Bioanalytical Consultancy and Management Services
About North Rode Scientific Services
Our Story
North Rode Scientific Services (NRSS) was founded in 2018 in the small rural hamlet of North Rode in the county of Cheshire, UK. We began as a small consultancy with a big vision to focus on partnering with Biotechs, where there was a clear need for leading bioanalytical services, biospecimen management, and vendor management solutions.
We love to connect our clients to the RIGHT CROs. By collaborating with the RIGHT CROs, we can deliver better solutions that meet our clients' specific requirements for Scientific Excellence, Regulatory Quality against Realistic Timelines, and at a Competitive Cost.
Our Founder and Principal Consultant
Our founder, Anthony (Tony) Parry, brings over 30 years of unparalleled experience in drug discovery and clinical/non-clinical development. Tony is a seasoned Bioanalytical Scientist with expertise in bioanalytical services and over 30 years in the industry. He has made significant contributions to successful oncology, cardiovascular, and CNS drug projects, including Lynparza, Tagrisso, Iressa, Arimidex, Zoladex, Faslodex, Crestor, Sativex, and Cuprior.
Tony possesses extensive knowledge in DMPK, bioanalysis, and biosample operations, as well as over a decade of project management experience working with global Contract Research Organisations (CROs). He has held key positions at several prominent companies, including:
NRSS: Managing Director/Principal Consultant
Colibri Scientific Ltd: Senior Project Manager
IQVIA Labs (formally Q2 Solutions): Senior Lab Project Services Manager
AstraZeneca: Various roles including Associate Principal Scientist and DMPK Outsourcing Manager (Oncology)
As the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at NRSS, he provides strategic and tactical support through bioanalytical services, biomarker consulting, and effective biospecimen management for the Biotech industry. Additionally, his expertise extends to vendor management, ensuring optimal collaboration with partners in the field.
Tony is a proud member of the Royal Society of Biology.
Our Culture
At NRSS, we foster a vibrant and dynamic culture that encourages and rewards:
Creativity: We encourage innovative thinking and fresh perspectives in our bioanalytical services, believing that the best solutions often arise from unconventional ideas. We recognize that every challenge, especially in biospecimen management, is unique. Hence, we don't adhere to a single formula or a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs of each situation and client.
Collaboration: Our “One Team” ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another, we can achieve far more than we could ever accomplish individually, especially in managing vendor relationships effectively.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in our scientific and regulatory endeavours, constantly pushing ourselves to deliver outstanding results in our bioanalytical services and exceed our clients’ expectations.
Empowerment: We trust and empower our team members to take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and drive their own growth and development.
Diversity and Inclusivity: We celebrate and respect the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within our “One Team.” We believe that diversity is our strength, fostering creativity, driving innovation, and enabling us to better serve our diverse clientele.
Our Services
Bioanalytical Services
North Rode Scientific Services (NRSS) was founded in 2018 in the small rural hamlet of North Rode in the county of Cheshire, UK. We began as a small consultancy with a big vision to focus on partnering with Biotechs, where there was a clear need for leading bioanalytical services, biospecimen management, and vendor management solutions.
We love to connect our clients to the RIGHT CROs. By collaborating with the RIGHT CROs, we can deliver better solutions that meet our clients' specific requirements for Scientific Excellence, Regulatory Quality against Realistic Timelines, and at a Competitive Cost.
Lab Vendor Evaluation & Selection
Our founder, Anthony (Tony) Parry, brings over 30 years of unparalleled experience in drug discovery and clinical/non-clinical development. Tony is a seasoned Bioanalytical Scientist with expertise in bioanalytical services and over 30 years in the industry. He has made significant contributions to successful oncology, cardiovascular, and CNS drug projects, including Lynparza, Tagrisso, Iressa, Arimidex, Zoladex, Faslodex, Crestor, Sativex, and Cuprior.
Tony possesses extensive knowledge in DMPK, bioanalysis, and biosample operations, as well as over a decade of project management experience working with global Contract Research Organisations (CROs). He has held key positions at several prominent companies, including:
NRSS: Managing Director/Principal Consultant
Colibri Scientific Ltd: Senior Project Manager
IQVIA Labs (formally Q2 Solutions): Senior Lab Project Services Manager
AstraZeneca: Various roles including Associate Principal Scientist and DMPK Outsourcing Manager (Oncology)
As the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at NRSS, he provides strategic and tactical support through bioanalytical services, biomarker consulting, and effective biospecimen management for the Biotech industry. Additionally, his expertise extends to vendor management, ensuring optimal collaboration with partners in the field.
Tony is a proud member of the Royal Society of Biology.
Biospecimen Management
At NRSS, we foster a vibrant and dynamic culture that encourages and rewards:
Creativity: We encourage innovative thinking and fresh perspectives in our bioanalytical services, believing that the best solutions often arise from unconventional ideas. We recognize that every challenge, especially in biospecimen management, is unique. Hence, we don't adhere to a single formula or a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs of each situation and client.
Collaboration: Our “One Team” ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another, we can achieve far more than we could ever accomplish individually, especially in managing vendor relationships effectively.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in our scientific and regulatory endeavours, constantly pushing ourselves to deliver outstanding results in our bioanalytical services and exceed our clients’ expectations.
Empowerment: We trust and empower our team members to take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and drive their own growth and development.
Diversity and Inclusivity: We celebrate and respect the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within our “One Team.” We believe that diversity is our strength, fostering creativity, driving innovation, and enabling us to better serve our diverse clientele.
Bioanalysis & Biomarker Strategy & Consultancy
NRSS can collaborate with your team to deliver bioanalytical services and project management expertise, appraising bioanalysis and biomarker strategies across various therapeutic areas.
By working closely with you and your team, we can efficiently manage biospecimen management and the generation and interpretation of relevant biomarker data to aid in key decision-making for your program.
With extensive experience in vendor management, NRSS has successfully transitioned experimental biomarkers from efficacy through to diagnostics at the analyte, study, and program levels.
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