in everything we do.

Respect for the Individual
We treat one another fairly, with dignity and equity. We support each other to develop to our full potential.

Respect for RTI
We recognize that our strength lies in our commitment, collectively and individually, to our vision, mission, values, strategies, and practices. Our commitment to the Institute is the foundation for all other organizational commitments.

Fiscal Responsibility
We operate with financial integrity and transparency. We are accountable for cost competitiveness and continuing financial responsibility.

Objectivity
Our work is independent of undue influences by political, economic, or other factors. We maintain the highest level of scientific objectivity in our work.

Sustainability Report
Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Leadership

Christopher R. Simmons, MS, CPA - Senior Vice President

Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons is Senior Vice President of RTI-HS and leads the organization. In this role, he works closely with the leadership team to ensure staff have the resources and support to deliver high-quality solutions our clients have come to expect from us. 

Mr. Simmons holds an MS in Clinical Research Management from Wake Forest University, where he concentrated on the unique design, analysis, data management, quality, ethical, and regulatory aspects of clinical and real-world studies. In addition, he is a CPA with more than 30 years of experience in financial and operational positions, with particular focus on early-stage, rapidly growing technology and biotech businesses.

After beginning his career at KPMG, Mr. Simmons moved to other public accounting firms with a focus on early-stage businesses. He transitioned into corporate finance as controller for Mitsubishi Semiconductor America, Inc., a semiconductor manufacturer. Upon leaving Mitsubishi, Mr. Simmons served 4 years as corporate controller and then vice president of finance for a start-up biotech company, Cogent Neuroscience, Inc.  Since joining RTI-HS, he has moved from a finance executive role, to managing all the operations functions, to now leading the RTI-HS business unit.

Senior Scientific Leadership

Senior Operations Leadership

History

In 1958, the idea of Research Triangle Park (RTP) was born with the guidance and support of government, education, and business in North Carolina. Located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, the Research Triangle is defined by outstanding universities in the Triangle's three cities: North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University and North Carolina Central University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Those three universities incorporated the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) in 1958.

As RTP expanded and prospered after its inception, so did RTI International. Growing from a handful of scientists in central North Carolina in 1959 to a staff of over 5,000 in more than 75 countries today, RTI is now one of the world’s leading independent, nonprofit research and development organizations.

In 2000, RTI established the RTI Health Solutions business unit to help commercial clients develop and market their pharmaceutical products. Several of the original staff of Health Solutions—including Sean Candrilli, Stephanie Earnshaw, Sheri Fehnel, Louise McCrink, Alicia Gilsenan, and Dee Dee Mladsi--continue in that pursuit. 

Today, RTI Health Solutions has grown to over 370 people with 9 offices located across the US and Europe. 

 

 

RTI Health Solutions 26 Original Employees (2000)

RTI Health Solutions 26 original employees (2000)