Full-service clinical research organization managing trial operations from startup to regulatory approval
Rho is a 40-year-old CRO operating across 8 countries with a research-heavy workforce (research staff comprise roughly half of active hiring). The tech stack is practical and mature—SQL, Snowflake, Veeva Vault for clinical data, NetSuite for operations, plus standard Office/Adobe tooling—with no active technology migrations, suggesting operational stability rather than digital transformation. Active projects cluster around trial startup, site activation, regulatory pathways (IRB/EC approval), and clinical monitoring optimization, while pain points center on budget management and vendor coordination, which maps directly to the program-management nature of CRO work.
Notable leadership hires: Medical Director, Clinical Team Lead
Rho delivers comprehensive clinical research services including trial management, regulatory submissions, protocol development, biostatistics, and clinical data management. The company serves sponsors and clinical research sites across phases of drug development, from feasibility assessment through regulatory strategy and IND/NDA submissions. Operating from Durham with staff in the US and Eastern Europe, Rho manages operational complexity through established tools (Veeva Vault for clinical data, Snowflake for analytics, NetSuite for financial control), matching the structured demands of regulated research. Current hiring velocity is accelerating, with research roles and senior-level positions leading the growth.
Rho hires across the United States, Moldova, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Italy. Eastern European presence is significant, particularly in the Baltics.
Rho uses SQL, Snowflake, Veeva Vault (clinical data management), NetSuite (operations), Concur (expenses), Floqast (accounting), Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and R for analytics.
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