CHAPEL HILL, NC, UNITED STATES - Jul 24, 2014 - For Immediate release

Rho Named a Best Place to Work by

Triangle Business Journal for the Third Year in a Row

CRO recognized for its company culture and flexible environment

Chapel Hill, N.C. - July 24, 2014  - Rho, a contract research organization (CRO) focused on bringing new products to market through a full range of product development services, announced today that the Triangle Business Journal has named the company a winner of Best Places to Work in the Triangle. The award is part of the publication's annual Best Places to Work Awards program and recognizes Rho’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.

“The entire Rho family is thrilled to be recognized once again by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the best places to work in the area,” said Russ Helms, Ph.D., chief executive officer at Rho.  “Rho continues to be recognized on both local and national platforms for its positive company culture and flexible work environment.  As a result, Rho enjoys high employee retention, which has been crucial to our success over the last 30 years.”

Rho employees enjoy a number of perks, including programs such as phase back hours for new parents and a concierge service that runs personal errands for employees.

The awards are presented based upon results of employee surveys conducted by the Triangle Business Journal. This is the third time that Rho has been awarded the 'Best Places to Work' accolade. The CRO also won in 2012 and 2013.

To learn more about Rho, please visit www.rhoworld.com.

About Rho

Rho, a privately-held, contract research organization (CRO) located in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a full range of clinical research services across the entire drug development process. For more than 25 years, Rho has been a trusted partner to some of the industry’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies as well as academic and government organizations. Our commitment to excellence, our innovative technologies, and our therapeutic expertise accelerate time to market, maximize returns on investment, and lead to an exceptional customer experience. Please follow us on Twitter.

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