Pharmaceutical and medical recruiter PDR Partners has been acquired by Cromsource, international contract research organisation (CRO).

PDR Partners, based in Bracknell, Berkshire, was launched in 2002.

Dr Oriana Zerbini, chief executive of Cromsource, says: “With this exciting collaboration Cromsource reinforces its capability to support its clients with a full-service portfolio across both Europe and the US."

Claire Jackaman, managing director of PDR Partners, adds: "We are very excited to be joining the Cromsource family and working together to provide exceptional services to our current and future clients.” 

Jackaman will remain in charge of Cromsource Staffing Solutions in the UK.