{"id":45047,"date":"2026-01-15T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T07:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=45047"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T07:31:00","slug":"gccl-and-opis-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-global-clinical-trial-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=45047","title":{"rendered":"GCCL and OPIS Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Global Clinical Trial Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2034978\/Logo__GCCL_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">YONGIN, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 15, 2026<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; GCCL, a leading <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>-based provider of clinical trial sample analysis, and OPIS, a global full-service contract research organization (CRO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026 in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>, to expand their collaboration and strengthen their position in the global clinical trial market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p>With the rising proportion of multinational clinical trials, sponsors face varying regulatory requirements, clinical environments, and data demands across regions, driving growing demand for tailored CRO services. GCCL and OPIS will address these needs by combining their expertise to deliver integrated solutions that optimize clinical trial planning, sample analysis, and data management, offering comprehensive and customized services for biopharmaceutical companies in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>At the signing ceremony, representatives from both companies discussed establishing a collaborative framework across multiple areas, including joint global clinical trial services, conducting joint projects, development of new business opportunities, and additional initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Through this collaboration, GCCL aims to expand strategic partnerships with global CROs and research organizations, strengthen its capability to deliver fully integrated clinical trial solutions across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, and the Americas, and extend tailored services to a broader range of biopharmaceutical companies.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the partnership, Giovanni Trolese, Vice President at OPIS, said, &#8220;This collaboration combines OPIS&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>-focused global network with GCCL&#8217;s clinical trial analysis expertise, creating a significant\u00a0opportunity to deliver integrated and efficient clinical trial services to clients. We look forward to further expanding the global clinical trial network and continuously enhancing client-focused, innovative solutions through our close collaboration with GCCL.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>KwanGoo Cho, CEO of GCCL, added, &#8220;This MOU represents more than a partnership; it is a strategic collaboration to deliver optimized clinical trial solutions for global biopharmaceutical companies. By leveraging our close cooperation, we aim to maximize operational efficiency and provide tailored solutions to a diverse range of sponsors, generating tangible business synergies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About GCCL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>GCCL, a subsidiary of the GC Group,\u00a0is a leading clinical trial sample analysis provider offering an integrated\u00a0&#8220;one-stop lab solution&#8221;\u00a0with central, bioanalysis, and BSL-3 labs under one system. With tailored solutions, GCCL delivers precise and efficient analytical services across all phases of clinical trials, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in new drug development. Leveraging advanced platforms and LIMS, the company supports partners across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span> and beyond with customized and compliant solutions. In recognition of its leadership, GCCL recently received Frost &amp; Sullivan&#8217;s 2025 Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> clinical sample analysis services industry. For more details, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4596703-1&amp;h=2720465874&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feng.gccl.co.kr%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Feng.gccl.co.kr%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/eng.gccl.co.kr\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About OPIS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>OPIS was founded in 1998 by medical doctors from the Pharma Industry and is a global clinical CRO with 26 years of experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas. OPIS provides full-service, 360\u00b0 clinical trial support from study concept creation and protocol development to full project execution, study data handling, and up to study closure, analysis, and reporting. OPIS manages Phase I-IV, interventional, non-interventional, and medical device studies on an international level. OPIS is committed to continuous growth and expansion, and currently has affiliates in 18 countries around the world. For more details, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4596703-1&amp;h=3966926985&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opisresearch.com%2F&amp;a=www.opisresearch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.opisresearch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>GC Biopharma Contacts (Media)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Sohee Kim<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:shkim20@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">shkim20@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yelin Jun<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:yelin@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">yelin@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yoonjae Na<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:yjy6520@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">yjy6520@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>GCCL Contacts (Media)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">HyeYeon Woo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hywoo@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hywoo@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2034978\/Logo__GCCL_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">YONGIN, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 15, 2026<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; GCCL, a leading <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>-based provider of clinical trial sample analysis, and OPIS, a global full-service contract research organization (CRO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026 in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>, to expand their collaboration and strengthen their position in the global clinical trial market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p>With the rising proportion of multinational clinical trials, sponsors face varying regulatory requirements, clinical environments, and data demands across regions, driving growing demand for tailored CRO services. GCCL and OPIS will address these needs by combining their expertise to deliver integrated solutions that optimize clinical trial planning, sample analysis, and data management, offering comprehensive and customized services for biopharmaceutical companies in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>At the signing ceremony, representatives from both companies discussed establishing a collaborative framework across multiple areas, including joint global clinical trial services, conducting joint projects, development of new business opportunities, and additional initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Through this collaboration, GCCL aims to expand strategic partnerships with global CROs and research organizations, strengthen its capability to deliver fully integrated clinical trial solutions across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, and the Americas, and extend tailored services to a broader range of biopharmaceutical companies.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the partnership, Giovanni Trolese, Vice President at OPIS, said, &#8220;This collaboration combines OPIS&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>-focused global network with GCCL&#8217;s clinical trial analysis expertise, creating a significant\u00a0opportunity to deliver integrated and efficient clinical trial services to clients. We look forward to further expanding the global clinical trial network and continuously enhancing client-focused, innovative solutions through our close collaboration with GCCL.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>KwanGoo Cho, CEO of GCCL, added, &#8220;This MOU represents more than a partnership; it is a strategic collaboration to deliver optimized clinical trial solutions for global biopharmaceutical companies. By leveraging our close cooperation, we aim to maximize operational efficiency and provide tailored solutions to a diverse range of sponsors, generating tangible business synergies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About GCCL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>GCCL, a subsidiary of the GC Group,\u00a0is a leading clinical trial sample analysis provider offering an integrated\u00a0&#8220;one-stop lab solution&#8221;\u00a0with central, bioanalysis, and BSL-3 labs under one system. With tailored solutions, GCCL delivers precise and efficient analytical services across all phases of clinical trials, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in new drug development. Leveraging advanced platforms and LIMS, the company supports partners across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span> and beyond with customized and compliant solutions. In recognition of its leadership, GCCL recently received Frost &amp; Sullivan&#8217;s 2025 Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> clinical sample analysis services industry. For more details, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4596703-1&amp;h=2720465874&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Feng.gccl.co.kr%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Feng.gccl.co.kr%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/eng.gccl.co.kr\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About OPIS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>OPIS was founded in 1998 by medical doctors from the Pharma Industry and is a global clinical CRO with 26 years of experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas. OPIS provides full-service, 360\u00b0 clinical trial support from study concept creation and protocol development to full project execution, study data handling, and up to study closure, analysis, and reporting. OPIS manages Phase I-IV, interventional, non-interventional, and medical device studies on an international level. OPIS is committed to continuous growth and expansion, and currently has affiliates in 18 countries around the world. For more details, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4596703-1&amp;h=3966926985&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opisresearch.com%2F&amp;a=www.opisresearch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.opisresearch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>GC Biopharma Contacts (Media)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Sohee Kim<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:shkim20@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">shkim20@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yelin Jun<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:yelin@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">yelin@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Yoonjae Na<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:yjy6520@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">yjy6520@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>GCCL Contacts (Media)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">HyeYeon Woo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hywoo@gccorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hywoo@gccorp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45047\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=45047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=45047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}