Westat Appoints Ted Wright as Vice President and Practice Director, Clinical Research

Westat announced today that Edward (Ted) Wright, Jr., PhD, will join the company as Vice President and Practice Director for Clinical Research. In this role, he will lead a multidisciplinary team of more than 140 staff and oversee a portfolio spanning clinical trials, bioinformatics, health IT, and epidemiology research. He will guide the practice’s growth strategy and strategic planning, while overseeing business development, project quality, and talent management.

Wright has more than 20 years of experience overseeing U.S. government–funded research portfolios, with expertise in clinical research, operations, business development, and compliance. He has extensive expertise leading federally funded research programs and managing grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and commercial agreements. He is skilled in aligning clinical research operations with organizational strategy, compliance, and business requirements. Most recently, Wright served as President of ICON Government and Public Health Solutions, Inc., and Vice President of ICON’s Government and Public Health sector.

“Ted brings deep expertise in clinical research, public health, and operational strategy to Westat,” said Scott Royal, PhD, President and CEO. “His leadership in federally funded research programs and his strategic perspective will strengthen our ability to help clients address complex health challenges and advance impactful research.”