MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Feb 28, 2014 - Regulatory and Clinical Research Institute, Inc. (RCRI) announced that Kimberly Knish has joined RCRI in the role of Vice President of Clinical Research and Health Economics. Prior to this role, Knish served as the Vice President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Trials at EndoStim, Inc.

"We are very excited to have Kim join RCRI.  In addition to her extensive technical expertise, Kim brings strong business acumen and strategic thought-leadership.  Her role merges the RCRI Clinical and Health Economic departments for a collaborative approach to address regulators and payer expectations for new and existing products and therapies," said Mandy Klosterman, RCRI's President. 

Knish said, "I am delighted to be joining RCRI's team of industry leading experts who are committed to client service and delivering high-quality research results. I look forward to contributing my experience to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape."

In her 18 years of experience in the industry, Knish has held leadership roles in clinical affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance and health economics. Her prior clinical research experience spans the industry from start-up companies to Fortune 100 medical device companies, including Medtronic and St. Jude Medical.  Her experience includes the development and execution of a clinical research program for a multi-physician clinic practice.  Her prior regulatory affairs experience includes responsibility for creating and leading a global team responsible for regulatory compliance and product approvals in more than 100 international markets. Ms. Knish holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from the College of St. Benedict, a master's of science in management from Cardinal Stritch University, and has certifications in clinical research (CCRP) and regulatory affairs (RAC-EU).

For additional information on RCRI, Inc. and its services please visit: www.rcri-inc.com or email Todd Anderson at tanderson@rcri-inc.com or call 952-224-2254.

About Regulatory and Clinical Research Institute, Inc.  RCRI is a strategic consulting firm with comprehensive operational services supporting the medical product development lifecycle.  It specializes in the medical device, in-vitro diagnostic, biologic, and combination product spaces.  RCRI partners through consulting engagements at the senior management level to address the most significant industry challenges in today's global environment.  RCRI provides expert advisors and exact practices in regulatory affairs, quality systems, clinical research, health economics and market access (development, entry, and expansion, including technical reimbursement management). RCRI is quality driven organization and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.